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kme
Musik-Harry 2005
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 Posted - 2006/08/23 : 23:30:07
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Mikael Santana - Point of Departure
"..a hot set of up-tempo electric blues that's part Memphis, part Austin and all good." Bill Ellis - The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Saturday, June 7, 1997
At the relatively late age of 30; after seeing the movie Crossroads, Mikael Santana took up the study of the Blues Harmonica. By studying such masters as James Cotton, Little Walter, and Sonny Boy Williamson, his progress on the instrument was rapid. Within two years he was serving an apprenticeship under the tutelage of Butch Mudbone on Beale Street in Memphis, TN. It was during one of these gigs that the band was honored one evening by Greg Allman, who sat in for several numbers, and later compared Santana's harmonica playing to that of the late Paul Butterfield.
Following Mudbone's advice, Santana went on to develop his skills as a front man, and with guitarist Al Rollag, formed the band Metropolitan Avenue with Steve Earnshaw on bass and Mike Karcz on drums. Using a repertoire built on the traditional Chicago blues style, Metropolitan Avenue incorporated into its sound the jazz, jump blues, and West Coast swing elements of such modern blues greats as Big Joe and the Dynaflows, Charlie Musslewhite, Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, and William Clarke.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/mikael3
George Faber
Faber Blues
Eclectic blues with harmonica and vocals backed by a powerhouse cast of musicians - styles ranging from acoustic Delta, funk blues, jump, and high energy Chicago-style blues.
If you like harmonica-driven blues with a modern edge, this release is for you.
George Faber is a mature artist at the height of his powers. His days playing the Chicago blues circuit started after "going to school" in clubs where James Cotton, Junior Wells, or Muddy Waters were playing. Faber Blues takes George back to those Chicago roots. He put together his dream band of musicians and cut this spontaneous record the old fashioned way - live.
This recording is an example of exciting expressions and interpretations of Blues evolution, making it an eclectic offering with broad appeal.
One catch, it's not for anyone that isn't willing to crank up the stereo and feel the room shake a little.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/georgefaber
Cash Box Kings
Live! At The King Club
Up and coming young blues band (feat. Kenny "Beady Eyes" Smith on drums and vocals)dedicated to carrying on the spirit of the 1940's and 50's Chess and Sun Records era blues as well as the Mississippi Hill Country sound of Fred McDowell.
Rave Reviews of "Live! At The King Club" from around the world!
"These guys have obviously listened and learned."
"I love their stripped-down, paint-scorching approach to the Blues. The Cash Box Kings get my personal seal of approval."
Brian Williams-Blues Freepress UK
"The live recording shows they can all play with enthusiasm and talent and they all sing (Kenny does "Hoochie Koochie Man") and I certainly will not avoid them when I'm there..."
John Valenteyn-Maple Blues (Toronto Blues Society) Canada
http://cdbaby.com/cd/cashboxkings
Ellen Whyte & Reflex Blue
Here & Gone
Here and Gone" made it to the semi-finals for 2 Grammy Award nominations in 1999 for "Best New Artist," and "Best Contemporary Blues Album
Ellen has an arresting voice that allows her to deftly chart a course between blues shouter and jazz chanteuse." (John Foyston, The Oregonian)
Awards:
"Best Female Vocalist 2000"
"Best Contemporary Blues Band, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002" (Inducted into the Cascade Blues Association Hall of Fame 2002)
"Best Performance Of The Year 2002" (at the Waterfront Blues Festival)
http://cdbaby.com/cd/ewhyterb2
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