Subcat Records artist: Drive On - Tas Cru - New Release Review

I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Drive On, from Tas Cru and he just keeps getting better. Opening with cool boogie, That Lovin' Feeling, with a real nice bass line form Colin Beatty, a stiff drum beat by Andy Hearn, power B3 work from Anthony Geraci, solid sax work from Anthony Terry and of course Cru on vocal and lead guitar. On rocker, Money Talks, Youngblood Gabe Stillman throws fuel on the fire with his fat slide work and Cru's own driving guitar rhythms and vocals give this track real zip. One of my favorite tracks on the release, Save Me, has a real nice driving bass rhythm by Beatty and features a real nice guitar interlude by Cru that has a certain clarity and with ringing harmonics gives the track a great feel. Very nice. Another relentless boogie, Kinda Mess, again features the hot slide work of Stillman, along with a driving bottom courtesy of Sonny Rock on drums, punctual sax work by Terry and Cru's vocals makes for a strong entry for best track on the release. Laid back, Memphis Blue has that radio styling with Stillman on slide, Cru on harp and joining Mary Ann Casale lead vocal, the track has a solid melody and beat. Wrapping the release is Devil In Your Heart, a subdued acoustic blues number featuring Cru on resonator guitar accompanying himself and Casale on lead vocal.  

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Woodstock Records artists: Waydown Wailers - Backland Blues - New Release Review

I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Backland Blues from Waydown Wailers and it has flavors of the Dead and the Allmans with touches of British pop and American country. Opening with Back Door Woman, a bluesy shuffle, David Parker lead the way on vocal and guitar joined by Christian Parker on guitars, Connor Pelkey on bass, Michael Scriminger on drums and Professor Louie on piano. Up tempo country blues, I Want Your Soul has a great feel, drive and just the right guitar vamp. Very cool. With a modern, jazzy, almost Becker/Fagen styling, a cover of Elmore James'  Done Somebody Wrong is next showing total ingenuity. Another Bump In The Road has a southern rock feel and a Dead meets Marshall Tucker feel. Larry Williams' Dizzy Miss Lizzie retains much of the styling of the Beatles cover of this track with plenty of attitude and spunk. State Of The Union Mix has a cool Euro sound with nicely blended vocals, rhythm guitar and nice Hammond work by Professor Louie. Wrapping the release is Lover Of The Bayou with it's driving bass line, tight drums, and some of the best vocals on the release. Nice closer for a solid release.

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Ruf Records artist: Jane Lee Hooker - Spiritus - New Release Review

I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Spiritus, from Jane Lee Hooker and it's smoking! Opening with How Ya Doin?, Hooker opens up where they left off on their hot release, No B! back in 2016. Dana "Danger" Athens is upfront with a powerful voice and Tracy "Hightop" Almazan and Tina "T-Bone" Gorin create a sense of Thin Lizzy while Melissa "Cool Whip" Houston on drums and "Hail Mary" Zadroga on bass give you flashbacks to Van Halen. Powerful is the word. With the poise of Free, Gimme That is a solid blues rocker... oh yeah...with cow bell! Blues ballad, Later On shows a more subtle side of Athens' vocals and Almazan and Gorin's guitar tones are round and mellow. Blending Hound Dog Taylor with a modern garage rock feel gives you a hot rocking version of Lightning Hopkins' Black Rat. Excellent! Clean blues ballad, How Bright the Moon is a real spin featuring Athens on piano and total blues sincerity for one of the best tracks on the release. It doesn't have the frenzy of most (and I like frenzy) and it doesn't have the rawness of many (and I like rawness) but it is a really nice track showing what this band can do in the pure blues ballad arena. Very cool. Bobby Blues Bland's Turn On Your Love Light is a fusion of tandem (Allman like) guitar leads, Greatful Dead like jamming and of course Bland's own energy, spun into a modern blues rocker. Very cool. Wrapping the release is The Breeze, a smooth, blues (mostly) instrumental giving the gang a good chance to stretch instrumentally. Athen's lays down some of her most emotional vocals on the release here making it a perfect conclusion to another strong release by the band.

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Ruf Records artists: Jane Lee Hooker - No B! - New Release Review

I just received the newest release, No B!, from Jane Lee Hooker and it's a riot!! I got to tell you, when I saw the name I was dubious but one look at the cover I was intrigued. I'm thinking L7 and John Lee Hooker... and I'm thinking... let's get it on! This excellent release opens with powerhouse, Wade In The Water written by John Wesley Work II and he never heard it this way in his head... believe me. This is kick ass from the first note with Dana "Danger" Athens on lead vocal, "Hail Mary" Zadroga on bass, Tracy "High Top" on guitar Melissa "Cool Whip" Houston on drums and Tina "TBone" Gorin on guitar. Rockin excellent! Johnny Winter's Mean Town Blues is up next and it's mind blowing! Zadroga and Houston set a smokin' pace and Athens knows how to steer this runaway locomotive. I really love the raw energy of this band and High Top and TBone's guitar exchanges. Excellent! Ray Charles has got to be sitting back listening to I Believe In My Soul with the hair standing up on the back of his neck. These musicians grab this track by the collar and throw it around like a rag doll. Powerful, soulful and razor edged, this track is over the top. These guys know how to squeeze ever bit of blues out of a track and kick it's butt. The way it was meant to be...not soft smooth and polished but raw, scratchy and dangerous! Excellent! Kansas Joe McCoy's Bumble Bee has the most straightforward blues approach of any track on the release.  With concise guitar soloing from both guitarists and emphasis on more constrained vocals, this track has a more contemporary blues sound. Original track, In The Valley departs from the pure blues for a power pop track with a sweaty edge. With tight rhythms, slashing lead guitar work and a steady beat, this track is cool! Otis Redding's Free Me, holds it's strong soul heart and Athens really works it into a lather. A powerful support from the band gives it a rockier edge but this is pure soul. Very nice! Booker T's, The Hunter, takes on a more modern rock bottom but with it's original hook reinforced by the tandem guitars. Not letting off at all, Gorin, Zadroga and High Top ride high on Houston's solid foundation. What a rocker! OK...Muddy Waters never thought of this, but I bet he would have smiled ear to ear hearing this rendition of Champagne and Reefer. With it's slinky pace, soulful vocals and grinding guitar support to Athen's vocals, this is a great interpretation of an absolute classic. With High Top and Tbone trading lead riffs, this is smoking. Milt Gabler's Didn't It Rain is a super rocker a hot bass line and crisp drums. Holding it's spiritual quality and with a pure rock and roll beat, this track has you jumping. Again returning to the Muddy Waters songbook JLH pulls out a heavily powerful Mannish Boy.. You really got to hear this to appreciate it. Pounding through this Muddy Waters classic this band wields a heavy stick, taking out everything in their path. Very nice! Wrapping the release is Willie Dixon's Shake For Me, with Gorin and High Top playing call and response over Zagroga and Houston's hard rock bottom. Kicking it into high gear the band rocks the blues right up to the finish. This is an impressive band. Looking forward to seeing them in person!



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Vizztone Label Group artist: the Chris O'Leary Band - Live At Blues Now! - New Release Review

I just received the newest release, Live At Blues Now! from the Chris O'Leary Band and it has a super groove. This release was recorded live in Basel, Switzerland in March of 2014. Opening with Give It, a one-chord modal blues structure with a repeating guitar figure and Diddley-style rhythm, O'Leary leads the way into this live set on vocal and harp. Joined by Chris Vitarello and Alex Schultz on guitar, Andy Stahl on tenor sax, Chris DiFrancesco on bari sax, Matt Raymond on bass and Jay Devlin on drums this band is tight. On jump track, Trouble, the band ramps it up with Schultz laying down some hot smokin' guitar work. O'Leary cranks it up as well with a mighty solo of his own. Very nice! Louisiana Woman has a swampy sound with a nice bass lead from Raymond. Cool shimmery guitar effects from Vitarello as well as a soulful guitar solo and the masterful harp work from O'Leary make this a really cool track. R&B style track Walk The Walk really invites the horn work of Stahl and DiFrancesco. A thick and juicy sax solo from Stahl and aggressive guitar work from Vitarello highlighted by the tight drumming of Devlin. Water's Risin' is a funky rocker with Vitarello and Schultz trading bluesy chicken pickin' style guitar solos. Billy Boy Arnold's I Wish You Would is a perfect showcase for O'Leary on harp. With solid sax work and complex drum rhythms this track has a life of it's own and even a little tribute to Lee Oscar. Mr. Used To Be has a western style blues swing but with sax instead of steel guitar giving it a totally different flavor. O'Leary lays down a real nice harp solo on this one proving to be a real crowd favorite. My favorite track on the release, Blues Is A Woman, slows it way down and O'Leary really does a hot job on lead vocal. Vitarello plays heavy T-Bone Walker stylized riffs making this track seven plus minutes particularly memorable with DiFrancesco and Stahl giving the track heft. Excellent! King of The Jungle has a real nice lope and with it's Chicago style, gives O'Leary a great chance to play his harp out. Vitarello lays in a few real nice riffs tying it all up. Tchoupitoulas has a real cool New Orleans sound and DiFrancesco really adds bottom. The sax work on this track is over the top and complimented with sly guitar riffs and marching drum style so I really do like it! Waiting For The Phone To Ring opens with some great bari sax and a great story telling style. Overlayed sax and guitar riffs make this one of my favorite tracks on the release. Wrapping the track is History, which has a great new Orleans funk feel. This is a groove that you have to love. Clocking in at 9 plus minutes, this is a New Orleans style lovers dream. Filled with excellent guitar, harp and sax work, this is a super way to wrap up a fine concert recording.

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If You Don't Give Me What I Want - Miss Ida Blue

There's a flood of old timey jazz bands right now and a bunch of jug and blues bands but really, no one else is NYC is singing the bawdy but uptown vaudeville blues style of Bessie Smith, Mamie Smith, Memphis Minnie, and others--let alone doing it so well! Ida emanates Brooklyn attitude, which stems partly from her hoodrat-meets-Amy Winehouse fashion sense, from ripped tights to a diamond cheek piercing. Ida (real name Mara Kaye) was born and raised in Mill Basin, Brooklyn. She says, "I'm really into rapper gold and boss chains. Even in a black and white photo that gold shines through. It looks hard against my white socks and little dresses? rough around the edges. It's Brooklyn, the Brooklyn I know about, the Brooklyn I grew up with... Back in '95 in mill basin you either had a nameplate necklace or a nameplate ring or, if you were lucky, you had both."

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David Michael Miller - Poisons Sipped - New Release Review

I just received the newest release, Poisons Sipped, from David Michael Miller and it's terrific! Opening with Hand Me Downs, a slide guitar boogie with great vocals, Miller cuts a swath that will be hard to follow. With a romping pace and a gritty feel, this track has screaming lap steel slide work by Darick Campbell and backing vocals by Serena Young and Jasmine Neeley as well as driving bass by Daric Bennett and drums by Carlton Campbell. Great start. Edge Of The End Of The World is a pop track with a real nice feel. Miller really does have a cool voice and backing by Young and Neeley add substantially. Jim Ehinger lays out some nice key strokes on this track and Barry Arbogast contributes a cool sax attack. Memphis Belle is a deep track with a real grip. Miller has a great feel for blues vocals and phrasing like you rarely hear in contemporary blues bands. Chuck Campbell really adds nicely with crying pedal steel riffs and Young, Neeley and Ashley Brown are perfectly placed with vocal backing. Excellent! Hope Finds A Way has a cool R&B jazz feel with nicely blended vocals by DM Miller and Jesse Miller and horns by Barry Arbogast and Stephen Jacob McClean Jr. Miller also steps up with a really bluesy guitar solo on this track that will make you sit up and take notice.  Moonshine is a terrific R&B track and Miller's voice really shines. Jason Moynihan adds some sexy sax on top of some slick guitar riffs by DM Miller. Top notch radio track. Spent opens with guitar open into a saturated tube amp.... perfect. With it's funky beat and Chuck Campbell on pedal steel this track moves! Arbogast and Mclean Jr and back on horns and Young, Neeley and Brown on backing vocal but it's the screaming pedal steel that takes this track over the top. Excellent! Carolina Bound demonstrates just how good a song writer Miller is with a beautiful melody, perfectly phrased vocals and excellent lap steel work by Derick Campbell. Careless is a very nicely composed acoustic ballad featuring primarily Miller on vocal and guitar with Ron Davis on accordion. Diggin On Bill is a really cool track with a funky jazz feel. With softly sung and well articulated vocals, Miller is surrounded by well woven instrumentation by Campbell, Bennett, Arbogast, Ehinger and Mclean Jr. Slick guitar riffs by Miller on this track are a nice highlight but this is a very strong track and one of the nicest tracks on the release. Once has a real move to it and makes it difficult not to be dancing in your seat (if not on your feet). The groove factor on this track is really nice and guitar driven with horn backing. Jesse Miller slips in there with some slick organ/piano work adding nicely to the mix. Excellent! Did I mention that this is a cool vocal track... yeah... get the funk out! Movin' On has an unusual time signature adding to the natural tension of the track. Jesse Miller pushes up dynamics of the track with organ and Campbell does a really nice job on drums but I keep coming back to the excellent vocals on this release overall and occasional but hot stinging guitar riffs over the rhythm that are so nicely added. Wrapping the release is Extraordinary, is a great name for this track. How often do you listen to something and think, this reminds me of an early Stevie Wonder composition. This could easily be a SW track from the 70's with it's beautiful melody, orchestration and feeling. I really think that this is a terrific release and one that demands a lot of attention. Miller is an excellent writer/composer/arranger and this guy can sing! Only a natural disaster can hold this guy down. If you only buy one CD this year... this would not be a bad choice!  

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Clarksdale Blues - Arthur Neilson

Arthur Neilson born and raised in New York City, taught himself to play guitar on an electric Teisco Del Rey at age fifteen. After purchasing a Harmony acoustic, he honed his folk repertoire and fingerpicking skills. Then, one night, he heard Albert King. Arthur got goosebumps from his head to his toes, and has been hooked on the blues ever since. Arthur developed his dynamic guitar style by playing along with every blues record that he could find. With a longing to play the blues, but unable to find the right situation, Arthur worked in rock & roll bands (he also loves Chuck Berry). Then, in the early seventies, he responded to an ad in the Village Voice, seeking a blues guitarist. He then formed the "A Train Blues Band" with Felix Cabrera. This propelled him into the burgeoning New York blues scene, which gave Arthur the opportunity to back up the late Victoria Spivey and jam with James Cotton and Hubert Sumlin. Photo of Arthur Neilson with Cyndi Lauper in Blue AngelIn 1979, Arthur caught the attention of the band Blue Angel with his rootsy, aggressive guitar playing. After joining Blue Angel, they recorded an album for Polydor, which garnered much critical acclaim. Cyndi Lauper was the lead singer of the band. Arthur Neilson - RockabillyIn the eighties and through the nineties, Arthur's phone was always ringing, as his guitar work was in much demand. Not only was he playing the blues, but rock & roll, rockabilly, and country too. In fact, at one point, he was gigging in seven bands, including "Oxford Blues", "Kid Java", "Felix and The Havanas" and "The Guitar Guys from Hell". Arthur Neilson with Ronnie SpectorSome memorable moments were working with guitar great, Otis Rush, as well as Ronnie Spector, Benny Mardones and The Commitments. Arthur Neilson with Otis RusthArthur was schooled in New York City bars and clubs, such as Dan Lynch Blues Bar, Lone Star Cafe, Manny's Car Wash and Tramps. This has led to sharing the stage with many of his influences, most notably B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Roy Buchanan, Danny Gatton, and Albert King, who upon hearing Arthur, said, "That boy sure can play!". Arthur Neilson with Shemekia Copeland and Barry HarrisonIn 1998, Shemekia Copeland found Arthur to be the guitar player that she was looking for to complete her band. Arthur has been performing with her across the globe and can be heard throughout her CD, "Talking to Strangers", as well as the Grammy nominated "Wicked". In 1999, Popa Chubby asked Arthur to be part of his New York City Blues record (Dixie Frog). Arthur contributed four of his songs, including the track "Fenderbender", which showcases his intense fretwork. Arthur Neilson at a recent gigWith the Dixie Frog release of "a piece of wood, some strings, and a pick" (2000 release), Arthur Neilson brought together all the exciting aspects of his playing onto one record. He easily moves from deep, soulful blues on "Better Deal", to lightning speed, country chickenpickin on "That's Allright Mama", to back porch slide on "Walkin'Blues". "Moan & Cry", the title of his second release, defines Arthur's raw and emotional guitar playing. He explores the raunchier side of blues in "Sleeping in my Clothes" and then delights us with his sweet soulfulness in "When It's Over". Arthur's latest release is "Hell of a Nerve!" Everytime Arthur picks up his guitar, his lifetime love and passion for the instrument resounds in each note played.  

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Clarksdale Blues - Arthur Neilson

Arthur Neilson born and raised in New York City, taught himself to play guitar on an electric Teisco Del Rey at age fifteen. After purchasing a Harmony acoustic, he honed his folk repertoire and fingerpicking skills. Then, one night, he heard Albert King. Arthur got goosebumps from his head to his toes, and has been hooked on the blues ever since. Arthur developed his dynamic guitar style by playing along with every blues record that he could find. With a longing to play the blues, but unable to find the right situation, Arthur worked in rock & roll bands (he also loves Chuck Berry). Then, in the early seventies, he responded to an ad in the Village Voice, seeking a blues guitarist. He then formed the "A Train Blues Band" with Felix Cabrera. This propelled him into the burgeoning New York blues scene, which gave Arthur the opportunity to back up the late Victoria Spivey and jam with James Cotton and Hubert Sumlin. Photo of Arthur Neilson with Cyndi Lauper in Blue AngelIn 1979, Arthur caught the attention of the band Blue Angel with his rootsy, aggressive guitar playing. After joining Blue Angel, they recorded an album for Polydor, which garnered much critical acclaim. Cyndi Lauper was the lead singer of the band. Arthur Neilson - RockabillyIn the eighties and through the nineties, Arthur's phone was always ringing, as his guitar work was in much demand. Not only was he playing the blues, but rock & roll, rockabilly, and country too. In fact, at one point, he was gigging in seven bands, including "Oxford Blues", "Kid Java", "Felix and The Havanas" and "The Guitar Guys from Hell". Arthur Neilson with Ronnie SpectorSome memorable moments were working with guitar great, Otis Rush, as well as Ronnie Spector, Benny Mardones and The Commitments. Arthur Neilson with Otis RusthArthur was schooled in New York City bars and clubs, such as Dan Lynch Blues Bar, Lone Star Cafe, Manny's Car Wash and Tramps. This has led to sharing the stage with many of his influences, most notably B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Roy Buchanan, Danny Gatton, and Albert King, who upon hearing Arthur, said, "That boy sure can play!". Arthur Neilson with Shemekia Copeland and Barry HarrisonIn 1998, Shemekia Copeland found Arthur to be the guitar player that she was looking for to complete her band. Arthur has been performing with her across the globe and can be heard throughout her CD, "Talking to Strangers", as well as the Grammy nominated "Wicked". In 1999, Popa Chubby asked Arthur to be part of his New York City Blues record (Dixie Frog). Arthur contributed four of his songs, including the track "Fenderbender", which showcases his intense fretwork. Arthur Neilson at a recent gigWith the Dixie Frog release of "a piece of wood, some strings, and a pick" (2000 release), Arthur Neilson brought together all the exciting aspects of his playing onto one record. He easily moves from deep, soulful blues on "Better Deal", to lightning speed, country chickenpickin on "That's Allright Mama", to back porch slide on "Walkin'Blues". "Moan & Cry", the title of his second release, defines Arthur's raw and emotional guitar playing. He explores the raunchier side of blues in "Sleeping in my Clothes" and then delights us with his sweet soulfulness in "When It's Over". Arthur's latest release is "Hell of a Nerve!" Everytime Arthur picks up his guitar, his lifetime love and passion for the instrument resounds in each note played.  

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Guy On Beale Street

2.4 Million People Ready To Hear Guy Davis On Beale Street Caravan Feeling The Love From Radio & Reviews Back In The States In January Northport N.Y. - M.C. Records is proud to announce that this week Guy Davis will be the featured artist on the syndicated radio program Beale Street Caravan. Beale Street Caravan is a one hour non-commercial radio series broadcasting live recordings of Roots music to an international audience. The program attracts 2.4 million worldwide weekly listeners on over 400 stations around the globe. You can listen to the show and find out more right here: Beale Street Caravan is a one hour non commercial radio series broadcasting live recordings of Memphis music and its derivative forms to an international audience of 2.4 million worldwide weekly listeners on over 400 stations around the globe. - See more at: http://bealestreetcaravan.com/about#sthash.Fk6J9TGF.dpuf Beale Street Caravan is a one hour non commercial radio series broadcasting live recordings of Memphis music and its derivative forms to an international audience of 2.4 million worldwide weekly listeners on over 400 stations around the globe. - See more at: http://bealestreetcaravan.com/about#sthash.Fk6J9TGF.dpuf https://www.facebook.com/bealestreetcaravan Guy Davis' delightful and deep recording Juba Dance released on September 10 is receiving a tremendous response from radio and media. According to the Living Blues Radio Chart, Guy's Juba Dance is the no. 4 recording for October. We're also proud to announce that Guy Davis has done it again and is the no. 1 recording this week on The Roots Music Report, nice! http://www.rootsmusicreport.com/index.php?page=charts&name=blues In other radio news Guy performed on the syndicated radio program Woodsongs Radio Hour. You can check out his performance by clicking show 734: http://www.woodsongs.com/showlist.php Guy was also on the radio show Music on The Couch earlier this Fall. You can listen to it here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/musiconthecouch/2013/10/15/felicia-guy-smokin-joe-new-music-sean-chambers That's not all! Over the past two months Guy has appeared on "Kick Out The Jams" with Dave Marsh and John Platt's "Sunday Morning Breakfast" on WFUV. Curious? Guy Davis' Juba Dance  can be downloaded and/or streamed via Airplay Direct. Click the cover to check it out! Juba Dance  released on September 10 is Guy's 1st full-length recording in four years. It features Fabrizzio Poggi on harmonica and The Blind Boys of Alabama as special guests.  Guy has also added a bunch of tour dates, scroll down to find out more. Please get in touch if you have any questions. Check Out These Right On Reviews! Another triumph for the old-time acoustic blues in the 21st century Living Blues reinterpreting and reinvigorating the classics while adding new songs to the repertoire that will satisfy traditionalists and with any luck, engage a new generation. - See more at: http://blackgrooves.org/guy-davis-juba-dance/#sthash.k27Z07lw.dpuf Guy Davis, American bluesman and storyteller, shows the priceless value of acoustic blues on Juba Dance. The Free Press Reinterpreting and reinvigorating the classics while adding new songs to the repertoire that will satisfy traditionalists and with any luck, engage a new generation.   reinterpreting and reinvigorating the classics while adding new songs to the repertoire that will satisfy traditionalists and with any luck, engage a new generation. - See more at: http://blackgrooves.org/guy-davis-juba-dance/#sthash.k27Z07lw.dpuf Black Grooves reinterpreting and reinvigorating the classics while adding new songs to the repertoire that will satisfy traditionalists and with any luck, engage a new generation. - See more at: http://blackgrooves.org/guy-davis-juba-dance/#sthash.k27Z07lw.dpuf reinterpreting and reinvigorating the classics while adding new songs to the repertoire that will satisfy traditionalists and with any luck, engage a new generation. - See more at: http://blackgrooves.org/guy-davis-juba-dance/#sthash.k27Z07lw.dpuf On Juba Dance his guitars, banjo, harmonica and vocals deliver the slick and the raw in perfect balance. 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Singer Dana Fuchs Set to Appear Live on DIRECTV's "The Artie Lange Show" on Friday, November 8, with Special Guest Host, Craig Kilborn

Singer Dana Fuchs Set to Appear Live on DIRECTV’s “The Artie Lange Show” on Friday, November 8, with Special Guest Host, Craig Kilborn

Show Will Also be Simulcast on SiriusXM Satellite Radio

Blues-Rock Singer Will Perform Two Songs from Her Latest Ruf Records CD,

Bliss Avenue

NEW YORK, NY – Ruf Records singer Dana Fuchs is set to perform two songs from her latest CD, Bliss Avenue, live on DIRECTV’s “The Artie Lange Show” Friday night, November 8, airing from 10:00 pm – 1:00 am Eastern Time. Special guest host of the show that night will be Craig Kilborn. “The Artie Lange Show” repeats one hour later from 2:00 am – 5 am Eastern Time. Besides the satellite TV telecast, the show will also be simulcast on SiriusXM Satellite Radio.  After her performances, Dana will also be interviewed by Craig later in the show.

Dana Fuchs and her band recently completed a critically-acclaimed European tour. “If the Bliss Avenue CD was an interesting introduction to New York’s hard hitting vocalist and songwriter Dana Fuchs, her live show quickly revealed all her qualities,” wrote UK’s Ready to Rock in its review of her show at London’s The Borderline club. “She hit the crowd hard from the start, demanding that they give her as much back as she gave them on stage.”

The Artie Lange Show Info:

DIRECTV Audience
Channels 239, 500, 101
Sirius 92, 208
Web Stream 24/7 on artielangeshow.com
Podcasts: artielangeshow.com, iTunes, Stitcher and TuneIn
Artie Lange Show App available at the iTunes store, Google Play and Stitcher

“The Artie Lange Show” is DIRECTV’s bold and irreverent new late night talk show starring iconic comedian Artie Lange, best known for his hilarious stand-up routines and for his tenure with The Howard Stern Show.

“The Artie Lange Show” shoots at their state-of-the art SoHo loft studio in New York City and airs for three hours five nights a-week, and musical guests are invited to perform two songs on their Guitar Center Sound Stage and participate in a full interview segment.

The simulcast reaches 23 million homes on DIRECTV’s Audience Network and an additional 20 million subscribers on SiriusXM Satellite Radio and also airs on stations in select terrestrial radio markets.

The follow-up to her 2011 label debut, Love to Beg in 2011, Bliss Avenue showcases Dana’s magnificent pipes in all their power-edged, soulful glory, laying bare her innermost feelings with provocative and thought-provoking lyrics, backed by an incendiary band led by her long-time wingman and guitarist, Jon Diamond.

All of the songs on the new album were co-written by Dana and Jon and continue to explore areas that are very personal to her, yet universal in their appeal and substance. “If there’s one line that sounds thrown away or dialed in, it has to be redone,” says Dana. “Every word needs to express the emotion of the song or no one will get it and that leaves me cold.”

The resulting album is a window into the singer’s world view, drawing on everything from the tragic loss of her beloved brother to the loneliness of life on the road. “I’m excited for people, especially those fans who have stuck so close with me, to hear Bliss Avenue,” adds Dana, “because I really purged my soul in a starker, more naked way, both lyrically and musically.

“I got so emotional to the point of tears,” she admits, “singing several of these tunes that are so close to home, like ‘So Hard to Move,’ ‘Bliss Avenue,’ ‘Long, Long Game’ and ‘Vagabond Wind.’ I want this album to reach people in a way that’s meant to be inclusive. Not like, ‘Here’s my world and my story,’ but rather, ‘Here’s my story, can you relate...?’”

DANA FUCHS U.S. ITINERARY

11/24: Dinosaur BBQ – Syracuse, NY (Special New York State Blues Festival Fundraiser)

12/06: 33rd Annual John Lennon Benefit @ Symphony Space – New York, NY (Dana Performs John Lennon Songs with Steve Earle, Bettye LaVette, Joan Osborne, Marc Cohn, Raul Malo and more. Backed by members of the Fab Faux)

12/07: Screven MotorSports Complex – Savannah, GA (with Devon Allman)   

12/27: Subculture – New York, NY (Special Intimate Acoustic Show)

Keyesland Music artist: Dave Keyes - Right Here Right Now - New Release Review

I just received the newest release, , from Dave Keyes and it's a variety of good time, boogie, blues and R&B... I mean it's a literal party! Opening with Here She Comes Again, Keyes has a great band playing feel good blues music a la Elvin Bishop. This is such a great style blending horns and vocals featuring Keyes on vocal and keys, Frank Pagano on drums,Sue Williams on bass, Chris Eminizer on sax, Tim Ouimette on trumpet and Popa Chubby screaming away on guitars! You Think I Don't Know is a soul ballad remaining somewhat contained making it a prime radio track. Popa takes a few bars to add his personal signature to this track and it blends beautifully into the mix. Nothing Left To Lose has a bit of a Latin feel but with R&B style keys and vocals. With a little Louisiana piano roll keeping the track moving along, Eminizer and Ouimette add a great horn backing. Guitarist Dave Fields steps up for a flaming guitar solo on this track adding some additional spice to the gumbo. Shadow Boogie is a great piano rumble. You want to hear someone play traditional piano boogie without the modern added crap...here it is! Sit Right Here opens with a gospel style piano intro but develops quickly into a R&B infused Wet Willie style track again with Eminizer, Ouimette and Fields cooking the back as Keyes leads the way. Fields plays some outrageous slide work characteristically heard from the Lowell George camp. Excellent! A cool track, Who Stole The Baby Jesus features special guest Diane Cricchio on vocal duet with backing from Paul Smith, Jeanie Brower and Keshia Baldwin and a great sax solo from Eminizer. This track has such a great gospel vibe and delivery! Never Say Goodbye, the second ballad on the release features primarily Keyes on vocal and piano. Jeff Pevar takes a very warm resonator solo on this track adding substantial to an already supple cake. Now's My Time, a cool shuffle track features David J. keyes on bass, and Steve Rushton on drums while Keyes trades piano riffs with Popa Chubby on hot slide. Delta Queen has a rolling blues sound with a taste of early Allmans. Popa is back on guitars backed by George Naha on rhythm. Keyes vocals on this track are reminiscent of Jack Bruce. Wrapping the release is Wronged Man Blues, a lightly executed spiritual style track. Woody Mann plays guitar to Keyes piano in a very well balanced acoustic boogie. This is a release that you should definitely check out!  

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Although not on this release, this is a good representation of Keyes at work:

Crawling King Snake - Jon Dretto with the Bravuras

Jonathan “Jon” Dretto started playing guitar at age 8 and now, at just 15, is the hottest young player in Upstate, New York. Jon calls his style “Nuclear Blues”. His broad range of influences includes Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Michael Lee Firkins and classic Bluesmen like Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughn and BB King. Beginning in the summer of 2010, Jon began playing in Upstate, New York area blues jams. He soon found he could hold his own with the “big boys” and as word got around, he became a frequent guest with several Rochester and Buffalo area bands. Jon has been a frequent on-stage guest of his friend and mentor, Chet Catallo, former Spyro Gyra guitarist and has performed with a number of well-known blues artists including Davy Knowles and the Nighthawks. Jon’s middle school music teacher made him aware of an audition in June, 2012, at a Syracuse New York music store, for the opportunity to perform with the Paul Reed Smith company band, the Rocky Mountain Stoneflies on the big stage at the Watkins Glen 2012 Grand Am. The audition was hosted by InTune Magazine and PRS Guitars. Jon took the top honors and was awarded a PRS guitar and amp. He performed to a crowd of over 10,000 and was joined on stage by British blues artist Davy Knowles. Jon describes it as “The best night of my life.” After the event, Jon’s Dad-Manager, John, and PRS Management stayed in touch. Jack Higginbotham, PRS President, had expressed an interest in Jon, early on. Because of Jon’s age and the inherent age-related issues, it took several months to put a deal together. Jon was signed as a PRS Artist in the summer of 2013. He uses PRS guitars and amplifiers exclusively and is working with the company to create greater awareness of the PRS brand, especially to artists in Jon’s demographic. It is believed Jon is the youngest artist ever signed by a major American guitar company. Jon stays very busy. He has performed at a number of New York State blues festivals and has traveled Canada extensively, including performing at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, for the 100th Grey Cup Gala. The Grey Cup is the Canadian equivalent of the American Super Bowl. Jon’s favorite guitars are a PRS 408MT Artist Model with an all rosewood neck, ebony fret board in Eriza Verde and a PRS P22 solid body, figured maple 10 top, rosewood fret board, a PRS/LR Baggs piezo system in Black Gold Burst. He also plays the new S2 Custom 24 solid body. Jon’s favorite amp is the PRS 2 Channel SE 30 Combo, all tube, with a 12” speaker. For bigger venues he performs with a PRS SE 50 head and one or two 2 x 12 PRS SE cabinets. Jon is all boy and well-rounded. He has earned his 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and loves to skateboard, swim and bike ride. He’s a fan of old movies and TV shows like Sherlock Holmes and The Honeymooners. Jon is a member of the Western New York Blues society and The Blues foundation. Jon is in the 10th grade at Webster Thomas High School, Webster, New York.  

If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want to learn more about Blues news and Fathers of the Blues, -  ”LIKE” ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorite band!

Subdudes' Tommy Malone Ready For The Fest

Subdudes' Tommy Malone

To Perform at The Americana Music Fest September 19

"Natural Born Days" Getting More Adds & Great Reviews

More Tour Dates Added In Chicago, Minneapolis & Florida

Northport N.Y. - M.C. Records is thrilled to announce that Tommy Malone of The Subdudes will be performing at The Americana Music Fest on Thursday September 19 in Nashville. Tommy will be bringing his amazing band to the festivities and his set will be at 10 PM at The Rutledge. More dates are at the bottom of the e-mail. Click the photo for more.

Natural Born Days, Tommy's 1st solo recording in 12 years is getting a tremendous response from radio, media and fans. Released on June 18, Natural Born Days has 78 adds in A3 & Americana radio. It's currently no. 40 on The Americana Music Chart, its second week on the top 40. Click here to check it out! http://www.americanaradio.org/ama/displaychart_beforetracks.asp?mode=lw&dtkey=

We're very excited to announce that you can listen Natural Born Days via Airplay Direct. Click the link to check it out!

In other radio news, Tommy's performance for the syndicated radio program, Woodsongs Radio Hour will air the week of August 24 to hundreds of affiliates around the world. In addition, his musical appearance on eTown should also broadcast sometime in August.

Our good friends at The Alternate Root recently taped a performance/interview with Tommy Malone and his band. Here's the song "God Knows" from the new recording Natural Born Days.

Since the release of  Natural Born Days on June 18 the release has been showered with amazing reviews!

Tommy Malone is the proverbial triple threat; he is a very accomplished songwriter, an excellent singer with a voice that has nuance to it, and he is an exceptionally skilled guitarist.

Fame

Tommy Malone has released his first official solo album in 12 years, packed with appealing music in a vein reminiscent of his old group. These songs of love—good and gone wrong—thrive on Malone’s soulful, expressive vocals and impressive slide guitar.

Relix

Natural Born Days sounds like the Tommy Malone that his fans love and

his soon-to-be fans will be happy to get to know.

OffBeat Magazine

Malone’s songs alternately offer masterful psychological insight, a bulwark against troubles and a lighthearted sense of wonder, all sculpted by his remarkable voice and steadied by an intricate array of guitar textures, rhythmic foundations, fills and solos.

Nashville Scene

A swamp full of good time Bar-room Boogie and Ballads

No Depression

Tommy Malone's Natural Born Days (MC-0073) is a 12 song, all original release produced by 10 Time Grammy Award winner John Porter (Buddy Guy, Keb Mo, B.B. King, R.L. Burnside, Ryan Adams). The sessions for the new album were recorded in New Orleans and on the recording Tommy Malone works with some of New Orleans finest ; Drums - Doug Belote, Bass - David Hyde, Guitar - Shane Theriot and Keys - Jon Cleary.

Natural Born Days  features Tommy's outstanding songwriting, inviting vocals and amazing guitar playing. He will be touring throughout 2013 to promote the new album.

Tommy Malone on Tour!

For Bookings contact  - Kyle Day - kyle@sweetwinegroup.com

9/6/2013    Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues,     Minneapolis, MN           
9/7/2013    Guinness Oysterfest,     Chicago, IL 

9/11/2013    Bradfordville Blues Club    Tallahasse, Fl
9/12/2013    The Social            Orlando, FL
9/13/2013    Coconut Creek Casino        Coconut Creek, FL
9/14/2013    Skippers Smokehouse        Tampa, FL                                      
9/19/2013    Rutledge (Americana Music Fest)     Nashville TN

9/27/2013    Duling Hall            Jackson, MS
10/4/2013    Bennys Boom Boom Room    Hattiesburg, MS       

10/5/2013   Gretna Heritage Festival,      Gretna, LA   
10/12/2013  The Voice of the Wetlands Festival,   Houma, LA