My blues album of the week review
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
This week I bring for your listening enjoyment, one of the Kings, yep it’s the Marcus King Band. I have been digging this man for a while now. His is one of those bands that just grow on you. The album is Carolina Confessions, released in 2018. 10 songs at 48 mins. Killer guitar tone, … Read moreMarcus King Band: Carolina Confessions 2-28-2021
This week’s Blues Album of the week is Chris Cain: Chris Cain. Released in 2017 on his own label, this is rich, jazz-infused blues in a big band setting, very reminiscent of BB King, Bobby Blue Bland. Some highlights: Meanest Woman in Town; upbeat, jump blues, guitar tone and style very much in the BB … Read moreChris Cain: Chris Cain 2-21-2021
Yes folks it’s that time again, for Dave’s Blues Album of the Week! This week I want to introduce for your listening pleasure, Mike Zito, his album “Make Blues, not War”. Mike has very nice expressive chops, good vocals that fit the songs perfectly. Take a shot on Mike Zito you will enjoy him. Alright, … Read moreMike Zito Make Blues, Not War 2-14-2021
This week’s Blues Album of the week, now we are going old school on this one, is The London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions. This recording brings Howlin’ Wolf together with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, Ian Stewart, even Ringo Starr made an appearance. Some highlights, Sitting on top of the World, Highway 49, … Read moreThe London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions 02-07-2021
Alright ! This week’s Blues Album of the Week: Albert King Live in the 70’s. You can definitely hear the huge influence the Albert was on a young SRV. Lots of good stuff on this one, highlights include; the smooth ease of Personal Manager and I’ll Play the Blues for You, the gritty, hard hitting … Read moreAlbert King Live in the 70’s 02-01-2021
This week’s Blues Album o the week is: Matt Schofield, The Trio Live. One of Matt’s earliest works, this was recorded at a small gig back in 2003. High points: Everyday I have the Blues, crisp and clean, a sizzling version of Travelin South and the lowdown Sitting on top of the World. The Trio … Read moreMatt Schofield, The Trio, Live 01-24-2021
This week’s “Dave’s Blues album of the Week”, is Philip Sayce “Spirit Rising”, Philip’s new studio release. Been digging Mr Sayce’s work for a while now. This LP takes you on a most enjoyable musical journey, from the whammy bar infested opener, “Warning Shot”, thru Hendrix-ish, Travers-like, Allmans style tunes. Plenty of speedy, tasty chops … Read morePhilip Sayce – Spirit Rising 01-18-2021