My blues album of the week review
All right we got another Blues Album of the Week to get to, this week I present Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers, Sinner Street. Released in September 2000, 11 songs rolling in at 50 minutes. I found Jimmy by accident, again, when you get to the end of your playlist on Amazon Music, it will … Read moreJimmy Thackery and the Drivers , Sinner Street
Alright, this weeks Blues album is, All Blues, from the Peter Frampton Band, yes that Peter Frampton. I found this when I was searching for versions of “She Caught the Katy”. What a pleasant surprise it was. All of Frampton’s clean crisp chops are here in all their glory. Personally I always thought of Mr … Read morePeter Frampton, All Blues 05-30-2021
This week I bring you Mr Aaron Thibeaux Walker, yes that’s T-Bone Walker to you and me. The album is T-Bone Blues, released in 1959. Yes its an oldie, but good lord it’s a goodie! Not only is this a good enjoyable listen, it’s also a mini course in the blues from one of the … Read moreT-Bone Walker, T-Bone Blues 05-23-2021
It has returned, yep it’s Blues album of the week time again. This week we have a scorcher, JT Coldfire Live. So, a couple of weeks ago I was perusing the Truefire facebook page and someone had posted about finding a JT Coldfire Cd at a used book store. They went on to say, A, … Read moreJT Coldfire, Live 05-16-2021
This week we bring you the brilliantly talented Robben Ford, the album Live at Rockpalast, recorded in 1998 and 2007. This recording consists of mostly upbeat tunes in a bluesy jazzy style. A lot of good stuff here. The opener “How Deep in the Blues (Do You Want to Go)” gets things started and continues … Read moreRobben Ford, Live at Rockpalast 4-19-21
This week I bring you David Grissom, Trio Live 2020, recorded at the Saxon Pub in Austin, Texas. David has toured / recorded with a number of artists from Joe Ely, John Mellencamp, the Dixie Chicks, Buddy Guy to the Allman Bros, Robben Ford and Ringo Starr. David’s impressive chops are in play from the … Read moreDavid Grissom, Trio Live 4-11-2021
This week I bring you another treat, this is Robin Trower, Another Days Blues. A while back I was on one of my forays to the ½ off book store in search of new to me music. What to my wondering eyes should appear?, but this Robin Trower CD! Quickly, snatch, grab and its mine. … Read moreRobin Trower Another Days Blues.. 4-4-2021
This week’s Blues album is Freddie King: Getting Ready. The album was released in 1970 on Shelter Records, formally Chess Records. A couple of interesting notes on this work, the album was produced by Leon Russell, noted musical renaissance man. The album also includes noted sideman, bassist Donald “Duck” Dunn. Getting Ready is interesting in … Read moreFreddie King: Getting Ready… 03-21-2021
This week I introduce, for your listening pleasure, The Sean Chambers Band. The album is entitled Welcome to my Blues, released in 2018. It is Sean’s 7th album. Back in 1998 Sean started his career fronting a SRV tribute band, from there he went on to become Hubert Sumlin’s guitarist and band leader for several … Read moreSean Chambers Band: Welcome to my Blues 3-14-201
Alright, it’s time for this week’s Blues album of the week. Now before anyone says “what a give-up”. The other day as I was bopping about on my straight gig, (stocking ammo at Academy), I had my ear buds in listening to some jams, now I got like 800 hrs of music on my phone … Read moreAllman Brothers: Live at the Fillmore East 3-7-2021