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Colorado
music mainstays Dr. Izzy Band (l to r: guitarist/vocalist Robert
Morrison, lead vocalist/percussionist Dr. Izzy) are enjoying a
productive summer, with upcoming shows at the Walnut Room in Denver on
Saturday, July 25; and a performance at the Carbon Valley Music &
Spirits Festival in Dacono on Saturday, August 1. Dr. Izzy is
interviewed in the upcoming issue of leading blues publication,
Blues-E-News.
TWO LIVE SHOWS, BLUES-E-NEWS FEATURE FOR DR. IZZY BAND
Saturday, July 25 - The Walnut Room, Denver (8 p.m.)
Saturday, August 1 - Carbon Valley Music & Spirits Festival (4 p.m.)
Dr. Izzy is interviewed in leading blues publication, Blues-E-News'
August issue. The group is also interviewed and performs live on the
"Denver Takeover" program hosted by Henry Archuleta, heard over KUHS Radio/TV on Saturday, August 8 at 2:30 p.m. MST.
LIVE REVIEW OF DR. IZZY BAND - BLUE MONDAY MONTHLY
"Dr.
Izzy started off the event with a collection of songs from her
self-titled issue, and from the opening lines of "Mama Said", it was
clear there was magic in the air. "Trouble With My Old Man" and "Your
Redeemer" followed, and by the time Dr. Izzy got around to singing "Dirt
Bed", there may well have been a few moist eyes in the crowd" - BLUE MONDAY MONTHLY.
THE STORY BEHIND THE ALBUM - "BLIND AND BLUES BOUND"
Dr. Izzy Band's 2013 album Blind & Blues Bound
is aptly named for their female lead singer/band frontperson Dr. Izzy,
who is legally blind. "I always tell people ‘there are so many ways too
see’, says Dr. Izzy, who was born with full vision but began to go blind
at the age of nine. “You can feel peoples’ energy, discern their mood,
through their voices and through the touch of their hand”. Dr. Izzy
adds, “I love to go up into the mountains here in Colorado. I can’t see
them, but I can smell them! I think I remember what things actually look
like, but there’s no way for me to really know at this point. I think I
remember what colors look like, but who knows if I’m correct. I know what my minds eye tells me, so that’s what I have to go by”.
Blind and Blues Bound
features the vocals of legendary bluesman, James Cotton, on the opening
track, "Matches Don't Burn Memories." The well-received disc was
produced by noted Colorado Kenny Passarelli, who co-wrote the hit "Rocky
Mountain Way" and has played with Joe Walsh, Elton John and Stephen
Stills, among others. Passarelli also plays bass, Hammond organ, and
piano on the album, which also features band co-leader Robert Morrison
(guitar/vocals); Larry Thompson (drums); and guest musician, Otis
Taylor, on banjo.
Jon Solomon of Denver's WESTWORD Magazine, in a review of Blind & Blues Bound,
writes, "On the fiery opener 'Matches Don't Burn Memories' Dr. Izzy
digs in, recalling some of Lucinda Williams' grittier efforts...she's
equally compelling on the slower, more soulful cuts, such as 'One Last
Walk.' Read the entire review here - http://www.westword.com/music/dr-izzy-band-5122710. "Dr.
Izzy and her fellow musician's greatest gift is their lyrical and
instrumental talent," writes BLUES BLAST. "One cannot deny the power of
either. When you're 'Blind and Blues Bound,' troubles can bring
triumph!" BMANS BLUES REPORT
says, "Matches Don't Burn Memories" features Dr. Izzy on vocals and
James Cotton ripping some great harp riffs over a solid 60's style
guitar rocker. Sounding at times like Nugent or Marino, (guitarist)
Robert Morrison cranks on the guitar. "Soul Dance" has a sultry feel of
an 18th Century ballad as articulated by the Brits in the 60's. A cool
retro-style track with violin and a crisp guitar solo."
Denver
area-based Dr. Izzy Band perform at a three-group "Night of Blues"
at The Toad
Tavern in Littleton on Friday, March 6.
DR. IZZY
BAND PERFORM AT THREE-GROUP "NIGHT OF BLUES"
AT THE TOAD
TAVERN IN LITTLETON - FRIDAY, MARCH
6
(LITTLETON,
CO) - Denver area-based Dr.
Izzy Band perform at a three-group "Night Of Blues" at The Toad Tavern, 5302 S. Federal Circle, in Littleton, Friday,
March 6. Showtime: 8:30 p.m. Tickets $8.00. Info: (303) 795-6877 or http://toadtavern.ticketfly.com/. Also appearing: Eef and the
Blues Express and Soulshine.
THE STORY BEHIND
THE ALBUM "BLIND AND BLUES BOUND"
Dr. Izzy Band's 2013 album Blind & Blues
Bound is aptly named for their female lead singer/band frontperson Dr. Izzy,
who is legally blind. "I always tell people ‘there are so many ways too see’,
says Dr. Izzy, who was born with full vision but began to go blind at the age of
nine. “You can feel peoples’ energy, discern their mood, through their voices
and through the touch of their hand”. Dr. Izzy adds, “I love to go up into the
mountains here in Colorado. I can’t see them, but I can smell them! I think I
remember what things actually look like, but there’s no way for me to really
know at this point. I think I remember what colors look like, but who knows if
I’m correct. I know what my minds eye tells me, so that’s what I
have to go by”.
Blind and
Blues Bound features the vocals of legendary bluesman, James Cotton, on the
opening track, "Matches Don't Burn Memories." The well-received disc was
produced by noted Colorado Kenny Passarelli, who co-wrote the hit "Rocky
Mountain Way" and has played with Joe Walsh, Elton John and Stephen Stills,
among others. Passarelli also plays bass, Hammond organ, and piano on the album,
which also features band co-leader Robert Morrison (guitar/vocals); Larry
Thompson (drums); and guest musician, Otis Taylor, on banjo.
Jon Solomon of
Denver's WESTWORD Magazine, in a review of Blind & Blues Bound,
writes, "On the fiery opener 'Matches Don't Burn Memories' Dr. Izzy digs in,
recalling some of Lucinda Williams' grittier efforts...she's equally compelling
on the slower, more soulful cuts, such as 'One Last Walk.' Read the entire
review here - http://www.westword.com/music/dr-izzy-band-5122710.
"Dr. Izzy and
her fellow musician's greatest gift is their lyrical and instrumental talent,"
writes BLUES BLAST. "One cannot deny the power of either. When you're 'Blind and
Blues Bound,' troubles can bring triumph!"
DR. IZZY
BAND - UPCOMING SHOWS & SPECIAL EVENTS ITINERARY
I just received the newest release, Blind & Blues Bound, from Dr. Izzy Band and it's got spunk. Opening with Matches Don't Burn Memories, featuring Dr. Izzy on vocals and James Cotton ripping some great harp riffs over a solid 60's style guitar rocker. Sounding at times like Nugent or Marino, Robert Morrison cranks on the guitar. Soul Dance has a sultry feel of an 18th century ballad as articulated by the Brits in the 60's. A cool retro style track with violin and a crisp guitar solo. Been Long Time Comin' is built around a standard blues riff but with arpeggios. The Dr. has a clean vocal attack and Morrison over tracks his guitar solo's nicely creating an interesting weave. Earth Bound has a bit more sting with searing electric guitar work. A heavy bottom on this track gives it a Mountain like feel but Morrison's guitar work is succinct and different from Wests. Old Black Crow features Otis Taylor with a more modern but country R&B feel. Interesting twist. One Last Walk is a slow bluesy ballad with soulful vocals and a solid guitar line. Very nice. Mama Said has a down home country folk found with basic acoustic guitar, fiddle and vocals. Passion's Not A Crime is a solid country style vocal ballad with R&B basis. Nice backing and Muscle Shoals like guitar riffs compliment this track. Dirt Bed is my favorite track on the release with a bottom heavy (When the Levee Breaks) feel. Cool! Hang Tough has an interesting blend of rock, country, funk and pop. Likely the most radio track on the release with just the right kind of guitar riff to set it off. It's Been Real has a blended rock/reggae feel with 80's anthem overtones. Your Redeemer, a quiet but strong vocal blended ballad wraps the release trimmed only by light acoustic guitar.
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