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TRUE BLUE ARTISTS |
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 TRUE BLUE RECORDS first CD - an
exciting 14 track compilation showcasing albums from seven of the best of WA's
Blues & Roots artists. |
 RICHIE PAVLEDIS - WA's own Minstrel,
and acclaimed musician/songwriter. WAMI AWARD WINNER - Best Blues Song, 2001 for "Long Distance Dream" |
 STINGRAY - With both original tunes and
blues & funk classics as part of their play list, Stingray's versatility
shines through with every performance, whether it be regional venues or metro
pubs & bars. |
 INDIGO DUCK - Fun, good
times, great Blues music, and the feeling you have been entertained - that's a
night with Indigo Duck! |
 JOHN MEYER'S BLUES EXPRESS - From playing
on his father's guitar to Rose Tattoo to solo career, Australia's John Meyer
has always been about the blues. |
 BLUE SHADDY - Blue Shaddy are, Neil (Jim)
McClelland, guitar and vocals, Graham (Belly) McClelland, harmonica and
percussion, Sandra McClelland Bass guitar, and Arun on drums and percussion.
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 MIKE DE VELTA -Mike is currently
living in Fremantle and regularly performs as a solo artist utilising bluesy
vocals, harmonica, 12 string, resonator, lap steel, acoustic guitars and a
stomp box |
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West Australian BLUE & ROOTS ARTISTS |
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 BAYOU BROTHERS - The Bayou Brothers
may be from Western Australia but when it comes to their music they could have
been born and bred anywhere from the Mississippi Delta to the Oklahoma
Dustbowl. |
 PAUL GIOIA - One of Western Australia's foremost
blues and roots pianists, Paul also writes original songs that cover a wide
range of genres from gospel to jazz and even celtic arrangements. |
 MARK VINE - Mark started out in the 70's with the
sadly missed Gordon ('Smithy') Smiths' "Mickey Finn" - the Perth based version
and progressed onwards and outwards through many bands since. |
 GERARD MAUNICK - "GERARD MAUNICK sings in
English, Mauritian Creole and French, delivering a diverse blend of
Blues/Roots/Reggae/Funk with Island Creole overtones where vocal melodies and
soul guitar direct the many nuances." |
 ANDREW "WALTER" MORGAN - As a
solo performer outside of The Bayou Brothers, Andrew lays down his own style of
acoustic Blues in a mix of original and traditional songs. |
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KATE MEEHAN |
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 "Soulshaker" A
first class release from Australia's Queen of the blues, Kate's Vocals along
with Australia's most talented musicians and the recording expertise of A#
Sharp studios makes this one of the finest CDs released in 2002 "Kate Meehan
has been compared to Koko Taylor, which is a pretty tough act to follow.
However this gal can sing the blues as good as any that have come before
her".www.tothebone.com |
 A fine album........strong
vocals, very solid band, good feel and a really good sound. This compares
favourably with a lot of American blues bands, and it is head and shoulders
better than almost all the unsolicited albums I receive... Bruce Iglauer,
Alligator Records and Artist Management, Inc Chicago, Illinois, USA |
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RANDOM CHANCE RECORDS, New York, U.S. |
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 LITTLE
ARTHUR DUNCAN - "Live in Chicago" Little Arthur Duncan's blues are
infectious. As he sings, Arthur throws his head back, allowing pure emotion to
escape his soul and penetrate his audience. He bounces up and down with the
microphone firmly clenched in one hand, drawing inspiration from the sweat on
his own brow. When he plays the blues harp, he contorts his entire body to draw
out every note. He is a dynamic and energetic performer. |
 JIMMIE LEE ROBINSON - "Chicago
Jump" The late Chicago blues guitarist and vocalist Jimmie Lee Robinson
worked and recorded with Eddie Taylor, Freddy King, Willie Mabon and was part
of Little Walter's band for several years. Known for his slashing,
fast-fingered guitar riffs, he combined rough from-the-country blues with a
more modern, urban sound. This CD is a previously unreleased studio session
done in 1995-6. It features songs he never recorded before. |
 CHIEF SCHABUTTIE
GILLIAME - "Snakes Crawl At Night" A stout, jolly man who calls voodoo his
religion, Chief is a lover of big- legged women and he claims to have 7 wives
and 17 children. He speaks with a heavy African accent, writes from right to
left, and sings with a gravelly voice that has been likened to Howlin Woff. A
natural on the stage or in the studio, Chief entrances himself in his singing
while delivering his message with great passion. |
 SAM LAY - "I Get Evil" It's got a great cast
of musicians and this CD marks the first time on record Sam has accompanied
himself on solo guitar. The Blues doesn't get any deeper than that. Sam is an
artist who stays true to himself. What you hear here is basically what you'll
hear in his live shows. Pure unfettered Chicago Blues. You don't hear many
folks playin' it this real these days. Sam Lay is still the Shuflle Master!
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 HOWARD GLAZER &
THE EL 34's - "Brown Paper Bag" A variety of musical endeavours continued
to mold Howard's unique style, most notably his recent work with Harmonica Shah
who he's toured the world with several times. His new record "Brown Paper Bag"
expounds on the blues rock mix, taking it to another level. While maintaining
his blues integrity, Howard and his band members Bob Goodwin and Charles Stuart
have opened up "full throtttle" for an approach that promises to deliver in the
uncompromising manner that the Motor City is known for. |
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SCANDINAVIAN |
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 From
Norway comes some wonderful raw, rockin' Blues. "Life Is A Rocky Road" - Dr
Bendix.In 1999 three well seasoned musicians (Kjell Bendixen, Morten Hansen, and Roger Vadseth) were lured to the Blues through the recordings of Muddy Waters, Lee Oscar, Robert Johnson, Dave Hole, Johnny V, The Blues Brothers, etc. Their individual experience performing in bands that played Blues, jazz, rock'n'roll, and heavy rock was the catalyst that inspired them to form Dr. BenDix. |
 From Sweden comes piano
boogie & rock'n'roll Blues, plus a touch of jazz "Finest Boogie and
Swing Collection" - Jump 4 Joy An explosion of musical talent and showmanship. A combination of boogie-woogie, jazz, blues, stand-up comedy & traditional rock'n'roll. Open your heart and ears to Jump 4 Joy & Ulf Sandström. These are exceptional musicians and entertainers, with over 2000 gigs since 1990. Jump 4 Joy is popular in Stockholm and Helsinki at the main jazz & blues clubs. |
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