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January 4, 2014
6660 - DEVIL'S HOLLOW (2010)
DEVIL'S HOLLOW
''DEVIL'S HOLLOW''
MAY 20 2010
43:34
1. The Charm/4:03
2. Treated Bad/3:28
3. Demons Down/6:19
4. Time Will Tell/3:58
5. Into the Red/3:43
6. Heinous/3:46
7. Ketchup's Boogie/4:15
8. This Way/3:34
9. I Never Knew (Something Wasn't Right)/5:36
10. Water To Wine/4:52
All Tracks By Devil's Hollow & Justin Murray
Justin Murray/Guitar, Vocals
Matt Cain/Keyboards
Nick Doe/Second Lead Guitar
W.J.Robinson/Drums
Jimmy Hartman/Bass
After four years building a loyal Central Texas following and opening for diverse big name acts Bob Schnieder, Del Castillo, and Reverend Horton Heat, the long awaited debut album from Devil's Hollow proves to be a soulful demonstration of what fans have known for years—these guys serve up some serious southern blues-rock. An impressive musical achievement, Devil's Hollow has managed to translate their dynamic stage presence and spontaneous jamming into a solid album that retains the band’s distinct style.
The culmination of their growing momentum in the last year, Devil’s Hollow at long last kicked off 2010 in a recording studio. Under the production of Alex Lyon in Austin’s The Bubble, the group laid down ten original tracks written by lead guitarist/vocalist Justin Murray, backed by keyboardist Matt Cain (Nadis Warrior), second lead guitarist Nick Doe, and a rhythm section featuring W.J. Robinson on drums and Jimmy Hartman on bass. The album also features Mike Zeoli of Del Castillo and on percussion and young guitar phenom Adam Johnson on slide guitar.
For this New Braunfels-bred quintet, the road to this significant milestone has been a journey of faith and of overcoming grim personal battles. “These guys have seen it all…drug addiction, alcohol abuse, and the vast temptations and distractions of a band on the road”, recounts the band’s producer Tres Hefter. “They are gritty and real, and I think that comes through on this album”.
Pulling from their collective past and present, the Devil's Hollow debut is an exploration of good vs. evil and the individual struggles we each face daily. Beginning with track one, “The Charm”, Murray’s lyrics address life’s choices and the deep longings and cruel temptations that often blur the lines between right and wrong. From defiant scorn in “Treated Bad”, to passionate pleas for forgiveness and love in the downright sexy “Time Will Tell”, the album is consistently shifting and straddling opposites. Perhaps, the anthem “Demons Down” best sums up the album’s message of life’s duality; it presents the harsh realities of waging an imperfect battle against inner demons while never surrendering hope and the possibility of redemption.
This undeniably talented band is unpretentious, raw, and with their self-titled debut album they offer no excuses or kitschy feel-good diddies for the masses. Devil's Hollow proves itself as a true roots rock band and with the impressive musicianship and thematic scope of this gutsy album they are sure to leave a lasting impression.
''DEVIL'S HOLLOW''
MAY 20 2010
43:34
1. The Charm/4:03
2. Treated Bad/3:28
3. Demons Down/6:19
4. Time Will Tell/3:58
5. Into the Red/3:43
6. Heinous/3:46
7. Ketchup's Boogie/4:15
8. This Way/3:34
9. I Never Knew (Something Wasn't Right)/5:36
10. Water To Wine/4:52
All Tracks By Devil's Hollow & Justin Murray
Justin Murray/Guitar, Vocals
Matt Cain/Keyboards
Nick Doe/Second Lead Guitar
W.J.Robinson/Drums
Jimmy Hartman/Bass
After four years building a loyal Central Texas following and opening for diverse big name acts Bob Schnieder, Del Castillo, and Reverend Horton Heat, the long awaited debut album from Devil's Hollow proves to be a soulful demonstration of what fans have known for years—these guys serve up some serious southern blues-rock. An impressive musical achievement, Devil's Hollow has managed to translate their dynamic stage presence and spontaneous jamming into a solid album that retains the band’s distinct style.
The culmination of their growing momentum in the last year, Devil’s Hollow at long last kicked off 2010 in a recording studio. Under the production of Alex Lyon in Austin’s The Bubble, the group laid down ten original tracks written by lead guitarist/vocalist Justin Murray, backed by keyboardist Matt Cain (Nadis Warrior), second lead guitarist Nick Doe, and a rhythm section featuring W.J. Robinson on drums and Jimmy Hartman on bass. The album also features Mike Zeoli of Del Castillo and on percussion and young guitar phenom Adam Johnson on slide guitar.
For this New Braunfels-bred quintet, the road to this significant milestone has been a journey of faith and of overcoming grim personal battles. “These guys have seen it all…drug addiction, alcohol abuse, and the vast temptations and distractions of a band on the road”, recounts the band’s producer Tres Hefter. “They are gritty and real, and I think that comes through on this album”.
Pulling from their collective past and present, the Devil's Hollow debut is an exploration of good vs. evil and the individual struggles we each face daily. Beginning with track one, “The Charm”, Murray’s lyrics address life’s choices and the deep longings and cruel temptations that often blur the lines between right and wrong. From defiant scorn in “Treated Bad”, to passionate pleas for forgiveness and love in the downright sexy “Time Will Tell”, the album is consistently shifting and straddling opposites. Perhaps, the anthem “Demons Down” best sums up the album’s message of life’s duality; it presents the harsh realities of waging an imperfect battle against inner demons while never surrendering hope and the possibility of redemption.
This undeniably talented band is unpretentious, raw, and with their self-titled debut album they offer no excuses or kitschy feel-good diddies for the masses. Devil's Hollow proves itself as a true roots rock band and with the impressive musicianship and thematic scope of this gutsy album they are sure to leave a lasting impression.
6659 - DEEP PURPLE - Deepest Purple: The Very Best Of Deep Purple (1980)(2010)
DEEP PURPLE
''DEEPEST PURPLE: THE VERY BEST OF DEEP PURPLE''
2010
1980
78:22
1 /Black Night [Single Version]
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/3:27
2 /Speed King
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/5:00
3 /Fireball
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/3:23
4 /Hush
Joe South/4:13
5 /Strange Kind of Woman
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/3:51
6 /Child In Time
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/10:15
7 /When a Blind Man Cries [1997 Remix]
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/3:30
8 /Woman From Tokyo
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/5:49
9 /Highway Star
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/6:07
10 /Space Truckin'
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/4:33
11 /Burn [Single Edit]
Ritchie Blackmore / David Coverdale/6:02
12 /Stormbringer
Ritchie Blackmore / David Coverdale/4:06
13 /Soldier of Fortune
Ritchie Blackmore / David Coverdale/3:15
14 /Demon's Eye
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/5:19
15 /You Keep On Moving [Single Edit]
David Coverdale/4:28
16 /Smoke On the Water
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/5:40
Ritchie Blackmore /Guitar
Randy California /Guitar
David Coverdale /Vocals
Ian Gillan /Vocals
Roger Glover /Guitar
Glenn Hughes /Bass, Vocals
Jon Lord /Keyboards
Ian Paice /Drums
REVIEW
By Mark Deming
While they started out in the late '60s as a psychedelic band, delved into progressive rock, and even recorded an album in collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Deep Purple achieved their greatest success as a strong, straightforward, hard rock band, anchored by the powerful guitar work of Ritchie Blackmore and the show-stopping vocals of Ian Gillan (and later David Coverdale). From 1970's Deep Purple in Rock to 1974's Stormbringer, Deep Purple were one of the most popular hard rock bands on Earth, and Deepest Purple: The Very Best of Deep Purple captures the band at the top of their form on some of their best-known songs. Selections include "Smoke on the Water," "Space Truckin'," "Highway Star," "Speed King," "Woman from Tokyo," "Fireball," and many more.
BIOGRAPHY
By Jason Ankeny
Deep Purple survived a seemingly endless series of lineup changes and a dramatic mid-career shift from grandiose progressive rock to ear-shattering heavy metal to emerge as a true institution of the British hard rock community; once credited in The Guinness Book of World Records as the globe's loudest band, their revolving-door roster launched the careers of performers including Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale, and Ian Gillan.
Deep Purple were formed in Hertford, England, in 1968, with an inaugural lineup that featured guitarist Blackmore, vocalist Rod Evans, bassist Nick Simper, keyboardist Jon Lord, and drummer Ian Paice. Initially dubbed Roundabout, the group was first assembled as a session band for ex-Searchers drummer Chris Curtis but quickly went their own way, touring Scandinavia before beginning work on their debut LP, Shades of Deep Purple. The most pop-oriented release of their career, the album generated a Top Five American hit with its reading of Joe South's "Hush" but otherwise went unnoticed at home. The Book of Taliesyn followed (in the U.S. only) in 1969, again cracking the U.S. Top 40 with a cover of Neil Diamond's "Kentucky Woman."
With their self-titled third LP, Deep Purple's ambitions grew, however; the songs reflecting a new complexity and density as Lord's classically influenced keyboards assumed a much greater focus. Soon after the album's release, their American label Tetragrammaton folded, and with the dismissals of Evans and Simper, the band started fresh, recruiting singer Ian Gillan and bassist Roger Glover from the ranks of the pop group Episode Six.
The revamped Deep Purple's first album, 1970's Concerto for Group and Orchestra, further sought to fuse rock and classical music. When the project, which was recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, was poorly received, Blackmore took creative control of the band, steering it toward a heavier, guitar-dominated approach that took full advantage of Gillan's powerful vocals. The gambit worked; 1970's Deep Purple in Rock heralded the beginning of the group's most creatively and commercially successful period. At home, the album sold over a million copies, with the subsequent non-LP single "Black Night" falling just shy of topping the U.K. pop charts. Released in 1971, Fireball was also a smash, scoring a hit with "Strange Kind of Woman."
Plans to record the follow-up at the Casino in Montreux, Switzerland, were derailed after the venue burned down during a live appearance by Frank Zappa, but the experience inspired Deep Purple's most enduring hit, the AOR staple "Smoke on the Water." The song, featured on the multi-platinum classic Machine Head, reached the U.S. Top Five in mid-1972 and positioned Deep Purple among rock's elite; the band consolidated its status with the 1973 studio follow-up Who Do We Think We Are and the hit "Woman from Tokyo." However, long-simmering creative differences between Blackmore and Gillan pushed the latter out of the group that same year, with Glover soon exiting as well. Singer David Coverdale and bassist/singer Glenn Hughes were recruited for 1974's Burn, and Gillan meanwhile formed a band bearing his own name. 
After completing 1974's Stormbringer, Blackmore left Deep Purple as well, to form Rainbow with vocalist Ronnie James Dio; his replacement was ex-James Gang guitarist Tommy Bolin, who made his debut on Come Taste the Band. All the changes clearly took their toll, however, and following a farewell tour, the group dissolved in 1976. Coverdale, meanwhile, went on to form Whitesnake, and Bolin died of a drug overdose later in the year.
The classic lineup of Blackmore, Gillan, Lord, Glover, and Paice reunited Deep Purple in 1984 for a new album, the platinum smash Perfect Strangers. The House of Blue Light followed three years later, but as past tensions resurfaced, Gillan again exited in mid-1989. Onetime Rainbow vocalist Joe Lynn Turner was recruited for 1990's Slaves and Masters before Gillan again rejoined to record The Battle Rages On..., an apt title as Blackmore quit the group midway through the supporting tour, to be temporarily replaced by Joe Satriani.
In 1994, Steve Morse took over the guitar slot (fresh from a stint in Kansas), and the revitalized group returned to the studio for 1996's Purpendicular, which proved a success among the Purple faithful. 1998's Abandon followed, as well as a 1999 orchestral performance released the following year as Live at the Royal Albert Hall. Deep Purple were given the box set treatment the same year with the four-disc set Shades: 1968-1998, which collected hits, demos, live takes, and unreleased tracks from throughout the years (touching upon all of Purple's different lineups). Meanwhile, Blackmore kept himself busy after leaving the band by issuing a single album with his briefly resuscitated outfit Rainbow (1998's Stranger in Us All), before forming the Renaissance-inspired Blackmore's Night with fiancée/vocalist Candice Night.
Despite continuing lineup upheavals, Deep Purple remained active well into the 21st century. Keyboardist Lord departed the band in 2002 and issued several classical albums during the remainder of the decade; sadly, he died in 2012 after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly a year. Lord's replacement in Deep Purple during the new millennium was Don Airey, and the band issued two surprisingly strong albums with a lineup of Gillan, Glover, Paice, Morse, and Airey: 2003's Bananas and 2005's Rapture of the Deep. The late '90s and early 2000s also saw the release of many archival releases and collections preserving the band's enduring legacy (Machine Head's 25th anniversary, Friends & Relatives, Rhino's The Very Best Of, and Days May Come and Days May Go: The 1975 California Rehearsals), as well as a slew of DVDs (Total Abandon: Live Australia 1999, In Concert with the London Symphony Orchestra, Bombay Calling, and New Live & Rare). The impressive and timeless sounding Now What?!, produced by Bob Ezrin, appeared early in 2013.
''DEEPEST PURPLE: THE VERY BEST OF DEEP PURPLE''
2010
1980
78:22
1 /Black Night [Single Version]
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/3:27
2 /Speed King
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/5:00
3 /Fireball
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/3:23
4 /Hush
Joe South/4:13
5 /Strange Kind of Woman
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/3:51
6 /Child In Time
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/10:15
7 /When a Blind Man Cries [1997 Remix]
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/3:30
8 /Woman From Tokyo
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/5:49
9 /Highway Star
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/6:07
10 /Space Truckin'
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/4:33
11 /Burn [Single Edit]
Ritchie Blackmore / David Coverdale/6:02
12 /Stormbringer
Ritchie Blackmore / David Coverdale/4:06
13 /Soldier of Fortune
Ritchie Blackmore / David Coverdale/3:15
14 /Demon's Eye
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/5:19
15 /You Keep On Moving [Single Edit]
David Coverdale/4:28
16 /Smoke On the Water
Ritchie Blackmore / Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice/5:40
Ritchie Blackmore /Guitar
Randy California /Guitar
David Coverdale /Vocals
Ian Gillan /Vocals
Roger Glover /Guitar
Glenn Hughes /Bass, Vocals
Jon Lord /Keyboards
Ian Paice /Drums
REVIEW
By Mark Deming
While they started out in the late '60s as a psychedelic band, delved into progressive rock, and even recorded an album in collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Deep Purple achieved their greatest success as a strong, straightforward, hard rock band, anchored by the powerful guitar work of Ritchie Blackmore and the show-stopping vocals of Ian Gillan (and later David Coverdale). From 1970's Deep Purple in Rock to 1974's Stormbringer, Deep Purple were one of the most popular hard rock bands on Earth, and Deepest Purple: The Very Best of Deep Purple captures the band at the top of their form on some of their best-known songs. Selections include "Smoke on the Water," "Space Truckin'," "Highway Star," "Speed King," "Woman from Tokyo," "Fireball," and many more.
BIOGRAPHY
By Jason Ankeny
Deep Purple survived a seemingly endless series of lineup changes and a dramatic mid-career shift from grandiose progressive rock to ear-shattering heavy metal to emerge as a true institution of the British hard rock community; once credited in The Guinness Book of World Records as the globe's loudest band, their revolving-door roster launched the careers of performers including Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale, and Ian Gillan.
Deep Purple were formed in Hertford, England, in 1968, with an inaugural lineup that featured guitarist Blackmore, vocalist Rod Evans, bassist Nick Simper, keyboardist Jon Lord, and drummer Ian Paice. Initially dubbed Roundabout, the group was first assembled as a session band for ex-Searchers drummer Chris Curtis but quickly went their own way, touring Scandinavia before beginning work on their debut LP, Shades of Deep Purple. The most pop-oriented release of their career, the album generated a Top Five American hit with its reading of Joe South's "Hush" but otherwise went unnoticed at home. The Book of Taliesyn followed (in the U.S. only) in 1969, again cracking the U.S. Top 40 with a cover of Neil Diamond's "Kentucky Woman."
With their self-titled third LP, Deep Purple's ambitions grew, however; the songs reflecting a new complexity and density as Lord's classically influenced keyboards assumed a much greater focus. Soon after the album's release, their American label Tetragrammaton folded, and with the dismissals of Evans and Simper, the band started fresh, recruiting singer Ian Gillan and bassist Roger Glover from the ranks of the pop group Episode Six.
6658 - BILLY PRESTON - Encouraging Words (1970)
BILLY PRESTON
''ENCOURAGING WORDS''
1970
49:44
1 /Right Now
Billy Preston/3:16
2 /Little Girl
Billy Preston/3:32
3 /Use What You've Got
Billy Preston/4:23
4 /My Sweet Lord
George Harrison/3:23
5 /Let the Music Play
Jesse Kirkland / Billy Preston/2:44
6 /The Same Thing Again
Billy Preston/4:37
7 /I've Got a Feeling
John Lennon / Paul McCartney/2:53
8 /Sing One For the Lord
George Harrison / Billy Preston/3:49
9 /When You Are Mine
Billy Preston/2:47
10 /I Don't Want You To Pretend
Billy Preston/2:38
11 /Encouraging Words
Billy Preston/3:36
12 /All Things (Must) Pass
George Harrison/3:45
13 /You've Been Acting Strange
R.L. Williams/3:34
14 /As Long As I Got My Baby
Billy Preston/2:44
15 /All That I Got (I'm Gonna Give It To You)
Billy Preston / Doris Troy/3:35
Billy Preston – vocals, organ, piano, electric piano, harmonica, backing vocals
George Harrison – electric guitars, Moog synthesizer, backing vocals
Eric Clapton – electric guitar
Delaney Bramlett – electric guitar, backing vocals
Carl Radle – bass
Jim Gordon – drums
Klaus Voormann – bass
Ringo Starr – drums
Bobby Keys – saxophones
Jim Price – trumpet, trombone, horn arrangements
The Edwin Hawkins Singers – backing vocals
members of The Temptations' tour band – electric guitar, bass, drums
members of Sam & Dave's tour band – bass, drums
uncredited string arrangements and percussion
REVIEW
By Bruce Eder
Encouraging Words was about as fine an album as Apple Records ever issued by anyone who wasn't a member of the Beatles, and it's also better than many of the Apple albums issued by the ex-bandmembers; but it's also among the most obscure of any album that the label ever issued by a major artist -- without a hit single to drive its sales, the LP never did more than brush the very bottom of the charts, and it was quickly lost amid the financial collapse of the label and the implosion of the Beatles' business ventures; even many Billy Preston fans never had a chance to find out it was there, obscured as it was by his subsequent chart success with "Outta Space" on the A&M label. A bold and searing effort mixing gospel, soul, and rock sounds about as well as any record cut that year, Encouraging Words lived up its killer musical pedigree, partly an offshoot of the evolution of the Let It Be and All Things Must Pass albums, and of sessions that Preston and George Harrison had produced for Doris Troy; but it also picked up where Preston's playing for Ray Charles had left off in 1968. The surging, soaring blues "The Same Thing Again," and the driving rocker "You've Been Acting Strange," both Preston originals, were worth the price of the album, but for those requiring familiar fare, Preston's renditions of "My Sweet Lord," "All Things (Must) Pass," and "I've Got a Feeling" are here too, the first two as stunning gospel numbers (the second with some gorgeous jazz and classical embellishments) that make the Harrison versions seem pallid; and the latter a delightfully funky rendition that makes the Beatles' recording sound like a classy demo; and for truly, delightfully strange sound amalgams, "Sing One for the Lord" manages to couple soaring gospel with some loud lead guitar and a piano part derived from Tchaikovsky (at least according to the annotator -- this reviewer would have said Grieg). [The 2010 reissue of Encouraging Words was remastered by the same Abbey Road team who remastered the acclaimed 2009 Beatles reissues and was expanded by three bonus tracks: the previously uneleased “How Long Has the Train Been Gone,” the scrapped B-side “As Long As I’ve Got My Baby” and “All That I’ve Got (I’m Gonna Give To You),” cowritten by Doris Troy.]
BIOGRAPHY
By Bill Dahl
It's advantageous to get an early start on your chosen career, but Billy Preston took the concept to extremes. By age ten he was playing keyboards with gospel diva Mahalia Jackson, and two years later, in 1958, he was featured in Hollywood's film bio of W.C. Handy, St. Louis Blues, as young Handy himself. Preston was a prodigy on organ and piano, recording during the early '60s for Vee-Jay and touring with Little Richard. He was a loose-limbed regular on the mid-'60s ABC TV series Shindig, proving his talent as both vocalist and pianist, and he built an enviable reputation as a session musician, even backing the Beatles on their Let It Be album. That impressive Beatles connection led to Preston's big break as a solo artist with his own Apple album, but it was his early-'70s soul smashes "Outa-Space" and the high-flying vocal "Will It Go Round in Circles" for A&M that put Preston on the permanent musical map. Sporting a humongous Afro and an omnipresent gap-toothed grin, Preston showed that his enduring gospel roots were never far removed from his joyous approach. He continued to perform and record throughout the '80s, '90s, and 2000s, until he fell into a coma caused by pericarditis late in 2005; sadly, he never regained consciousness and passed away on June 6, 2006.
''ENCOURAGING WORDS''
1970
49:44
1 /Right Now
Billy Preston/3:16
2 /Little Girl
Billy Preston/3:32
3 /Use What You've Got
Billy Preston/4:23
4 /My Sweet Lord
George Harrison/3:23
5 /Let the Music Play
Jesse Kirkland / Billy Preston/2:44
6 /The Same Thing Again
Billy Preston/4:37
7 /I've Got a Feeling
John Lennon / Paul McCartney/2:53
8 /Sing One For the Lord
George Harrison / Billy Preston/3:49
9 /When You Are Mine
Billy Preston/2:47
10 /I Don't Want You To Pretend
Billy Preston/2:38
11 /Encouraging Words
Billy Preston/3:36
12 /All Things (Must) Pass
George Harrison/3:45
13 /You've Been Acting Strange
R.L. Williams/3:34
14 /As Long As I Got My Baby
Billy Preston/2:44
15 /All That I Got (I'm Gonna Give It To You)
Billy Preston / Doris Troy/3:35
Billy Preston – vocals, organ, piano, electric piano, harmonica, backing vocals
George Harrison – electric guitars, Moog synthesizer, backing vocals
Eric Clapton – electric guitar
Delaney Bramlett – electric guitar, backing vocals
Carl Radle – bass
Jim Gordon – drums
Klaus Voormann – bass
Ringo Starr – drums
Bobby Keys – saxophones
Jim Price – trumpet, trombone, horn arrangements
The Edwin Hawkins Singers – backing vocals
members of The Temptations' tour band – electric guitar, bass, drums
members of Sam & Dave's tour band – bass, drums
uncredited string arrangements and percussion
REVIEW
By Bruce Eder
Encouraging Words was about as fine an album as Apple Records ever issued by anyone who wasn't a member of the Beatles, and it's also better than many of the Apple albums issued by the ex-bandmembers; but it's also among the most obscure of any album that the label ever issued by a major artist -- without a hit single to drive its sales, the LP never did more than brush the very bottom of the charts, and it was quickly lost amid the financial collapse of the label and the implosion of the Beatles' business ventures; even many Billy Preston fans never had a chance to find out it was there, obscured as it was by his subsequent chart success with "Outta Space" on the A&M label. A bold and searing effort mixing gospel, soul, and rock sounds about as well as any record cut that year, Encouraging Words lived up its killer musical pedigree, partly an offshoot of the evolution of the Let It Be and All Things Must Pass albums, and of sessions that Preston and George Harrison had produced for Doris Troy; but it also picked up where Preston's playing for Ray Charles had left off in 1968. The surging, soaring blues "The Same Thing Again," and the driving rocker "You've Been Acting Strange," both Preston originals, were worth the price of the album, but for those requiring familiar fare, Preston's renditions of "My Sweet Lord," "All Things (Must) Pass," and "I've Got a Feeling" are here too, the first two as stunning gospel numbers (the second with some gorgeous jazz and classical embellishments) that make the Harrison versions seem pallid; and the latter a delightfully funky rendition that makes the Beatles' recording sound like a classy demo; and for truly, delightfully strange sound amalgams, "Sing One for the Lord" manages to couple soaring gospel with some loud lead guitar and a piano part derived from Tchaikovsky (at least according to the annotator -- this reviewer would have said Grieg). [The 2010 reissue of Encouraging Words was remastered by the same Abbey Road team who remastered the acclaimed 2009 Beatles reissues and was expanded by three bonus tracks: the previously uneleased “How Long Has the Train Been Gone,” the scrapped B-side “As Long As I’ve Got My Baby” and “All That I’ve Got (I’m Gonna Give To You),” cowritten by Doris Troy.]
BIOGRAPHY
By Bill Dahl
It's advantageous to get an early start on your chosen career, but Billy Preston took the concept to extremes. By age ten he was playing keyboards with gospel diva Mahalia Jackson, and two years later, in 1958, he was featured in Hollywood's film bio of W.C. Handy, St. Louis Blues, as young Handy himself. Preston was a prodigy on organ and piano, recording during the early '60s for Vee-Jay and touring with Little Richard. He was a loose-limbed regular on the mid-'60s ABC TV series Shindig, proving his talent as both vocalist and pianist, and he built an enviable reputation as a session musician, even backing the Beatles on their Let It Be album. That impressive Beatles connection led to Preston's big break as a solo artist with his own Apple album, but it was his early-'70s soul smashes "Outa-Space" and the high-flying vocal "Will It Go Round in Circles" for A&M that put Preston on the permanent musical map. Sporting a humongous Afro and an omnipresent gap-toothed grin, Preston showed that his enduring gospel roots were never far removed from his joyous approach. He continued to perform and record throughout the '80s, '90s, and 2000s, until he fell into a coma caused by pericarditis late in 2005; sadly, he never regained consciousness and passed away on June 6, 2006.
January 3, 2014
6657 - ROSS NEILSEN BAND - Resurrection (2013)
ROSS NEILSEN BAND
''RESURRECTION''
MAY 21 2013
47:04
1. When My Trouble's Gone 04:29
2. Year Of Tears 04:50
3. Walk On By 04:18
4. Daddy Taught Me 06:00
5. Ain't Like That 02:29
6. Heartbreak Apart 03:58
7. Devil's Wife 04:28
8. Lay Down No More 02:48
9. Need You More 03:31
10. Juanita 10:39
BIO/REVIEW
Canada’s hardest working blues rock musician, Ross Neilsen, does it right. He’s taking strong, timeless material to the place that matters: The People. Six Years, over 1000 shows and more than half a million kilometers traveled. In a time of corporate cookie-cutter music, this is the return to real. Proving hard work pays off Neilsen has been honoured with a nomination for Best New Artist at The Maple Blues Awards in 2010, two Rising Star nominations from CBC, back to back Blues Album of the Year nominations from the East Coast Music Association, a win for Best Blues Recording for Redemption at the 2010 MusicNB awards, a semi finalist in the solo/duo category at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN in 2012 and most recently Five nominations from Music New Brunswick including Album of the year, best group and best rock recording for RESURRECTION as well as Best male solo Recording for THE SHACK UP SESSIONS and a win for best blues recording for THE SHACK UP SESSIONS. He is a real, old-school kind of artist. Write. Tour. Record. Tour. Repeat.
Neilsen’s latest studio effort, RESURRECTION, was recorded in Maurice, Louisiana at Dockside Studios. RESURRECTION was produced by New Orleans’ favourite son, Anders Osborne and engineered by Grammy award-winning studio whiz, Warren Riker. RESURRECTION was funded in part by the Music Industry Development grant in New Brunswick as well as direct-to-fan funding site Pledge Music.
Neilsen’s journey to RESURRECTION was an epic one. Detouring to Macon, Georgia to visit the Allman Brothers Museum, The Big House, Neilsen gained inspiration for recording after being one of the few people on earth to be allowed to play Duane Allman’s 1957 Gold Top Les Paul. This is the legendary guitar used on the first two Allman Brothers albums as well as Eric Clapton’s “Layla” album.
RESURRECTION contains ten original songs, each one a unique sonic assault that draws from Neilsen’s full palate of influences. From the dueling southern rock guitar lines between Neilsen and Osborne on “Daddy Taught Me” (Neilsen’s tribute to his late father), the poppy ear-worm hook in the rocker “Need You More”, ZZ Top-esque guitar work in “Walk on By”, or the closing ten minute opus of “Juanita” that conjures up the heavy drone of Crazy Horse, RESURRECTION explores bold new ground taking the band into dangerously beautiful new territory. The song topics are snap shots into the lives of the people Neilsen meets and the places he visits as he tours the great nation he so proudly calls home.
After the demise of The Sufferin’ Bastards in December 2011, Ross Neilsen has spent much of the last year rebuilding his musical foundation with a new trio, ROSS NEILSEN BAND. Any doubt as to the impact of his return has been shattered with this latest recording. The old school, in-your-face guitar playing coupled with a thunderous, tight rhythm section has been Neilsen’s trademark for years, blurring the lines between pop, blues and rock. With RESURRECTION, Neilsen has returned with an arsenal of mature, timeless material and a fire burning hotter than ever to take this new, exciting music to the place it matters most – The People. RESURRECTION is coming.
''RESURRECTION''
MAY 21 2013
47:04
1. When My Trouble's Gone 04:29
2. Year Of Tears 04:50
3. Walk On By 04:18
4. Daddy Taught Me 06:00
5. Ain't Like That 02:29
6. Heartbreak Apart 03:58
7. Devil's Wife 04:28
8. Lay Down No More 02:48
9. Need You More 03:31
10. Juanita 10:39
BIO/REVIEW
Canada’s hardest working blues rock musician, Ross Neilsen, does it right. He’s taking strong, timeless material to the place that matters: The People. Six Years, over 1000 shows and more than half a million kilometers traveled. In a time of corporate cookie-cutter music, this is the return to real. Proving hard work pays off Neilsen has been honoured with a nomination for Best New Artist at The Maple Blues Awards in 2010, two Rising Star nominations from CBC, back to back Blues Album of the Year nominations from the East Coast Music Association, a win for Best Blues Recording for Redemption at the 2010 MusicNB awards, a semi finalist in the solo/duo category at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN in 2012 and most recently Five nominations from Music New Brunswick including Album of the year, best group and best rock recording for RESURRECTION as well as Best male solo Recording for THE SHACK UP SESSIONS and a win for best blues recording for THE SHACK UP SESSIONS. He is a real, old-school kind of artist. Write. Tour. Record. Tour. Repeat.
Neilsen’s latest studio effort, RESURRECTION, was recorded in Maurice, Louisiana at Dockside Studios. RESURRECTION was produced by New Orleans’ favourite son, Anders Osborne and engineered by Grammy award-winning studio whiz, Warren Riker. RESURRECTION was funded in part by the Music Industry Development grant in New Brunswick as well as direct-to-fan funding site Pledge Music.
Neilsen’s journey to RESURRECTION was an epic one. Detouring to Macon, Georgia to visit the Allman Brothers Museum, The Big House, Neilsen gained inspiration for recording after being one of the few people on earth to be allowed to play Duane Allman’s 1957 Gold Top Les Paul. This is the legendary guitar used on the first two Allman Brothers albums as well as Eric Clapton’s “Layla” album.
RESURRECTION contains ten original songs, each one a unique sonic assault that draws from Neilsen’s full palate of influences. From the dueling southern rock guitar lines between Neilsen and Osborne on “Daddy Taught Me” (Neilsen’s tribute to his late father), the poppy ear-worm hook in the rocker “Need You More”, ZZ Top-esque guitar work in “Walk on By”, or the closing ten minute opus of “Juanita” that conjures up the heavy drone of Crazy Horse, RESURRECTION explores bold new ground taking the band into dangerously beautiful new territory. The song topics are snap shots into the lives of the people Neilsen meets and the places he visits as he tours the great nation he so proudly calls home.
After the demise of The Sufferin’ Bastards in December 2011, Ross Neilsen has spent much of the last year rebuilding his musical foundation with a new trio, ROSS NEILSEN BAND. Any doubt as to the impact of his return has been shattered with this latest recording. The old school, in-your-face guitar playing coupled with a thunderous, tight rhythm section has been Neilsen’s trademark for years, blurring the lines between pop, blues and rock. With RESURRECTION, Neilsen has returned with an arsenal of mature, timeless material and a fire burning hotter than ever to take this new, exciting music to the place it matters most – The People. RESURRECTION is coming.
6656 - JEFF GERMAN & THE BLANKETY BLANKS - Twelve R.O.U.N.D.S (2013)
JEFF GERMAN & THE BLANKETY BLANKS
''TWELVE R.O.U.N.D.S''
NOVEMBER 12 2013
41:22
1. Sit and Think 04:02
2. Kro-Bide 04:13
3. Apology With Every Song 03:05
4. Before It's Gone 05:07
5. Doghouse Roses 04:13
6. Long Road To Nowhere 03:34
7. Spark in the Dark 03:52
8. Something to Keep in Mind 03:53
9. Fifteen Minutes 03:45
10. 12 Rounds 06:37
ABOUT ME
I was born in Lincoln Park, Michigan, south of Detroit-but just barely. It’s the part of Interstate 75 where, if you are northbound, you can start to smell the stench of the rendering plants in Del-Rey. I am a product of that environment. I grew up listening to my older brother’s records; Bowie, Mott the Hoople, Stones, Faces. The collection morphed into The Clash, The Damned, The Jam and then into Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran. My entire musical pursuit was tied to my brother’s record collection. I am the son of a strong union electrician. I am a husband, a father and a grandfather. I am a 50-year-old man who, after taxiing teenagers around and coaching High-School Hockey, has a few hours left in a day to cobble together some songs and some tunes.
As a sideman, I have played guitar for some great artists. Most recently, the crazy talented Lydia Loveless. While a member of the Curdogs and while on the road with Lydia, I penned dozens of songs. Each one of them means something very personal to me. I am not going to play myself off as a “blue-collar rocker”, Just a dude with a song in his heart.
My Solo record is titled “12 Rounds”. I hope you give it a listen.
ABOUT MY BAND
The Blankety Blanks came about because I never knew who would be backing me on any given night.. One stalwart companion, Graig Barnett (The Curdogs), has been there through every version as my guitar playing cohort. Bradley Williams (Oolong Gurus, Faces for Radio) came to me as an answer to a prayer. Brad is a front-man by nature, but asked to play bass in the Blankety Blanks. He and I have only been teamed up for a few months but it seems as if we have known each other for years. Mike Nelson and Brian Mincks tag team the drumming jobs. Brian is a 19 year old heavy-hitter and Mike is a seasoned session pro. Both are top-grade.
Look for us on the road and we appreciate your interest.
''TWELVE R.O.U.N.D.S''
NOVEMBER 12 2013
41:22
1. Sit and Think 04:02
2. Kro-Bide 04:13
3. Apology With Every Song 03:05
4. Before It's Gone 05:07
5. Doghouse Roses 04:13
6. Long Road To Nowhere 03:34
7. Spark in the Dark 03:52
8. Something to Keep in Mind 03:53
9. Fifteen Minutes 03:45
10. 12 Rounds 06:37
ABOUT ME
I was born in Lincoln Park, Michigan, south of Detroit-but just barely. It’s the part of Interstate 75 where, if you are northbound, you can start to smell the stench of the rendering plants in Del-Rey. I am a product of that environment. I grew up listening to my older brother’s records; Bowie, Mott the Hoople, Stones, Faces. The collection morphed into The Clash, The Damned, The Jam and then into Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran. My entire musical pursuit was tied to my brother’s record collection. I am the son of a strong union electrician. I am a husband, a father and a grandfather. I am a 50-year-old man who, after taxiing teenagers around and coaching High-School Hockey, has a few hours left in a day to cobble together some songs and some tunes.
As a sideman, I have played guitar for some great artists. Most recently, the crazy talented Lydia Loveless. While a member of the Curdogs and while on the road with Lydia, I penned dozens of songs. Each one of them means something very personal to me. I am not going to play myself off as a “blue-collar rocker”, Just a dude with a song in his heart.
My Solo record is titled “12 Rounds”. I hope you give it a listen.
ABOUT MY BAND
The Blankety Blanks came about because I never knew who would be backing me on any given night.. One stalwart companion, Graig Barnett (The Curdogs), has been there through every version as my guitar playing cohort. Bradley Williams (Oolong Gurus, Faces for Radio) came to me as an answer to a prayer. Brad is a front-man by nature, but asked to play bass in the Blankety Blanks. He and I have only been teamed up for a few months but it seems as if we have known each other for years. Mike Nelson and Brian Mincks tag team the drumming jobs. Brian is a 19 year old heavy-hitter and Mike is a seasoned session pro. Both are top-grade.
Look for us on the road and we appreciate your interest.
6655 - 4 MILES GONE - Stay With It (2013)
4 MILES GONE
''STAY WITH IT''
2013
30:37
1. Black Lingerie 03:46
2. That Was Me And You 04:17
3. Sideways On A Dirt Road 03:26
4. Need To Be Gone 03:29
5. The Outlaw Rides Away 04:00
6. Darkness Falls 04:01
7. Dangerous 04:19
8. Opportunities 03:36
Jacob "Jake" Painter/Lead Singer, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Harmonica
Travis "Puma" Ashley/Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Dwight "Ole Man Thump" Shockley/Bass Guitar
Adam Farris/Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Formed in May of 2010, 4 Miles Gone is a Country/Rock group based out of Belvidere, TN, that combines elements of Southern Rock with the influence of traditional and modern Country. The traditional “honkytonk” country feel is backed by jaw dropping lead guitar licks and amped up bass and drum grooves. Lead singer and primary songwriter, Jacob Painter, brings a unique writing style combining the
modern day "Dirt Road" with the traditional "Country Outlaw", all rolled up with a Southern Rock feel. With Painter on lead vocals, Travis Ashley on drums/vocals, Dwight Shockley on bass, and Adam Farris on electric guitar, you won't soon forget the music of 4 Miles Gone.
"Stay With It" is the inaugural CD for the group which plans to continue full steam ahead with new original music. Wherever you find 4 Miles Gone, you will most definitely find a party. The group has achieved a "cult" following in their region and plans to branch out as far as the music takes them. "Stay With It" is dedicated to 4 Miles Gone founding member and guitarist Chad Swafford who was tragically lost in an automobile accident in November 2012. With Chad in their hearts, 4MG will continue to play and progress as not only a band, but a family.
With plans for lots of shows throughout the upcoming year, you will want to catch them at as many shows as you can. You won’t soon forget the sound, high energy, and a genuine love for a good party! We hope you enjoy "Stay With It" and are most thankful for the support shown to us! It’s once again time to tear the roof off!
released 07 September 2013
''STAY WITH IT''
2013
30:37
1. Black Lingerie 03:46
2. That Was Me And You 04:17
3. Sideways On A Dirt Road 03:26
4. Need To Be Gone 03:29
5. The Outlaw Rides Away 04:00
6. Darkness Falls 04:01
7. Dangerous 04:19
8. Opportunities 03:36
Jacob "Jake" Painter/Lead Singer, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Harmonica
Travis "Puma" Ashley/Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Dwight "Ole Man Thump" Shockley/Bass Guitar
Adam Farris/Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Formed in May of 2010, 4 Miles Gone is a Country/Rock group based out of Belvidere, TN, that combines elements of Southern Rock with the influence of traditional and modern Country. The traditional “honkytonk” country feel is backed by jaw dropping lead guitar licks and amped up bass and drum grooves. Lead singer and primary songwriter, Jacob Painter, brings a unique writing style combining the
modern day "Dirt Road" with the traditional "Country Outlaw", all rolled up with a Southern Rock feel. With Painter on lead vocals, Travis Ashley on drums/vocals, Dwight Shockley on bass, and Adam Farris on electric guitar, you won't soon forget the music of 4 Miles Gone.
"Stay With It" is the inaugural CD for the group which plans to continue full steam ahead with new original music. Wherever you find 4 Miles Gone, you will most definitely find a party. The group has achieved a "cult" following in their region and plans to branch out as far as the music takes them. "Stay With It" is dedicated to 4 Miles Gone founding member and guitarist Chad Swafford who was tragically lost in an automobile accident in November 2012. With Chad in their hearts, 4MG will continue to play and progress as not only a band, but a family.
With plans for lots of shows throughout the upcoming year, you will want to catch them at as many shows as you can. You won’t soon forget the sound, high energy, and a genuine love for a good party! We hope you enjoy "Stay With It" and are most thankful for the support shown to us! It’s once again time to tear the roof off!
released 07 September 2013
6654 - THE BROADCAST - Dodge The Arrow (2013)
THE BROADCAST
''DODGE THE ARROW''
SEPTEMBER 24 2013
31:06
1. The Line 03:55
2. Dodge The Arrow 03:41
3. Don't Waste It 03:41
4. Hide Yourself Away 03:27
5. Loving You 03:43
6. Cathy 04:52
7. Bulletproof 03:45
8. Always Time For Love 04:18
Caitlin Krisko- Vocals
Aaron Austin- Guitar
Matthew Davis- Bass
Rich Brownstein- Keys
Tyler Housholder- Percussion
Michael W. Davis- Drums
Additional Album Musicians:
Background Vocals:
Moses Atwood
Neka Brown
Denise Janae
Mackenzie Green
Lamarcus Eldridge
Trombone: JP Furnas
Trumpet: Justin Ray
Baritone Saxophone: Jacob Rodriguez
Alto Saxophone: Courtney Hall
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
The Broadcast is hard-edged, soulful rock music bursting-at-the-seams. Drawing much of their ambience from 70′s classic rock, they’re a band with an explosive female lead singer, riffing guitar, mood-altering keys and a rock-solid rhythm section. A dynamic ensemble known for their powerful live performances, The Broadcast continues to break new ground across the country with vocal powerhouse Caitlin Krisko leading every step of the way. Described by audiences as a modern day “Grace Slick meets Led Zeppelin”, The Broadcast’s infectious energy and authentic approach to rock & roll music has propelled them into the live music community spotlight.
''DODGE THE ARROW''
SEPTEMBER 24 2013
31:06
1. The Line 03:55
2. Dodge The Arrow 03:41
3. Don't Waste It 03:41
4. Hide Yourself Away 03:27
5. Loving You 03:43
6. Cathy 04:52
7. Bulletproof 03:45
8. Always Time For Love 04:18
Caitlin Krisko- Vocals
Aaron Austin- Guitar
Matthew Davis- Bass
Rich Brownstein- Keys
Tyler Housholder- Percussion
Michael W. Davis- Drums
Additional Album Musicians:
Background Vocals:
Moses Atwood
Neka Brown
Denise Janae
Mackenzie Green
Lamarcus Eldridge
Trombone: JP Furnas
Trumpet: Justin Ray
Baritone Saxophone: Jacob Rodriguez
Alto Saxophone: Courtney Hall
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
The Broadcast is hard-edged, soulful rock music bursting-at-the-seams. Drawing much of their ambience from 70′s classic rock, they’re a band with an explosive female lead singer, riffing guitar, mood-altering keys and a rock-solid rhythm section. A dynamic ensemble known for their powerful live performances, The Broadcast continues to break new ground across the country with vocal powerhouse Caitlin Krisko leading every step of the way. Described by audiences as a modern day “Grace Slick meets Led Zeppelin”, The Broadcast’s infectious energy and authentic approach to rock & roll music has propelled them into the live music community spotlight.
6653 - THE BROADCAST Live (2012)
THE BROADCAST
''LIVE''
MARCH 12 2012
57:10
1. Hide Yourself Away 05:15
2. Cathy 07:34
3. Unintelligible Truth 10:01
4. Say Goodbye 08:39
5. Voices 05:08
6. Life During Wartime 05:57
7. Get Down 04:14
8. Wild Horses 04:47
9. Loving You 05:31
All songs written by The Broadcast (except 6 and 8)
Caitlin Krisko/vocals
Rich Brownstein/keyboards, Moog
Aaron Austin/guitar
Matthew Davis/bass
Tyler Housholder/percussion
Michael W. Davis/drums
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
The Broadcast is hard-edged, soulful rock music bursting-at-the-seams. Drawing much of their ambience from 70′s classic rock, they’re a band with an explosive female lead singer, riffing guitar, mood-altering keys and a rock-solid rhythm section. A dynamic ensemble known for their powerful live performances, The Broadcast continues to break new ground across the country with vocal powerhouse Caitlin Krisko leading every step of the way. Described by audiences as a modern day “Grace Slick meets Led Zeppelin”, The Broadcast’s infectious energy and authentic approach to rock & roll music has propelled them into the live music community spotlight.
''LIVE''
MARCH 12 2012
57:10
1. Hide Yourself Away 05:15
2. Cathy 07:34
3. Unintelligible Truth 10:01
4. Say Goodbye 08:39
5. Voices 05:08
6. Life During Wartime 05:57
7. Get Down 04:14
8. Wild Horses 04:47
9. Loving You 05:31
All songs written by The Broadcast (except 6 and 8)
Caitlin Krisko/vocals
Rich Brownstein/keyboards, Moog
Aaron Austin/guitar
Matthew Davis/bass
Tyler Housholder/percussion
Michael W. Davis/drums
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
The Broadcast is hard-edged, soulful rock music bursting-at-the-seams. Drawing much of their ambience from 70′s classic rock, they’re a band with an explosive female lead singer, riffing guitar, mood-altering keys and a rock-solid rhythm section. A dynamic ensemble known for their powerful live performances, The Broadcast continues to break new ground across the country with vocal powerhouse Caitlin Krisko leading every step of the way. Described by audiences as a modern day “Grace Slick meets Led Zeppelin”, The Broadcast’s infectious energy and authentic approach to rock & roll music has propelled them into the live music community spotlight.
6652 - SOUTH85 - Too Much Town (2011)
SOUTH85
''TOO MUCH TOWN''
JULY 26 2011
50:17
1. What About You 03:26
2. River 04:24
3. Carson City 04:44
4. I'm Not Leavin 04:13
5. Girl Back Then 04:42
6. Can That Someone Be You 04:32
7. Carolina Girl 03:34
8. Ground So Hard 04:07
9. Take Me On A Ride 03:23
10. Too Much Town 04:03
11. Mama's .45 04:53
12. Barstool 04:14
All songs written by Kathy Noonan, Bakporch Music (ASCAP) except:
“River” written by Michael Edward Bader (ASCAP)
“Too Much Town” written by Kathy Noonan, Bakporch Music (ASCAP) /
Vaughan Daniel (BMI) / David L Graham (ASCAP) -Songs of McTown (BMI) / McTown Music (ASCAP), Michael Edward Bader (ASCAP)
“Mama’s .45” written by Michael Edward Bader (ASCAP) / Jerry Joe
Reno, Southern Funky Publishing (ASCAP) / Tracy Wyatt (ASCAP) / Kathy Noonan, Bakporch Music (ASCAP)
Tracy Wyatt - Lead Vocals
Kathy Noonan - Harmony Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Mike Bader - Electric Guitars, Banjo
Andy Burger - Bass
Eric Howard – Drums
With Special Guests:
Chris Garges - Percussion
Eric Ambel - Electric Guitar End Solo Track 11
Background Vocals Tracks 1, 6, 12
Acoustic Guitar Tracks 7, 8
Tom Eure - Fiddle Tracks 6,12
Charlene McPherson - Background Vocals Tracks 2, 11
Mary Lee Kortes – Background Vocals Track 8
Rob Arthur – Organ, Piano Tracks 8, 12
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
With roots deep in the Carolinas, South85 blends country, folk, southern rock, and bluegrass to give you a listening experience that you won’t soon forget. Driven by the original songwriting of Kathy Neal and the voice of Tracy Wyatt, South85 is in a classification all their own – radio worthy songs along with an atmosphere of a back-porch jam.
The marked “cowgirl” attitude and lifestyle exemplified by both Tracy and Kathy is interwoven throughout songs of independence, celebration of the south, hope, and plain old fun. South85’s sound is influenced by southern rock legends like Marshall Tucker Band, the Black Crowes, cross-genre Americana artists Old Crowe Medicine Show, Gillian Welch, and the sweet southern classics such as Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn. The band may blend a rocking electric stratocaster with a banjo or ease an acoustic ballad with dobro and mandolin with their varied sounds and themes.
''TOO MUCH TOWN''
JULY 26 2011
50:17
1. What About You 03:26
2. River 04:24
3. Carson City 04:44
4. I'm Not Leavin 04:13
5. Girl Back Then 04:42
6. Can That Someone Be You 04:32
7. Carolina Girl 03:34
8. Ground So Hard 04:07
9. Take Me On A Ride 03:23
10. Too Much Town 04:03
11. Mama's .45 04:53
12. Barstool 04:14
All songs written by Kathy Noonan, Bakporch Music (ASCAP) except:
“River” written by Michael Edward Bader (ASCAP)
“Too Much Town” written by Kathy Noonan, Bakporch Music (ASCAP) /
Vaughan Daniel (BMI) / David L Graham (ASCAP) -Songs of McTown (BMI) / McTown Music (ASCAP), Michael Edward Bader (ASCAP)
“Mama’s .45” written by Michael Edward Bader (ASCAP) / Jerry Joe
Reno, Southern Funky Publishing (ASCAP) / Tracy Wyatt (ASCAP) / Kathy Noonan, Bakporch Music (ASCAP)
Tracy Wyatt - Lead Vocals
Kathy Noonan - Harmony Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Mike Bader - Electric Guitars, Banjo
Andy Burger - Bass
Eric Howard – Drums
With Special Guests:
Chris Garges - Percussion
Eric Ambel - Electric Guitar End Solo Track 11
Background Vocals Tracks 1, 6, 12
Acoustic Guitar Tracks 7, 8
Tom Eure - Fiddle Tracks 6,12
Charlene McPherson - Background Vocals Tracks 2, 11
Mary Lee Kortes – Background Vocals Track 8
Rob Arthur – Organ, Piano Tracks 8, 12
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
With roots deep in the Carolinas, South85 blends country, folk, southern rock, and bluegrass to give you a listening experience that you won’t soon forget. Driven by the original songwriting of Kathy Neal and the voice of Tracy Wyatt, South85 is in a classification all their own – radio worthy songs along with an atmosphere of a back-porch jam.
The marked “cowgirl” attitude and lifestyle exemplified by both Tracy and Kathy is interwoven throughout songs of independence, celebration of the south, hope, and plain old fun. South85’s sound is influenced by southern rock legends like Marshall Tucker Band, the Black Crowes, cross-genre Americana artists Old Crowe Medicine Show, Gillian Welch, and the sweet southern classics such as Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn. The band may blend a rocking electric stratocaster with a banjo or ease an acoustic ballad with dobro and mandolin with their varied sounds and themes.
6651 - MOCCASIN CREEK - Allowed To Be Loud (2011)
MOCCASIN CREEK
''ALLOWED TO BE LOUD''
2011
43:20
1. Allowed To Be Loud 04:08
2. This Is How A Redneck Rides 02:44
3. Dixie Fried 03:08
4. Kickin' Ass and Takin' Names 04:53
5. Run Again 03:38
6. I Am the Swamp 03:40
7. Honky Tonk Heart Breaker 04:22
8. Daddy's Pride 03:42
9. Middle Finger 04:01
10. No Time 02:49
11. Run and Hide 02:53
12. One Last Kiss 04:01
Charlie Bonnett III/Guitar (Bass), Vocals
Dave Melosh/Mandolin, Drums, Guitar (Bass)
Jeff McCool/Vocals
Tom Klimchuck/Drums
Mr. Sneed/Beats, Rhymes
ABOUT MOCCASIN CREEK
In the modern age where music is all image and hype, it is nearly impossible to find a quality new artist that the whole world can relate to, one that possesses all the qualities necessary to be at the forefront of a new musical movement. Such is the case with Moccasin Creek, a Tennessee based duo that mix old school Southern rock with country and hip hop to form a style like no one has ever heard. Their infectious new sound has invaded the stereos of tens of thousands of fans, from the ages of six to sixty.
The origins of Moccasin Creek date back to the summer of 2010 when vocalist Jeff ‘Brahma Bull’ McCool visited Tennessee to check out the music scene. While collaborating with some other artists he stumbled across Nashville rocker Charlie Bonnet III and an instant chemistry was found. The first day working together they helped create the now famous southern anthem “Hick Life,” and shortly after began work on their debut album, Allowed To Be Loud. With real-life lyrics and driving guitar hooks, the record’s debut single “Dixie Fried” struck a chord with the hard working common folk, propelling the band into underground icon status. The Creek boys hit the road hard, playing everywhere from music festivals to dive bars. Their shake every hand and sign every autograph attitude ultimately won crowds over every time.
After returning home from a co-headlining Buffalo Chip appearance at the 2011 Sturgis bike rally, Moccasin Creek knew they needed to get into the studio for another album. This resulted in Born Ready, a rock-solid twelve song effort that spawned crowd favorites such as “Southern Renegade,” party anthem “Lil Country Girl,” and the pro-military smash “Feel Like Fightin’.” Millions of you tube views and thousands of song downloads later, Moccasin Creek has solidified its place in the new chapter of Southern rock history.
''ALLOWED TO BE LOUD''
2011
43:20
1. Allowed To Be Loud 04:08
2. This Is How A Redneck Rides 02:44
3. Dixie Fried 03:08
4. Kickin' Ass and Takin' Names 04:53
5. Run Again 03:38
6. I Am the Swamp 03:40
7. Honky Tonk Heart Breaker 04:22
8. Daddy's Pride 03:42
9. Middle Finger 04:01
10. No Time 02:49
11. Run and Hide 02:53
12. One Last Kiss 04:01
Charlie Bonnett III/Guitar (Bass), Vocals
Dave Melosh/Mandolin, Drums, Guitar (Bass)
Jeff McCool/Vocals
Tom Klimchuck/Drums
Mr. Sneed/Beats, Rhymes
ABOUT MOCCASIN CREEK
In the modern age where music is all image and hype, it is nearly impossible to find a quality new artist that the whole world can relate to, one that possesses all the qualities necessary to be at the forefront of a new musical movement. Such is the case with Moccasin Creek, a Tennessee based duo that mix old school Southern rock with country and hip hop to form a style like no one has ever heard. Their infectious new sound has invaded the stereos of tens of thousands of fans, from the ages of six to sixty.
The origins of Moccasin Creek date back to the summer of 2010 when vocalist Jeff ‘Brahma Bull’ McCool visited Tennessee to check out the music scene. While collaborating with some other artists he stumbled across Nashville rocker Charlie Bonnet III and an instant chemistry was found. The first day working together they helped create the now famous southern anthem “Hick Life,” and shortly after began work on their debut album, Allowed To Be Loud. With real-life lyrics and driving guitar hooks, the record’s debut single “Dixie Fried” struck a chord with the hard working common folk, propelling the band into underground icon status. The Creek boys hit the road hard, playing everywhere from music festivals to dive bars. Their shake every hand and sign every autograph attitude ultimately won crowds over every time.
After returning home from a co-headlining Buffalo Chip appearance at the 2011 Sturgis bike rally, Moccasin Creek knew they needed to get into the studio for another album. This resulted in Born Ready, a rock-solid twelve song effort that spawned crowd favorites such as “Southern Renegade,” party anthem “Lil Country Girl,” and the pro-military smash “Feel Like Fightin’.” Millions of you tube views and thousands of song downloads later, Moccasin Creek has solidified its place in the new chapter of Southern rock history.
6650 - BOOGIE BONE - Pro-Bone-O (2011)
BOOGIE BONE
''PRO-BONE-O''
2011
46:23
1. Deep Black Water/4:07
2. Got It Made/4:45
3. The Preacher/3:25
4. Stranded/4:02
5. Why/3:50
6. How Blue Are You/3:55
7. Too Old To Die Young/3:07
8. Good Times/4:06
9. Inside Out/3:20
10. Serves Me Right/4:37
11. It Don't Matter/4:00
12. One Day/3:06
Howlin’ Jake Johnson - vocals
Steven Dee Williams - guitar, keyboards
Steve Snyder - Sax, harp, flute, keys
Todd "Spud" Stevens - Drums
Henry "Groove Master" Gavaldon - Bass
REVIEW
By Greg Johnson
Recently while talking to Boogie Bone's Steven Dee Williams and Howlin' Jake Johnson, they explained to me that their new CD Pro-Bone-O was going to be a bit toned down, aiming to appease the more traditional blues lovers. Well, before all of you die-hard Bone Heads start to bemoan what will befall your beloved band, let me tell you that there is no need to worry. Boogie Bone may have taken what they term as a toned down approach, but this new album still kicks things out in high gear.
I do have to say that the band is certainly all over the map with musical approaches for what has to be their most eclectic release to date. But though it may take a variety of paths, it all sounds great. These guys write exceptional lyrics and Johnson is the perfect front man to deliver those words. They're all splendid musicians that have a feel as if they were hand-crafted to fit together. Henry Gavaldon and Todd "Spud" Stevens are a solid rhythm section, putting the spark behind whatever direction that Williams' guitar and the hodge-podge of instrumentation offered by Steve Snyder travel. And those two travel extensively, playing off from one another brilliantly throughout the disc..
Right off the get-go, you have the two Steves open with a train-like rhythm of guitar and harmonica on "Deep Black Water," that paces its way right into a rocker number on "Got It Made." That second track is more of the type of song you may be used to from Boogie Bone, but they quickly change pace into perhaps the most traditional sounding acoustic blues piece they've done to date on "The Preacher," as the basic acoustic guitar and harp are highlighted with handclaps and footstomps holding the beat.
The album continues with its diverse patterns with funky-paced "Stranded" that offers a bit of a James Brown feel on Snyder's sax work; a little psychedelic break between guitar and keys midway through "How Blue Are You"; and even bringing on an Eastern flavor with Williams' guitar achieving a little sitar-like tone on "Too Old To Die Young" (now if that isn't your expected Boogie Bone title for a song, what is?). Plus there's the feel-good number recalling hanging out with your buddies on "Good Times" where you spend the night drinking, possibly getting into a little fight, while "making jokes about your sisters and mothers."
Pro-Bone-O may not be the type of fare that you've heard from them before, but this album works. It offers new directions for the band and they have what it takes to bring them all across in the grandest manner. Another winning release from Boogie Bone. Can they do no wrong? Not with material like they've given us so far. Pro-Bone-O follows suit!
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
Boogie Bone has emerged as influential contributors to the fertile blues scene in Portland, Oregon, but not without ruffling some feathers along the way. In four years they have released three critically acclaimed self-produced records and shared the stage with blues legends: Coco Montoya, Rick Estrin and the Night Cats, Tab Benoit, and Duke Robillard. In 2010 they were added to the bill for prestigious Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival (largest blues festival west of the Mississippi). They have received Muddy nominations for: Best New Act, Best Contemporary Blues Band, Performance of the Year (twice), Male Vocalist of the year (twice), and
Northwest Album of the Year (Bone-A-Fied). The latest release “Pro-Bone-O” already considered their best effort is receiving world wide airplay since it’s release mid January 2011.
The blues purists may be put off by there aggressive style and imaginative interpretations, but the devotion of their passionate fans (The Boneheads) can’t be questioned. The song writing duo of guitarist Steven Dee Williams and vocalist Jake Johnson have matured into a creative force, with genre defying craftings that keep the listener on their toes, while weaving clever lyrics with deft musical offerings. Their style has brought comparisons from Lead Belly to Led Zeppelin and many influential artists in between. But be warned: If you like your blues in a can, this band may not be for you.
Oregon Music Hall of Fame multi-instrumentalist Steve Snyder brings a swiss army knife approach to musicianship, playing three saxophones, harmonica, flute, and keyboards. This versatility enables the band to easily shape shift from traditional blues to
rockers, and from jump blues to funk masters. The rhythm section of Randy Herbert and Ben Laing provide the foundation that allows the band to spring in whichever direction the composition demands.
The band formed in 2006 when Williams, Johnson, and original drummer Todd Stevens got together to put on a show for a local beer brewers club. All three were long time friends that had played in various bands together in the past, but never in the same
band at the same time. The gig was a hit, and it felt good enough to see “where it would lead”. They tried a couple of bass players before they called upon another old band mate Henry Gavaldon. At this point all four guys had known each other for over 20 years
and were really a “band of brothers”. In 2007 while playing a gig on the Oregon coast another friend (Steve Snyder) was by chance spending the weekend with some friends in the same town. He sat in that night, changed the dynamic of the band, and has
never left. In 2012 Stevens and Gavaldon were replaced by Randy Herbert and Ben Laing.
Preparing for their third release: Pro-Bone-O more friends were called upon to help with the live show. Another Oregon Music Hall of Famer: Ricky O on trumpet, and Louisiana native and piano wizard Steve Kerin. Encores ensued.
Discography
Boogie Bone - Bone Daddy Records - 2007
Bone-A-Fied - Bone Daddy Records - 2009
Pro-Bone-O - Bone Daddy Records - 2011
''PRO-BONE-O''
2011
46:23
1. Deep Black Water/4:07
2. Got It Made/4:45
3. The Preacher/3:25
4. Stranded/4:02
5. Why/3:50
6. How Blue Are You/3:55
7. Too Old To Die Young/3:07
8. Good Times/4:06
9. Inside Out/3:20
10. Serves Me Right/4:37
11. It Don't Matter/4:00
12. One Day/3:06
Howlin’ Jake Johnson - vocals
Steven Dee Williams - guitar, keyboards
Steve Snyder - Sax, harp, flute, keys
Todd "Spud" Stevens - Drums
Henry "Groove Master" Gavaldon - Bass
REVIEW
By Greg Johnson
Recently while talking to Boogie Bone's Steven Dee Williams and Howlin' Jake Johnson, they explained to me that their new CD Pro-Bone-O was going to be a bit toned down, aiming to appease the more traditional blues lovers. Well, before all of you die-hard Bone Heads start to bemoan what will befall your beloved band, let me tell you that there is no need to worry. Boogie Bone may have taken what they term as a toned down approach, but this new album still kicks things out in high gear.
I do have to say that the band is certainly all over the map with musical approaches for what has to be their most eclectic release to date. But though it may take a variety of paths, it all sounds great. These guys write exceptional lyrics and Johnson is the perfect front man to deliver those words. They're all splendid musicians that have a feel as if they were hand-crafted to fit together. Henry Gavaldon and Todd "Spud" Stevens are a solid rhythm section, putting the spark behind whatever direction that Williams' guitar and the hodge-podge of instrumentation offered by Steve Snyder travel. And those two travel extensively, playing off from one another brilliantly throughout the disc..
Right off the get-go, you have the two Steves open with a train-like rhythm of guitar and harmonica on "Deep Black Water," that paces its way right into a rocker number on "Got It Made." That second track is more of the type of song you may be used to from Boogie Bone, but they quickly change pace into perhaps the most traditional sounding acoustic blues piece they've done to date on "The Preacher," as the basic acoustic guitar and harp are highlighted with handclaps and footstomps holding the beat.
The album continues with its diverse patterns with funky-paced "Stranded" that offers a bit of a James Brown feel on Snyder's sax work; a little psychedelic break between guitar and keys midway through "How Blue Are You"; and even bringing on an Eastern flavor with Williams' guitar achieving a little sitar-like tone on "Too Old To Die Young" (now if that isn't your expected Boogie Bone title for a song, what is?). Plus there's the feel-good number recalling hanging out with your buddies on "Good Times" where you spend the night drinking, possibly getting into a little fight, while "making jokes about your sisters and mothers."
Pro-Bone-O may not be the type of fare that you've heard from them before, but this album works. It offers new directions for the band and they have what it takes to bring them all across in the grandest manner. Another winning release from Boogie Bone. Can they do no wrong? Not with material like they've given us so far. Pro-Bone-O follows suit!
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
Boogie Bone has emerged as influential contributors to the fertile blues scene in Portland, Oregon, but not without ruffling some feathers along the way. In four years they have released three critically acclaimed self-produced records and shared the stage with blues legends: Coco Montoya, Rick Estrin and the Night Cats, Tab Benoit, and Duke Robillard. In 2010 they were added to the bill for prestigious Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival (largest blues festival west of the Mississippi). They have received Muddy nominations for: Best New Act, Best Contemporary Blues Band, Performance of the Year (twice), Male Vocalist of the year (twice), and
Northwest Album of the Year (Bone-A-Fied). The latest release “Pro-Bone-O” already considered their best effort is receiving world wide airplay since it’s release mid January 2011.
The blues purists may be put off by there aggressive style and imaginative interpretations, but the devotion of their passionate fans (The Boneheads) can’t be questioned. The song writing duo of guitarist Steven Dee Williams and vocalist Jake Johnson have matured into a creative force, with genre defying craftings that keep the listener on their toes, while weaving clever lyrics with deft musical offerings. Their style has brought comparisons from Lead Belly to Led Zeppelin and many influential artists in between. But be warned: If you like your blues in a can, this band may not be for you.
Oregon Music Hall of Fame multi-instrumentalist Steve Snyder brings a swiss army knife approach to musicianship, playing three saxophones, harmonica, flute, and keyboards. This versatility enables the band to easily shape shift from traditional blues to
rockers, and from jump blues to funk masters. The rhythm section of Randy Herbert and Ben Laing provide the foundation that allows the band to spring in whichever direction the composition demands.
The band formed in 2006 when Williams, Johnson, and original drummer Todd Stevens got together to put on a show for a local beer brewers club. All three were long time friends that had played in various bands together in the past, but never in the same
band at the same time. The gig was a hit, and it felt good enough to see “where it would lead”. They tried a couple of bass players before they called upon another old band mate Henry Gavaldon. At this point all four guys had known each other for over 20 years
and were really a “band of brothers”. In 2007 while playing a gig on the Oregon coast another friend (Steve Snyder) was by chance spending the weekend with some friends in the same town. He sat in that night, changed the dynamic of the band, and has
never left. In 2012 Stevens and Gavaldon were replaced by Randy Herbert and Ben Laing.
Preparing for their third release: Pro-Bone-O more friends were called upon to help with the live show. Another Oregon Music Hall of Famer: Ricky O on trumpet, and Louisiana native and piano wizard Steve Kerin. Encores ensued.
Discography
Boogie Bone - Bone Daddy Records - 2007
Bone-A-Fied - Bone Daddy Records - 2009
Pro-Bone-O - Bone Daddy Records - 2011
6649 - BOOGIE BONE - Bone-A-Fied (2009)
BOOGIE BONE
''BONE-A-FIED''
2009
54:17
1. Angel Preamble/1:21
2. Avenging Angel/4:08
3. Lovin' On the Run/4:17
4. Where's My Lady/4:46
5. Don't Mean A Thing/6:41
6. Make It Easy/4:18
7. Boogie Bone Boogie/4:54
8. Long Goodbye/3:21
9. Blues Police/5:02
10. My Way Home/3:29
11. Hold It Down/4:12
12. I Don't Know/3:38
13. Gotcha Baby/4:10
Howlin’ Jake Johnson - vocals
Steven Dee Williams - guitar
Steve Snyder - Sax, harp, flute, keys
Todd "Spud" Stevens - Drums
Henry "Groove Master" Gavaldon - Bass
REVIEW
By Greg Johnson
It has been said, “The blues had a baby and they named it rock & roll.” But sometimes, that child does not stray too far from its mother’s bosom. That is where Boogie Bone is quite at home. Blues with an edge. Riding on the brink of rock & roll. With guitar riffs that burn. A solid rhythm section that drives directly from the pocket and keeps everything directly focused and on pace. Vocals that tear at one’s soul and can soar in a manner that cannot be ignored. Then there’s this other guy, who fills all the extra necessary needs that without the band just wouldn’t be the same. It’s that extra piece that brings everything home, blending with a power surge that makes the band unique.
For their sophomore effort, Boogie Bone took their time, making certain that everything was just right. That lengthy wait between their debut and this second disc, “Bone-A-Fied,” was more than well worth it. As fantastic as that first record was, this one takes it to another level. Kind of like Spinal Tap’s “eleven” volume amps, you just know it’s one better. Songwriting, performance and group comradery; it’s the full package!
Boogie Bone can easily trace its roots to blues shouters and high energy rockers. Guitarist Steven Dee Williams tears into monstrous riffs a la the likes of Johnny Winter, Gary Moore or Roy Buchanan, providing a starting point and pulse that plays throughout each number. Definitely the focal point of their live performances. Williams is a no prisoners taken musician easily at home burning down the house on a Stratocaster or delivering Delta-fueled licks on his steel-bodied guitar (“Angel Preamble”). You just know that Jake Johnson listened closely to vocalists like Paul Rodgers or Robert Plant, because he has that same ability to reach those ranges only few others can match seemingly with no effort. Drummer Todd “Spud” Stevens and bassist Henry Gavaldon are certainly unsung heroes of this band, but without either of them everything would fall flat. There is a second-sense between a band and its rhythm section and with really good ones everything is like clock-work. That’s the synergy that this pair provide. And what could possibly be said about Steve Snyder? Is there anything that this guy cannot play? Switching between saxophone, harmonica, flute and keyboards, he is like a one-man dream team that would make any act he’s with on a level one step above everybody else.
The music on “Bone-A-Fied” is all original and quite engaging. It drives straight to your nerve endings, bringing on an excited sweat, compelling you to shake and dance. Don’t try to stop that urge, it’ll only make you that much more restless. It’s aimed at eliciting such a reaction. Boogie Bone wants to rattle your bones. And it all comes home to that fine line between blues and rock. But they may be the first to admit they’re guilty of playing rock & roll, as stated in the song “Blues Police.” But make no mistake. It may kick you in the butt, but it’s all the blues. That much you can take to the bank! Yes sir!!
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
Boogie Bone has emerged as influential contributors to the fertile blues scene in Portland, Oregon, but not without ruffling some feathers along the way. In four years they have released three critically acclaimed self-produced records and shared the stage with blues legends: Coco Montoya, Rick Estrin and the Night Cats, Tab Benoit, and Duke Robillard. In 2010 they were added to the bill for prestigious Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival (largest blues festival west of the Mississippi). They have received Muddy nominations for: Best New Act, Best Contemporary Blues Band, Performance of the Year (twice), Male Vocalist of the year (twice), and
Northwest Album of the Year (Bone-A-Fied). The latest release “Pro-Bone-O” already considered their best effort is receiving world wide airplay since it’s release mid January 2011.
The blues purists may be put off by there aggressive style and imaginative interpretations, but the devotion of their passionate fans (The Boneheads) can’t be questioned. The song writing duo of guitarist Steven Dee Williams and vocalist Jake Johnson have matured into a creative force, with genre defying craftings that keep the listener on their toes, while weaving clever lyrics with deft musical offerings. Their style has brought comparisons from Lead Belly to Led Zeppelin and many influential artists in between. But be warned: If you like your blues in a can, this band may not be for you.
Oregon Music Hall of Fame multi-instrumentalist Steve Snyder brings a swiss army knife approach to musicianship, playing three saxophones, harmonica, flute, and keyboards. This versatility enables the band to easily shape shift from traditional blues to
rockers, and from jump blues to funk masters. The rhythm section of Randy Herbert and Ben Laing provide the foundation that allows the band to spring in whichever direction the composition demands.
The band formed in 2006 when Williams, Johnson, and original drummer Todd Stevens got together to put on a show for a local beer brewers club. All three were long time friends that had played in various bands together in the past, but never in the same
band at the same time. The gig was a hit, and it felt good enough to see “where it would lead”. They tried a couple of bass players before they called upon another old band mate Henry Gavaldon. At this point all four guys had known each other for over 20 years
and were really a “band of brothers”. In 2007 while playing a gig on the Oregon coast another friend (Steve Snyder) was by chance spending the weekend with some friends in the same town. He sat in that night, changed the dynamic of the band, and has
never left. In 2012 Stevens and Gavaldon were replaced by Randy Herbert and Ben Laing.
Preparing for their third release: Pro-Bone-O more friends were called upon to help with the live show. Another Oregon Music Hall of Famer: Ricky O on trumpet, and Louisiana native and piano wizard Steve Kerin. Encores ensued.
Discography
Boogie Bone - Bone Daddy Records - 2007
Bone-A-Fied - Bone Daddy Records - 2009
Pro-Bone-O - Bone Daddy Records - 2011
''BONE-A-FIED''
2009
54:17
1. Angel Preamble/1:21
2. Avenging Angel/4:08
3. Lovin' On the Run/4:17
4. Where's My Lady/4:46
5. Don't Mean A Thing/6:41
6. Make It Easy/4:18
7. Boogie Bone Boogie/4:54
8. Long Goodbye/3:21
9. Blues Police/5:02
10. My Way Home/3:29
11. Hold It Down/4:12
12. I Don't Know/3:38
13. Gotcha Baby/4:10
Howlin’ Jake Johnson - vocals
Steven Dee Williams - guitar
Steve Snyder - Sax, harp, flute, keys
Todd "Spud" Stevens - Drums
Henry "Groove Master" Gavaldon - Bass
REVIEW
By Greg Johnson
It has been said, “The blues had a baby and they named it rock & roll.” But sometimes, that child does not stray too far from its mother’s bosom. That is where Boogie Bone is quite at home. Blues with an edge. Riding on the brink of rock & roll. With guitar riffs that burn. A solid rhythm section that drives directly from the pocket and keeps everything directly focused and on pace. Vocals that tear at one’s soul and can soar in a manner that cannot be ignored. Then there’s this other guy, who fills all the extra necessary needs that without the band just wouldn’t be the same. It’s that extra piece that brings everything home, blending with a power surge that makes the band unique.
For their sophomore effort, Boogie Bone took their time, making certain that everything was just right. That lengthy wait between their debut and this second disc, “Bone-A-Fied,” was more than well worth it. As fantastic as that first record was, this one takes it to another level. Kind of like Spinal Tap’s “eleven” volume amps, you just know it’s one better. Songwriting, performance and group comradery; it’s the full package!
Boogie Bone can easily trace its roots to blues shouters and high energy rockers. Guitarist Steven Dee Williams tears into monstrous riffs a la the likes of Johnny Winter, Gary Moore or Roy Buchanan, providing a starting point and pulse that plays throughout each number. Definitely the focal point of their live performances. Williams is a no prisoners taken musician easily at home burning down the house on a Stratocaster or delivering Delta-fueled licks on his steel-bodied guitar (“Angel Preamble”). You just know that Jake Johnson listened closely to vocalists like Paul Rodgers or Robert Plant, because he has that same ability to reach those ranges only few others can match seemingly with no effort. Drummer Todd “Spud” Stevens and bassist Henry Gavaldon are certainly unsung heroes of this band, but without either of them everything would fall flat. There is a second-sense between a band and its rhythm section and with really good ones everything is like clock-work. That’s the synergy that this pair provide. And what could possibly be said about Steve Snyder? Is there anything that this guy cannot play? Switching between saxophone, harmonica, flute and keyboards, he is like a one-man dream team that would make any act he’s with on a level one step above everybody else.
The music on “Bone-A-Fied” is all original and quite engaging. It drives straight to your nerve endings, bringing on an excited sweat, compelling you to shake and dance. Don’t try to stop that urge, it’ll only make you that much more restless. It’s aimed at eliciting such a reaction. Boogie Bone wants to rattle your bones. And it all comes home to that fine line between blues and rock. But they may be the first to admit they’re guilty of playing rock & roll, as stated in the song “Blues Police.” But make no mistake. It may kick you in the butt, but it’s all the blues. That much you can take to the bank! Yes sir!!
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
Boogie Bone has emerged as influential contributors to the fertile blues scene in Portland, Oregon, but not without ruffling some feathers along the way. In four years they have released three critically acclaimed self-produced records and shared the stage with blues legends: Coco Montoya, Rick Estrin and the Night Cats, Tab Benoit, and Duke Robillard. In 2010 they were added to the bill for prestigious Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival (largest blues festival west of the Mississippi). They have received Muddy nominations for: Best New Act, Best Contemporary Blues Band, Performance of the Year (twice), Male Vocalist of the year (twice), and
Northwest Album of the Year (Bone-A-Fied). The latest release “Pro-Bone-O” already considered their best effort is receiving world wide airplay since it’s release mid January 2011.
The blues purists may be put off by there aggressive style and imaginative interpretations, but the devotion of their passionate fans (The Boneheads) can’t be questioned. The song writing duo of guitarist Steven Dee Williams and vocalist Jake Johnson have matured into a creative force, with genre defying craftings that keep the listener on their toes, while weaving clever lyrics with deft musical offerings. Their style has brought comparisons from Lead Belly to Led Zeppelin and many influential artists in between. But be warned: If you like your blues in a can, this band may not be for you.
Oregon Music Hall of Fame multi-instrumentalist Steve Snyder brings a swiss army knife approach to musicianship, playing three saxophones, harmonica, flute, and keyboards. This versatility enables the band to easily shape shift from traditional blues to
rockers, and from jump blues to funk masters. The rhythm section of Randy Herbert and Ben Laing provide the foundation that allows the band to spring in whichever direction the composition demands.
The band formed in 2006 when Williams, Johnson, and original drummer Todd Stevens got together to put on a show for a local beer brewers club. All three were long time friends that had played in various bands together in the past, but never in the same
band at the same time. The gig was a hit, and it felt good enough to see “where it would lead”. They tried a couple of bass players before they called upon another old band mate Henry Gavaldon. At this point all four guys had known each other for over 20 years
and were really a “band of brothers”. In 2007 while playing a gig on the Oregon coast another friend (Steve Snyder) was by chance spending the weekend with some friends in the same town. He sat in that night, changed the dynamic of the band, and has
never left. In 2012 Stevens and Gavaldon were replaced by Randy Herbert and Ben Laing.
Preparing for their third release: Pro-Bone-O more friends were called upon to help with the live show. Another Oregon Music Hall of Famer: Ricky O on trumpet, and Louisiana native and piano wizard Steve Kerin. Encores ensued.
Discography
Boogie Bone - Bone Daddy Records - 2007
Bone-A-Fied - Bone Daddy Records - 2009
Pro-Bone-O - Bone Daddy Records - 2011
6648 - BOOGIE BONE (2007)
BOOGIE BONE
''BOOGIE BONE''
OCTOBER 19 2007
39:38
1. Mama Told Me/3:34
2. Ain't No Good/4:07
3. Mean Streak Woman/3:57
4. Cheatin' Heart/4:17
5. What I Need/6:37
6. Workin' Class Stiff/3:05
7. Weekend Blues/3:19
8. Blue Sea Boogie/3:45
9. Feva/3:38
10. See It Through/3:19
Howlin’ Jake Johnson - vocals
Steven Dee Williams - guitar
Steve Snyder - Sax, harp, flute, keys
Todd "Spud" Stevens - Drums
Henry "Groove Master" Gavaldon - Bass
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
Boogie Bone has emerged as influential contributors to the fertile blues scene in Portland, Oregon, but not without ruffling some feathers along the way. In four years they have released three critically acclaimed self-produced records and shared the stage with blues legends: Coco Montoya, Rick Estrin and the Night Cats, Tab Benoit, and Duke Robillard. In 2010 they were added to the bill for prestigious Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival (largest blues festival west of the Mississippi). They have received Muddy nominations for: Best New Act, Best Contemporary Blues Band, Performance of the Year (twice), Male Vocalist of the year (twice), and
Northwest Album of the Year (Bone-A-Fied). The latest release “Pro-Bone-O” already considered their best effort is receiving world wide airplay since it’s release mid January 2011.
The blues purists may be put off by there aggressive style and imaginative interpretations, but the devotion of their passionate fans (The Boneheads) can’t be questioned. The song writing duo of guitarist Steven Dee Williams and vocalist Jake Johnson have matured into a creative force, with genre defying craftings that keep the listener on their toes, while weaving clever lyrics with deft musical offerings. Their style has brought comparisons from Lead Belly to Led Zeppelin and many influential artists in between. But be warned: If you like your blues in a can, this band may not be for you.
Oregon Music Hall of Fame multi-instrumentalist Steve Snyder brings a swiss army knife approach to musicianship, playing three saxophones, harmonica, flute, and keyboards. This versatility enables the band to easily shape shift from traditional blues to
rockers, and from jump blues to funk masters. The rhythm section of Randy Herbert and Ben Laing provide the foundation that allows the band to spring in whichever direction the composition demands.
The band formed in 2006 when Williams, Johnson, and original drummer Todd Stevens got together to put on a show for a local beer brewers club. All three were long time friends that had played in various bands together in the past, but never in the same
band at the same time. The gig was a hit, and it felt good enough to see “where it would lead”. They tried a couple of bass players before they called upon another old band mate Henry Gavaldon. At this point all four guys had known each other for over 20 years
and were really a “band of brothers”. In 2007 while playing a gig on the Oregon coast another friend (Steve Snyder) was by chance spending the weekend with some friends in the same town. He sat in that night, changed the dynamic of the band, and has
never left. In 2012 Stevens and Gavaldon were replaced by Randy Herbert and Ben Laing.
Preparing for their third release: Pro-Bone-O more friends were called upon to help with the live show. Another Oregon Music Hall of Famer: Ricky O on trumpet, and Louisiana native and piano wizard Steve Kerin. Encores ensued.
Discography
Boogie Bone - Bone Daddy Records - 2007
Bone-A-Fied - Bone Daddy Records - 2009
Pro-Bone-O - Bone Daddy Records - 2011
''BOOGIE BONE''
OCTOBER 19 2007
39:38
1. Mama Told Me/3:34
2. Ain't No Good/4:07
3. Mean Streak Woman/3:57
4. Cheatin' Heart/4:17
5. What I Need/6:37
6. Workin' Class Stiff/3:05
7. Weekend Blues/3:19
8. Blue Sea Boogie/3:45
9. Feva/3:38
10. See It Through/3:19
Howlin’ Jake Johnson - vocals
Steven Dee Williams - guitar
Steve Snyder - Sax, harp, flute, keys
Todd "Spud" Stevens - Drums
Henry "Groove Master" Gavaldon - Bass
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
Boogie Bone has emerged as influential contributors to the fertile blues scene in Portland, Oregon, but not without ruffling some feathers along the way. In four years they have released three critically acclaimed self-produced records and shared the stage with blues legends: Coco Montoya, Rick Estrin and the Night Cats, Tab Benoit, and Duke Robillard. In 2010 they were added to the bill for prestigious Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival (largest blues festival west of the Mississippi). They have received Muddy nominations for: Best New Act, Best Contemporary Blues Band, Performance of the Year (twice), Male Vocalist of the year (twice), and
Northwest Album of the Year (Bone-A-Fied). The latest release “Pro-Bone-O” already considered their best effort is receiving world wide airplay since it’s release mid January 2011.
The blues purists may be put off by there aggressive style and imaginative interpretations, but the devotion of their passionate fans (The Boneheads) can’t be questioned. The song writing duo of guitarist Steven Dee Williams and vocalist Jake Johnson have matured into a creative force, with genre defying craftings that keep the listener on their toes, while weaving clever lyrics with deft musical offerings. Their style has brought comparisons from Lead Belly to Led Zeppelin and many influential artists in between. But be warned: If you like your blues in a can, this band may not be for you.
Oregon Music Hall of Fame multi-instrumentalist Steve Snyder brings a swiss army knife approach to musicianship, playing three saxophones, harmonica, flute, and keyboards. This versatility enables the band to easily shape shift from traditional blues to
rockers, and from jump blues to funk masters. The rhythm section of Randy Herbert and Ben Laing provide the foundation that allows the band to spring in whichever direction the composition demands.
The band formed in 2006 when Williams, Johnson, and original drummer Todd Stevens got together to put on a show for a local beer brewers club. All three were long time friends that had played in various bands together in the past, but never in the same
band at the same time. The gig was a hit, and it felt good enough to see “where it would lead”. They tried a couple of bass players before they called upon another old band mate Henry Gavaldon. At this point all four guys had known each other for over 20 years
and were really a “band of brothers”. In 2007 while playing a gig on the Oregon coast another friend (Steve Snyder) was by chance spending the weekend with some friends in the same town. He sat in that night, changed the dynamic of the band, and has
never left. In 2012 Stevens and Gavaldon were replaced by Randy Herbert and Ben Laing.
Preparing for their third release: Pro-Bone-O more friends were called upon to help with the live show. Another Oregon Music Hall of Famer: Ricky O on trumpet, and Louisiana native and piano wizard Steve Kerin. Encores ensued.
Discography
Boogie Bone - Bone Daddy Records - 2007
Bone-A-Fied - Bone Daddy Records - 2009
Pro-Bone-O - Bone Daddy Records - 2011
January 2, 2014
6647 - GLEN DELPIT AND THE SUBTERRANEANS - Life Is Like Shakespeare (2013)
GLEN DELPIT AND THE SUBTERRANEANS
''LIFE IS LIKE SHAKESPEARE''
2013
38:42
1 - Champagne/3:47
2 - Waiting/3:28
3 - Stones Throw From Hell/6:00
4 - Down The Highway/4:50
5 - I'll Come Running/3:28
6 - Life Is Like Shakespeare/4:36
7 - Pay The Piper/3:55
8 - The Cure/5:16
9 - New Sawmill Moan/3:22
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
GLEN DELPIT AND THE SUBTERRANEANS
Glen Delpit and the Subterraneans specialize in Bluesy American Roots Music. They harvest bits of Blues, Folk, Rock, Country and R & B into a driving and highly danceable sound that is all original in content. It's been called "Bluesrootsy Americana". They have been performing for a quarter of a century, opening for and backing up such notables as Bo Diddley, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Leon Russell, Dave Alvin, Booker T., Marshall Tucker, AliceStuart, Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, The Blasters and countless others. They were recently named Best Local Band in the FRIBA BLOB awards(Best locally owned business)The Subterraneans are; Dean MacDonald, Joe Luppino, Chris Eacock, John Suhr and Glen Delpit.
GLEN DELPIT
Born in New Orleans, living in California,and recently named Musician of the Year in Fresno Magazine's online poll, Glen Delpit has been mining the roots of American Music with his bluesy and folk oriented slide guitar style for more than 35 years.His vocals have been characterized from Deep Delta to Van Morrison and his original songs have been described as literate and poetic and can take their place with the finest American songwriters. He has opened for many American Music legends such as John Lee Hooker,Bo Diddley, Leon Russell, Brownie McGhee, Pinetop Perkins, Katie Webster and many, many others.He has also shared the stage with many prominent American Roots artists like Dave Alvin, Jackie Greene, Peter Case, Jonahan Richman and the British legend Eric Burdon.
''LIFE IS LIKE SHAKESPEARE''
2013
38:42
1 - Champagne/3:47
2 - Waiting/3:28
3 - Stones Throw From Hell/6:00
4 - Down The Highway/4:50
5 - I'll Come Running/3:28
6 - Life Is Like Shakespeare/4:36
7 - Pay The Piper/3:55
8 - The Cure/5:16
9 - New Sawmill Moan/3:22
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
GLEN DELPIT AND THE SUBTERRANEANS
Glen Delpit and the Subterraneans specialize in Bluesy American Roots Music. They harvest bits of Blues, Folk, Rock, Country and R & B into a driving and highly danceable sound that is all original in content. It's been called "Bluesrootsy Americana". They have been performing for a quarter of a century, opening for and backing up such notables as Bo Diddley, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Leon Russell, Dave Alvin, Booker T., Marshall Tucker, AliceStuart, Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, The Blasters and countless others. They were recently named Best Local Band in the FRIBA BLOB awards(Best locally owned business)The Subterraneans are; Dean MacDonald, Joe Luppino, Chris Eacock, John Suhr and Glen Delpit.
GLEN DELPIT
Born in New Orleans, living in California,and recently named Musician of the Year in Fresno Magazine's online poll, Glen Delpit has been mining the roots of American Music with his bluesy and folk oriented slide guitar style for more than 35 years.His vocals have been characterized from Deep Delta to Van Morrison and his original songs have been described as literate and poetic and can take their place with the finest American songwriters. He has opened for many American Music legends such as John Lee Hooker,Bo Diddley, Leon Russell, Brownie McGhee, Pinetop Perkins, Katie Webster and many, many others.He has also shared the stage with many prominent American Roots artists like Dave Alvin, Jackie Greene, Peter Case, Jonahan Richman and the British legend Eric Burdon.
6646 - GLEN DELPIT AND THE SUBTERRANEANS - Lean Times In The Land Of Plenty (2010)
GLEN DELPIT AND THE SUBTERRANEANS
''LEAN TIMES IN THE LAND OF PLENTY''
2010
50:41
01 - Be Careful If You Stumble/5:36
02 - Sad Excuses/5:17
03 - Writing On The Wall/5:13
04 - When Eight Bells Toll/4:00
05 - Penitentiary Bound/6:48
06 - Down To The River/4:28
07 - Nothin' You Can Do/5:44
08 - Ride On/3:04
09 - Somethings Got A Hold On Me/4:28
10 - Heart Of Stone/3:53
11 - Desperate Man Revisited/2:10
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
GLEN DELPIT AND THE SUBTERRANEANS
Glen Delpit and the Subterraneans specialize in Bluesy American Roots Music. They harvest bits of Blues, Folk, Rock, Country and R & B into a driving and highly danceable sound that is all original in content. It's been called "Bluesrootsy Americana". They have been performing for a quarter of a century, opening for and backing up such notables as Bo Diddley, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Leon Russell, Dave Alvin, Booker T., Marshall Tucker, AliceStuart, Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, The Blasters and countless others. They were recently named Best Local Band in the FRIBA BLOB awards(Best locally owned business)The Subterraneans are; Dean MacDonald, Joe Luppino, Chris Eacock, John Suhr and Glen Delpit.
GLEN DELPIT
Born in New Orleans, living in California,and recently named Musician of the Year in Fresno Magazine's online poll, Glen Delpit has been mining the roots of American Music with his bluesy and folk oriented slide guitar style for more than 35 years.His vocals have been characterized from Deep Delta to Van Morrison and his original songs have been described as literate and poetic and can take their place with the finest American songwriters. He has opened for many American Music legends such as John Lee Hooker,Bo Diddley, Leon Russell, Brownie McGhee, Pinetop Perkins, Katie Webster and many, many others.He has also shared the stage with many prominent American Roots artists like Dave Alvin, Jackie Greene, Peter Case, Jonahan Richman and the British legend Eric Burdon.
''LEAN TIMES IN THE LAND OF PLENTY''
2010
50:41
01 - Be Careful If You Stumble/5:36
02 - Sad Excuses/5:17
03 - Writing On The Wall/5:13
04 - When Eight Bells Toll/4:00
05 - Penitentiary Bound/6:48
06 - Down To The River/4:28
07 - Nothin' You Can Do/5:44
08 - Ride On/3:04
09 - Somethings Got A Hold On Me/4:28
10 - Heart Of Stone/3:53
11 - Desperate Man Revisited/2:10
OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
GLEN DELPIT AND THE SUBTERRANEANS
Glen Delpit and the Subterraneans specialize in Bluesy American Roots Music. They harvest bits of Blues, Folk, Rock, Country and R & B into a driving and highly danceable sound that is all original in content. It's been called "Bluesrootsy Americana". They have been performing for a quarter of a century, opening for and backing up such notables as Bo Diddley, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Leon Russell, Dave Alvin, Booker T., Marshall Tucker, AliceStuart, Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, The Blasters and countless others. They were recently named Best Local Band in the FRIBA BLOB awards(Best locally owned business)The Subterraneans are; Dean MacDonald, Joe Luppino, Chris Eacock, John Suhr and Glen Delpit.
GLEN DELPIT
Born in New Orleans, living in California,and recently named Musician of the Year in Fresno Magazine's online poll, Glen Delpit has been mining the roots of American Music with his bluesy and folk oriented slide guitar style for more than 35 years.His vocals have been characterized from Deep Delta to Van Morrison and his original songs have been described as literate and poetic and can take their place with the finest American songwriters. He has opened for many American Music legends such as John Lee Hooker,Bo Diddley, Leon Russell, Brownie McGhee, Pinetop Perkins, Katie Webster and many, many others.He has also shared the stage with many prominent American Roots artists like Dave Alvin, Jackie Greene, Peter Case, Jonahan Richman and the British legend Eric Burdon.