Showing posts with label Washington. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Washington. Show all posts

Monday, March 18, 2013

People, Hell and Angels - Jimi Hendrix - New Release Review - Guest review - Ellisjames

The bottom line is ‘Is it real and does it make you happy?’ To me, the answer is a decidedly “Yes” to both. The bottom line is ‘Is it real and does it make you happy?’ To me, the answer is a decidedly enthusiastic, ‘Yes’, to both. I was shopping locally at a music store and was taken aback at how few new and used Blues LPs were in stock when compared to the vast number LPs of Rock, Rap, Jazz and other genres. Yeah, OK, I get it. The demise of physical format music continues to be predicted. Purchase of listening rights to “cloud” and down-load content continues to grow. With that said, if vinyl is outdated and only making a somewhat of a comeback in a small segment of the music fan market, I simply ask, where in the hell are the Blues records, CDs and other media that no one seems to want? A brief conversation with an employee reminded me that I resided in Phoenix, AZ rather than NYC, Chicago, Memphis, Saint Louis or other more likely markets. None the less, I heard a noise that piqued my interest. Was he attempting to up-sell me? What was this Blues that I heard? Why did I not recognize it? Upon inquiry I learned that what I heard was the Elmore James song, ‘Bleeding Heart’ from the ‘new’ Hendrix release, ‘People, Hell and Angels’. After purchase, listening and review I can flatly say that I like it! This release pleases me in as much as it contains stripped-down Hendrix with hints of the Blues and tracks which have been heard before in less honest or truncated fashion. I do not pretend to be nor present myself as the know-it-all Hendrix aficionado yet trust myself when I hear things that I like. This CD makes me happy. Other reviewers have disparaged and dissected this release and have concluded that it is not a must have addition to any collection is not a five-star effort. I agree that it is not as polished and over produced as ‘Building the Perfect Beast’ nor as complicated as Miles Davis’s ‘Live at the Fillmore East.’ Maybe those are two reasons why I like it. Perhaps we have become so tainted and self-righteous that we have forgotten just where much of our current influences have come. ‘Hear My Train A Comin’ has been criticized as having been previously released yet stands proud just as presented in this set. The lyrical content within Bleeding Heart touches me as much does the playing. Blues, you want to talk blues? ‘Rhythm and Blues’ blended with soulful saxophone in addition to guitar performance that would be, and is, naturally found in just about any Buddy Guy, Mike Bloomfield (and Buddy Miles) or Stevie Ray Vaughn release. I heard one friend complain that ‘other people’ are singing in these Hendrix songs. Lonnie Youngblood adds soul and flavor to the mix (Let Me Move You) as does Albert Allen (Mojo Man) with Billy Cox in backup on ‘Earth Blues’. Complaining that Jimi shared the mic bothers me as much as knowing that Carlos Santana hires singers and sticks to playing his instrument. ‘Easy Blues’ is anything but, exhibiting the more typical driving Hendrix dental drill picking style countered and complimented by pleasing Jazz-like runs. This cut is a lesson in the Bass and drums providing foundation and holding the cut together. ‘Crash Landing’ is admittedly easy to skip given multiple listenings based more on the lyrical content and my personal preference than the instrumental performance. ‘Inside Out’ and ‘Hey Gypsy Boy’ have their moments but don’t overly excite this tainted and spoiled reviewer. We are reminded that these recordings were captured in 1968-69, not last week. I feel like I am criticizing the choice of stone for Moses’ tablets. Speaking of stone, ‘Mojo Man’ shows hints of bedrock influence on the Memphis horn and soul fusion genre yet to come. The Buddy Miles drumming connection to Mike Bloomfield is not forgotten. Definite Electric Flag and sniffs of Doctor John reside. ‘Villanova Junction Blues,’ to me, remains a knock out. This cut remains classic Hendrix no matter how often you have heard it before in other releases. Stevie Ray Vaughn’s later releases are absolutely derived from this mother lode. Is this collection real? Yes. Does this collection make me happy? Absolutely! Will this CD change my life or determine my future? No, I’m a realist. I’ve learned to enjoy things for what they are. Come on people, this is Hendrix without posthumous over-dubs and session players! With respect to the family, I suggest this release as a recommended buy.

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Saturday, March 9, 2013

Sumpin' Jumpin - Bumps Blackwell

Robert "Bumps" Blackwell (May 23, 1918 – March 9, 1985) was an American songwriter, arranger, and record producer, best known for his work overseeing the early hits of Little Richard, as well as grooming Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Lloyd Price, Sam Cooke, Herb Alpert, Larry Williams, and Sly and the Family Stone at the start of their music careers. He should not be confused with another songwriter: Otis Blackwell. Born Robert Alexander Blackwell in Seattle, Washington, he led a jazz group in the late 1940s that included pianist Ray Charles and trumpeter Quincy Jones. He moved to Hollywood, California to continue studying composition, but he instead took a job at Art Rupe's Specialty Records as an arranger and producer. He worked with Sam Cooke, Larry Williams, Lloyd Price and Guitar Slim, as well as producing Little Richard's rise to stardom in 1955. In addition to producing Little Richard's breakthrough hit "Tutti Frutti" following hearing him sing the song in the studio, Blackwell also produced Little Richard's other mid-50s hits, co-writing some as them as well, including: "Long Tall Sally"; "Good Golly Miss Molly"; "Ready Teddy"; and "Rip It Up". They all quickly became rock and roll standards, and have subsequently been covered by hundreds of artists including Elvis Presley, The Beatles and Creedence Clearwater Revival. He also produced Sam Cooke's hit "You Send Me". Blackwell left Specialty in 1957, taking Sam Cooke with him to Keen Records. He was the West Coast A&R director for Mercury Records from 1959 to 1963, and produced Little Richard's gospel recordings for that label. He became Richard's manager and continued to work with him into the 1970s. In 1981 Blackwell produced some songs for Bob Dylan's album, Shot of Love, including the title track. Blackwell died at his home in Hacienda Heights in Whittier, California in 1985 of pneumonia

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Monday, February 25, 2013

Blues is in the House - Stacy Jones Band

WA Blues Society’s 2009 BB Award Winner “BEST NEW BAND” SJB continues to blow fans away with their high-energy, genre bending performances. Amazing vocals, incredible musicianship, outstanding songwriting and powerful, dynamic arrangements – it’s easy to understand why Stacy and her band are captivating the crowds and gathering new fans at each event they perform. Stacy Jones not only impresses with a vocal richness beyond her years but is also a top-notch harmonica player as well as playing keyboards and acoustic guitar. The entertaining trio of Rick Bowen (drums), Tom Jones (bass) and Jeff Menteer (guitar) provides the foundation for a strong ensemble sound and the band’s obvious joy of making music together is contagious. In 2009 The Stacy Jones Band took the Seattle music scene by storm, playing over 115 gigs & festivals as well as winning the Best New Band award from The Washington State Blues Society. The band released a limited edition CD Live at the Triple Door, in September2009 The Stacy Jones Band’s first full length CD “Long Time Comin” was released in January 2010 and continues to receive strong airplay and is now in its second pressing. 2011 looks promising for this Northwest favorite. May 2010 Stacy Jones is award the Best Female vocalist award from The Washington Blues Society. Nov 2011 the band released "No Need to Spell It Out," on Critical Sun Recordings. The 4th full length album was Produced by Bubba Jones and recorded at Contact Create Studios-Snohomish. 2012 the album was nominated for NW recording of the year by the Washington Blues Society. Dec 2011 Jeff Menteer released "The Nature of My Dreams," his first solo album featuring memebers of SJB ,produced by Jeff Menteer and Tom Jones. June 1.2012 release Live And Untapped. captured May 2011 at the Untapped Blues and Brews festival,Showcasing the strengths and depth of the whole group, the set was recorded by Jazz Stream mobile and mixed at Studio Litho in Seattle by Floyd Reitsma (Pearl Jam-Dave Mathews) and mastered by Ed Brooks at RFI.

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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Jesus Just Left Chicago - David Brewer

David Brewer. Big? Yeah! Intimidating? Maybe. Dull? Never! And definitely talented. All those years of playing blues rooms have accomplished a very good thing. They’ve created a seasoned player with a sly knack for catchy songwriting, monster guitar chops and near genre-perfect banged-up vocals. Brewer’s been living the life of a bluesman for 40 years. Although he was born and still lives in Seattle, his mom is from Florida and his dad is from Tennessee. He went to high school in Hawaii with Gabby Pahinui’s kids. He’s part Seminole and very proud of his American Indian heritage. After a tour in Vietnam, in 1969, he made his way back to Seattle via Texas. Once back, he toured for 2 ½ years with Albert Collins. David first toured Europe in 95’ and 96’, he's been doing his solo show overseas for the past four years.. He’s won The Washington Blues Society’s awards for “Best Guitar Player” and “Best Songwriter” several times. He weathered good times and bad and shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the blues. If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want to learn more about Blues news and Fathers of the Blues, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band! ”LIKE”

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Stainless Steel Toilet - The Muddy Sons

The Muddy Sons were created when a South bound train out of Chicago collided with a North bound train out of Mississippi. Not literally, of course, but that's the intensity you can expect from this brandnew two-man band whose members are anything but new to the blues. The Muddy Sons are comprised of Madman Sam, an intense songwriter / singer / guitarist from Portland, and Jeff "Drummerboy" Hayes , a drummer from Seattle with many years experience playing drums for all types of blues and roots music bands. Both Sam and Jeff draw heavy influence from the deep past of traditional blues while keeping a firm grasp on the present and future of today's music. They deliver intense performances with a strong emphasis on good songwriting that keeps their audiences truly captivated. If you ever wondered what it would have been like if those old acoustic blues guys had gotten their hands on electric guitars, Madman Sam may be your answer. Sam has spent the last 20 years as a solo acoustic blues musician playing some of the rawest, most original delta-style blues since Son House. His acoustic guitar playing is hard and rhythmic like the country blues of the early 1900s, yet full of 1940s and 50s Chicago style lead guitar playing as well. Now, after 20 years, he has taken that acoustic playing strength and applied it to electric guitar for a truly unique, finger-picked electric guitar style. Madman Sam's vocals are loud, powerful, and seriously attention grabbing. Sam learned to sing the blues by listening to music made by people who were around before microphones even existed...and it shows. His powerful singing style combined with his intense and often humorous lyrics, often draw people in from outside the venue, just to see what the hell is going on! Madman Sam has released 4 solo albums of original material to date: Back On My Feet Again (1994), Madman Blues (1998), I Feel So Evil (2010), and the 2011 Muddy Award Nominated CD Nothing In The Clouds But Rain (2011). He also represented the Cascade Blues Association in the 2012 international Blues Challenge as a solo act. The dynamic drumming style of Jeff Hayes, also known as Drummerboy, fits well with any style of blues whether it be early 1900s delta style, or the more modern rhythm and blues styles of later years. His versatility as a drummer works perfectly with Madman Sam's often odd-rhythm style of playing that tends to have a fluctuating feel and tempo. Jeff's ability to listen to, feel, and grow with the music as it's played helps to give their music that unique organic flavor that makes it stand out as something truly different. The multi-award winning drummer has been featured on dozens of recordings, with almost as many bands, not only as a drummer, but as a singer / songwriter as well. He has traveled the world to play music and has played with some of the best talent in the industry, at some of the greatest venues and festivals. His current personal project, Drummerboy: A Revolution in Roots Music is a regular live show featuring a rotating cast of some of the best musicians the Pacific Northwest and beyond has to offer. Madman Sam and Jeff Hayes met at the 2011 Waterfront Blues Festival after Sam's solo acoustic performance and spoke briefly about their mutual love for old delta blues. Over the next several months they had the chance to play together a handful of times and were thrilled with the results. Sam was very impressed with Jeff's range of drumming and extra impressed that he seemed to have the same crazy personality type as him. Nine months after their first meeting the Muddy Sons were born, offering a whole new look at traditional blues, breathing fresh air into that old raw sound. The result is a Chicago flavored delta blues that is intended to be music for today, not a history lesson. On July 4th, 2012 The Muddy Sons won the Cascade Blues Association's Journey to Mermphis Competition as the solo/duo entries and will be representing the association in the Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge in January/February of 2013. If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band! - ”LIKE”

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Dolly Dagger - Jimi Hendrix

How do you do a tribute to one of the most inventive guitar players that ever lived? You just lay it out there and enjoy!
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American musician and singer-songwriter. He is widely considered to be the greatest electric guitarist in music history and one of the most influential musicians of his era despite his mainstream exposure being limited to four years. He achieved fame in the United States following his 1967 performance at the Monterey Pop Festival after initial success in Europe with his group The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Later, he headlined the iconic 1969 Woodstock Festival and the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival. He favored raw overdriven amplifiers with high gain and treble and was instrumental in developing the previously undesirable technique of guitar amplifier feedback. Hendrix helped to popularize use of the wah-wah pedal in mainstream rock, which he often used to deliver tonal exaggerations in his solos, particularly with high bends, complex guitar playing, and use of legato. Hendrix was a pioneer in experimentation with stereophonic phasing effects in rock music recordings. He was influenced by electric blues artists such as B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Albert King and Elmore James, surf rock guitarist Dick Dale, rhythm and blues and soul guitarists Curtis Mayfield and Steve Cropper, and the jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. Hendrix began dressing and wearing a moustache like Little Richard when he performed and recorded in his band from March 1, 1964, through to the spring of 1965. In 1966, he stated, "I want to do with my guitar what Little Richard does with his voice". Hendrix won several prestigious rock music awards during his lifetime, and many more posthumously. The Jimi Hendrix Experience was inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. The award's biography noted that Jimi Hendrix "expanded the range and vocabulary of the electric guitar into areas no musician had ever ventured before. His boundless drive, technical ability and creative application of such effects as wah-wah and distortion forever transformed the sound of rock and roll." Hendrix was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005. An English Heritage blue plaque was erected to identify his former residence on Brook Street, London, in September 1997. A star for Hendrix on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was dedicated on November 14, 1991 at 6627 Hollywood Boulevard. In 2005, his debut US album, Are You Experienced, was one of 50 recordings added that year to the United States National Recording Registry to "be preserved for all time" in the Library of Congress as "part of the nation's audio legacy." Rolling Stone named Hendrix the top guitarist on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all-time in 2003 If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band! - ”LIKE”

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Blues Is In The House - Stacy Jones Band


Stacy Jones has had the opportunity to share her cut-loose harp riffs and sultry chops with some of the most well known blues musicians around. Born and raised in Seattle, Stacy began playing the piano at four years old. At seven she picked up the guitar and at eight her father, Tom, started bringing her up on stage to sing Hank Williams tunes with his band -- she hasn't been able to stay away from the stage since. Stacy met up with Beth Wulff at fourteen and that's when she was truly introduced to the blues. At sixteen she started learning how to rip on the harmonica and became a regular at The Scarlet Tree blues jams where she met Annieville and had the opportunity to trade riffs with Alice Stuart, Mark Dufresnes (Roomful of Blues), Mark Whitman, Dave Conant and many other incredible musicians. A few years later Stacy got the opportunity to play with "The Seattle Blues" headed by Tim Sherman and John Hodgkin. This experience opened several doors for her and after meeting Ray Hartman, the former bass player with Dick Powell (Little Bill and the Blues Notes), they gathered several astounding musicians and formed "The Stacy Jones Band". Stacy then had the opportunity to play with the "Highway 99 Blues AllStars" with Randy Oxford, Jerry Lee Davidson, Virginia Klemens, John Lee, Hod Rod, and Steve Sarkowsky. As well as being The Hwy 99 house band they performed at the 2005 Bumbershoot Festival opening for Sonny Landreth and Buckwheat Zydeco. Stacy performed for the last two years as Stacy Jones and the Wolf Tones with Beth and Jim Wulff, Jeff Menteer and her father Tom Jones. The group produced an all original CD consisting of 11 tunes. Stacy has also had the recent opportunity to share the stage with Elvin Bishop, several members of his band, Scott Sutherland and Mike Emerson of the Tommy Castro Band, Bobby Murray and Dave Mathews of Etta James' Roots Band, and The John Nemeth Band on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
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Friday, June 29, 2012

Skinny Woman - Son Jack Jr. & Michael Wilde


Son Jack Jr & Michael Wilde are an award winning traditional blues duo based out of Seattle, WA. Neither are strangers to the music industry, counting 30+ years of touring and recording experience between them, both in the US and Europe. They released their first joint album (“Walk The Talk”) in September 2010 and have received widespread and regular national airplay peaking at #2 Picks To Click on XM/Sirius Radio and hit #49 on the National Roots Music blues).

The duo’s spirited and energetic acoustic performances are what set them apart, and live shows have been described as “intoxicating, intense, exciting experiences”. “We play blues in the way we believe it was intended to sound back in the day, meaning rough and ready dance music, if you know what I mean”. Theirrepertoire consists of predominantly original material but also pays respect to a carefully chosen set of covers by the likes of Charley Patton, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Big Bill Broonzy, RL Burnside and Tommy Johnson among others. “The songs we choose to cover are those that personally connect with us. When you come to a show you’re guaranteed a good time. However, we’re not your typical weekend party band, so if you’re looking for “Mustang Sally” we’re probably not gonna make your night”. However, this approach seems to work as evidenced by the reaction of many at their live shows where dancing is common, and many would say, unavoidable.

The duo is much in demand and has performed at every major venue in Washington and Oregon. Some of the highlights to date include sharing the stage with Charlie Musselwhite, Magic Slim, Coco Montoya, Sonny Landreth and Candye Kane. They appeared at Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival in 2009 and again in 2010. As if that wasn’t enough, they also earned the right to compete at the International Blues Challenge semi-finals in Memphis, TN in 2009 and 2010. In February 2012, they had the honor to travel to St Louis to open for Chuck Berry.
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Monday, June 25, 2012

Underworld Records/Blind Raccoon artist: Tim "Too Slim" Langford - Broken Halo - New Release Review

I just received Broken Halo, the newest solo release from Tim Langford. Langford, best known as the guitar player with the Taildraggers, has put together a very interesting solo project using acoustic guitar, dobro, tenor Uke and harmonica along with electric bass and electronic drums. The recording opens with the very haunting La Llorona, an original song based upon a Hispanic legend of a woman who drowns her children to be with the man she loves, only to be rejected. She ultimately commits suicide and prevented from entering heaven, forced to walk the earth in search of her children. This is a great song.Particularly nice slide work. Shaking A Cup is a light acoustic boogie tribute to the homeless in the street. Cool guitar riffs throughout. You Hide It Well is a straight up acoustic blues tune with slide dobro. Princeville Serenade is another acoustic duet with uke and slide dobro. Langford seems to have a great formula for pulling strong melody and feeling from this pairing of instruments. North Dakota Girl is a cool blues along the lines of how David Bromberg plays the blues, with feeling and a touch of humor... and strong pickin'. Real nice tune. Long Tall Black Cat is possibly the most "authentic" (traditional) blues track on the cd. I like it quite well. Langford has a strong voice and has great control of his slide. This 11 track cd of original work is some of the strongest work that I have heard from Langford and a few of the tunes are classic keepers. Check this one out!

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Sumpin' Jumpin - Bumps Blackwell


Robert "Bumps" Blackwell (May 23, 1918 – March 9, 1985) was an American songwriter, arranger, and record producer, best known for his work overseeing the early hits of Little Richard, as well as grooming Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Lloyd Price, Sam Cooke, Herb Alpert, Larry Williams, and Sly and the Family Stone at the start of their music careers. He should not be confused with another songwriter: Otis Blackwell.
Born Robert Alexander Blackwell in Seattle, Washington, he led a jazz group in the late 1940s that included pianist Ray Charles and trumpeter Quincy Jones. He moved to Hollywood, California to continue study composition, but he instead took a job at Art Rupe's Specialty Records as an arranger and producer. He worked with Larry Williams, Lloyd Price and Guitar Slim, as well as producing Little Richard's rise to stardom in 1955.

In addition to producing Little Richard's breakthrough hit "Tutti Frutti" following hearing him sing the song in the studio, Blackwell also produced Little Richard's other mid-50s hits, co-writing some as them as well, including: "Long Tall Sally"; "Good Golly Miss Molly"; "Ready Teddy"; and "Rip It Up". They all quickly became rock and roll standards, and have subsequently been covered by hundreds of artists including Elvis Presley, The Beatles and Creedence Clearwater Revival.

He also produced Sam Cooke's hit "You Send Me". Blackwell left Specialty in 1957, taking Sam Cooke with him to Keen Records. He was the West Coast A&R director for Mercury Records from 1959 to 1963, and produced Little Richard's gospel recordings for that label. He became Richard's manager and continued to work with him into the 1970s.

In 1981 Blackwell produced some songs for Bob Dylan's album, Shot of Love, including the title track.

Blackwell died at his home in Hacienda Heights in Whittier, California in 1985 of pneumonia.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Still Ain't Got The Blues - The Wired Band


The WIRED! BAND -- 2010 and 2011 winners of the Washington Blues Society's regional International Blues Challenge and semi-finalists at the 2011 International Blues Challenge held in Memphis TN, 2011 Washington Blues Society Best of the Blues awards for BEST BAND, BEST SONGWRITER, and BEST ENTERTAINER -- is a high-energy rockin' blues band that loves to play classic fifties style rock 'n' roll and the blues songs that inspired it. Guitarist/Vocalist Kevin Sutton from St. Louis, Missouri, drummer Rick Jacobson, and bassist Keith Bakke, both from the Seattle Area, have a combined 75 years of professional experience. They really love what they do, and it shows on their faces. Expect the unexpected! This band goes from a comfortable quiet whisper to in your face and loud and proud!
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Saturday, December 17, 2011

One Foot on the Path - Billy Shew Band


The Billy Shew Band.. Out of Tacoma, Washington comes a band that is right out of the radio waves. True live instrumentals, manicured vocals and the best groove rock band I’ve ever heard. Their instrumental solos are refreshing and the sound is incredible. The Billy Shew Band has been playing the Northwest music scene for several years and continue to get praise and recognition for their fine work. Billy Shew is an award winning guitarist, songwriter and vocalist who’s talent is beautifully displayed in those guitar solo riffs that blow you away. This is The Billy Shew Band. With his all-pro, incredibly crisp rhythm section, Billy’s precise and melodic guitar sings gently with his vocals to produce some very inspiring and genuine music. Every note that is played is felt deep in your inner soul. Whether it be up beat or full of soul, this band really know how to showcase their talent.
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