THE MUD BAY BLUES BAND
''DEATH, TAXES AND...''
2007
56:23
1 Back Alley Man 04:07
2 Alcohol 04:35
3 Down In The Bottom 04:22
4 Hard Times 03:26
5 Under A Rock 03:57
6 Can't Get No Grindin' 03:44
7 Maximum Blues 05:18
8 Life's Alright 03:56
9 Guilty 04:22
10 Slim Logic 03:41
11 Boogie Time 04:18
12 Death, Taxes And The Bay 05:27
13 New New St. Louis Blues 05:02
Album Notes
by cdbaby
Founded in the badlands of South Surrey in 1978 by lead singer / blues harp whiz Mud Bay Slim (a.k.a. Harold Arnold), the band’s hard-edged, high-voltage approach immediately distinguished them in the Vancouver R&B scene. And throughout the years they have steadfastly maintained their distinctive style, playing the blues their way: unconventionally, uncompromisingly and unapologetically. The album features horns by Dave and Norm Quinn and a track arranged and played by Boney Fields, funky horn man now living in France.
A discerning listen to their 2007 CD release, Death, Taxes and the Mud Bay Blues Band (Three Things That Won‘t Go Away) reveals influences spanning the depth and breadth of the idiom informing their original compositions--classic Chicago blues, country blues, zydeco, barrelhouse, boogie… Widely disparate elements somehow find space inside their unique sound, all interpreted and incorporated the Mud Bay way.
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
A Word About the MUD BAY BLUES BAND
For 35 years (and counting) the Mud Bay Blues Band has been electrifying audiences with their eclectic and original style of Rhythm and Blues. Surviving more than their share of trials and tribulations along the way, they have earned a well-deserved reputation as “The Band That Won’t Go Away”–much to the delight of their devoted fans.
This ain’t your average blues band.
Founded in the wilds of South Surrey way back in 1978 by lead singer / blues harp master Mud Bay Slim (a.k.a. Harold Arnold), the band’s hard-edged, high-voltage, in-your-face approach–which they dubbed “Neo-Yardbirdism”–immediately distinguished them from their more conservative counterparts in the Vancouver R&B scene. Throughout the years they have forged a distinctive style, playing the blues their way: uncompromisingly unconventionally, no apologies for liberties taken.
A spin through their 2007 album, “Death, Taxes and the Mud Bay Blues Band (Three Things That Won‘t Go Away)” reveals the diverse influences informing their sound: classic Chicago blues, country, zydeco, barrel-house boogie … And on their follow-up album, “Mudified” (released in 2009) the band continued and expanded this trend, with 100% original compositions featuring a wealth of styles finding common ground inside the songs, all interpreted and incorporated the Mud Bay way.
Through mishaps and misfortunes (including the untimely deaths of guitarists James Lougheed and Peter Draper) the Mud Bay Blues Band has persevered, turning adversity into opportunity and letting hardships nurture creativity. Now with more than three decades of dues paid, they have earned respect and praise from such blues legends as James Cotton (“Just like playing with family”) and the late great Stevie Ray Vaughn (“Mud Bay…? More fun!”)
The Mud Bay Blues Band, featuring “Legend In His Spare Time” Mud Bay Slim (“King of the Mud Bay Delta Blues”) and his long time cohorts, Murphy Farrell (drums), Mark Branscombe (guitar), Randall T. Carpenter (guitar, steel guitar, mandolin) and Bob “Beaudine” Petterson (bass), do it their own way. Always have, always will.
This definitely ain’t your average blues band.
WEBSITE
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''DEATH, TAXES AND...''
2007
56:23
1 Back Alley Man 04:07
2 Alcohol 04:35
3 Down In The Bottom 04:22
4 Hard Times 03:26
5 Under A Rock 03:57
6 Can't Get No Grindin' 03:44
7 Maximum Blues 05:18
8 Life's Alright 03:56
9 Guilty 04:22
10 Slim Logic 03:41
11 Boogie Time 04:18
12 Death, Taxes And The Bay 05:27
13 New New St. Louis Blues 05:02
Album Notes
by cdbaby
Founded in the badlands of South Surrey in 1978 by lead singer / blues harp whiz Mud Bay Slim (a.k.a. Harold Arnold), the band’s hard-edged, high-voltage approach immediately distinguished them in the Vancouver R&B scene. And throughout the years they have steadfastly maintained their distinctive style, playing the blues their way: unconventionally, uncompromisingly and unapologetically. The album features horns by Dave and Norm Quinn and a track arranged and played by Boney Fields, funky horn man now living in France.
A discerning listen to their 2007 CD release, Death, Taxes and the Mud Bay Blues Band (Three Things That Won‘t Go Away) reveals influences spanning the depth and breadth of the idiom informing their original compositions--classic Chicago blues, country blues, zydeco, barrelhouse, boogie… Widely disparate elements somehow find space inside their unique sound, all interpreted and incorporated the Mud Bay way.
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
A Word About the MUD BAY BLUES BAND
For 35 years (and counting) the Mud Bay Blues Band has been electrifying audiences with their eclectic and original style of Rhythm and Blues. Surviving more than their share of trials and tribulations along the way, they have earned a well-deserved reputation as “The Band That Won’t Go Away”–much to the delight of their devoted fans.
This ain’t your average blues band.
Founded in the wilds of South Surrey way back in 1978 by lead singer / blues harp master Mud Bay Slim (a.k.a. Harold Arnold), the band’s hard-edged, high-voltage, in-your-face approach–which they dubbed “Neo-Yardbirdism”–immediately distinguished them from their more conservative counterparts in the Vancouver R&B scene. Throughout the years they have forged a distinctive style, playing the blues their way: uncompromisingly unconventionally, no apologies for liberties taken.
A spin through their 2007 album, “Death, Taxes and the Mud Bay Blues Band (Three Things That Won‘t Go Away)” reveals the diverse influences informing their sound: classic Chicago blues, country, zydeco, barrel-house boogie … And on their follow-up album, “Mudified” (released in 2009) the band continued and expanded this trend, with 100% original compositions featuring a wealth of styles finding common ground inside the songs, all interpreted and incorporated the Mud Bay way.
Through mishaps and misfortunes (including the untimely deaths of guitarists James Lougheed and Peter Draper) the Mud Bay Blues Band has persevered, turning adversity into opportunity and letting hardships nurture creativity. Now with more than three decades of dues paid, they have earned respect and praise from such blues legends as James Cotton (“Just like playing with family”) and the late great Stevie Ray Vaughn (“Mud Bay…? More fun!”)
The Mud Bay Blues Band, featuring “Legend In His Spare Time” Mud Bay Slim (“King of the Mud Bay Delta Blues”) and his long time cohorts, Murphy Farrell (drums), Mark Branscombe (guitar), Randall T. Carpenter (guitar, steel guitar, mandolin) and Bob “Beaudine” Petterson (bass), do it their own way. Always have, always will.
This definitely ain’t your average blues band.
WEBSITE
TO THE TOP
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