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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."
Westword - Blind & Blues Bound CD Review
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