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BLUES CD STORE BLUESLETTER ISSUE 311 ‘Free Beer And Chicken’ – This newsletter is FREE Tel: 01296 634991
BLUES CD STORE FEATURED &EW RELEASES
The legendary Texan guitar dynamo was so pleased with the response to
his 2010 album Blues, Ballads and Favorites that he decided to follow it up
with a brand new collection he’s calling—what else?—More Blues, Ballads
and Favorites! Packed with 16 covers of classic tunes that are close to his
heart, recorded in his hometown of Austin, Texas—reunites Vaughan with
the same cast of musicians that helped him out on the previous set. Also
returning to assist with the vocals is Lou Ann Barton.
Jimmie Vaughan – Plays More Blues Ballads & Favorites £12.99
This is Eugene and his big band; the horns again led and arranged by long
time collaborator and maestro Seth Kibel. Blues, Soul, Jump, Funk, Gospel,
Rock and Beach music make Eugene’s latest CD an upbeat journey through
all the musical influences that have made Eugene the seasoned and
versatile performer we have today.
Eugene Hideaway Bridges - Rock And A Hard Place £11.99
Fresh off the road Lightnin' Malcolm forges ahead with his new album
"Renegade." The album is high energy, hill country blues fused with
modern elements of funk, reggae, soul, and rock. It features 12 new
original songs all written and produced by Lightnin' Malcolm. Recorded in
Clarksdale, MS "Renegade" is a guitar and drums duo recording, played live
and raw in the North Mississippi hill country tradition. Joining Lightnin' on
drums is Cameron Kimbrough, grandson of blues legend Jr. Kimbrough.
Lightnin' Malcolm – Renegade £13.50
These are the earliest recordings from one of the most commercially
successful blues guitarists, Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson. Includes such iconic
recordings as: “Those Lonely Lonely Nights”, “Gangster Of Love” and the
astounding instrumental, “Space Guitar”. Unlike most of his
contemporaries Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson went on to embrace all of black
music’s genres from blues to soul to disco and back to blues. However it is
for blues fans and the ‘musical chameleon’ in question that are duty bound
to own this wonderful collection
Johnny 'Guitar' Watson – The Original Gangster Of Love £9.99
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Welcome to Bluesletter 311
This Bluesletter has been posted to our entire 1000+ mailing list. However due to increasing cost we are
going to have to limit the amount we send out. Recently not everyone has been receiving the Bluesletter
each time due to the cost of mailing. In future we will be reducing the mailing list to include those who
actually buy CDs/DVDs. There are some on our list that have not bought for more than two years. There
are a few that have never bought from us. Therefore if you want to continue receiving The Bluesletter
either join the Blues CD Store Members Club (best blues deal on the planet!) or buy CDs/DVDs from us,
even if only occasionally. If we have an email address for you we will email The Bluesletter whether you
have bought or not unless you tell us otherwise. There are a particularly good crop of new releases at
present and some outstanding bargains. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
The aim of The J's Hospice is to build the first age-appropriate hospice for 18 to 40 year olds with life
limiting conditions in the East of England. The J's Hospice will provide an uplifting and supportive
environment where young people will be encouraged to live life to the full, however short their lives.
Blues CD Store will be present and we will donate £1 per CD/DVD sold on the day. You can help this great
cause by buying tickets (best get them well in advance) or make a donation via their website.
For info on blues festivals, blues clubs and gigs plus the latest blues news visit: www.rockingtheblues.com
Blues CD Store Members Competition (To join the Members Club see details on page 8)
Our member’s competition from the last Bluesletter was won by Mr Barszczynski of Rugby. He correctly
stated that Guy Davis was the blues artist who’s album title ‘Butt Naked Free’, appeared on the front
cover of Bluesletter 211. He wins a rare promo vinyl album ‘Queen Of The Blues’ signed by Koko Taylor.
This month’s members competition is a little easier. To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do
is name the very well known blues man who’s album title ‘Free Beer And Chicken’, appears on the front
cover in the header of this Bluesletter. You can either add the answer to you order form or tell us over the
phone when you order. The winner will be selected at random and they will win a pack of 10 blues CDs.
The winner will be announced in the next Bluesletter. Remember, you have to be a member to enter.
If you are not a
member but want to
buy this CD £9.99
Blues CD Store Members Club FREE CD
Albert Collins - Live At Montreux 1992
We have the excellent Albert Collins, Live at Montreux CD as the members free
CD with this Bluesletter. This was a standard release on Eagle Records in 2009
and is probably his best live recorded CD showing just why he was called ‘The
Master of The Telecaster’ playing some of the best funky blues you’ll ever hear.
This CD is selling on well known (not naming names) internet websites for
between £9.99 & £15.
For those who have elected just to have only traditional blues style CDs, we
have for you one of the Chris Barber, Lost and Found Series CDs, currently
selling around £10. (We reserve the right if necessary, to replace the free CD with one of equal value.)
Joe Bonamassa Memorabilia Prize Draw - In the last Bluesletter, for those buying Joe Bonamassa’s latest
album ‘Dust Bowl, we ran a prize draw to win a bunch of Joe Bonamassa memorabilia including a rare CD,
a signed gig poster, other posters and flyers, magazines featuring Joe Bonamassa and more. The winner
was Mr McBreaty from Essex. There were also 5 runners up prizes of sets of Joe Bonamassa photos.
If you haven’t got Joe Bonamassa – Dust Bowl, you can still buy it for £12.99.
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Saturday 22nd
October Blues In Town Chelmsford Social Club (rear of Tesco’s), Springfield Road, Chelmsford Essex CM2 6JG
12 blues artists and bands from midday to midnight and includes:
Automatic Slim, The Heaters, Roy Mette, Guy Tortora, Bad Influence with Larry Miller headlining.
All proceeds will benefit The J's Hospice. The tickets are limited and are just £20 each!
Doors open at 11.15am. Tickets available online at www.thejshospice.org.uk or by calling 01245 351514
Matt Schofield - Anything But Time £11.99 - With this latest cut Schofield
takes on the challenge of a more diverse palate of songs, fitting his stellar guitar
playing into new frameworks. The end result is an exciting and contemporary
fusion of blues, funk, jazz and rock that is undoubtedly Schofield’s best work to
date. Recorded in New Orleans, the album has the funky edge but the trip to
New Orleans was more about working with producer John Porter, long admired
by Schofield for his work with BB King, Buddy Guy, Santana and many others, and
which have netted ten Grammy awards.
Also in stock: Heads Tails & Aces, Ear To The Ground and Live From The Archive. All £12.99 each
Tommy Castro – Presents The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue £13.50 - Tommy Castro is one of
Alligator’s best-selling, hardest-touring artists,The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue is an ongoing series
of Tommy Castro-headlined all-star shows with a cast of blues and R&B faves joining Tommy for a
dynamic blues and soul party. Features four outstanding tracks by Tommy Castro, plus soul-satisfying
performances by vocal dynamo Janiva Magness, rocking blues guitarist Michael “Iron Man” Burks, world-
class harpist/singer/songwriter Rick Estrin, master string-benders Joe Louis Walker and Debbie Davies,
tough young roots trio Trampled Under Foot, blues empress Sista Monica Parker and Southern soul man
Theodis Ealey. Also available: Tommy Castro – Hard Believer £13.50 / Guilty Of Love £12.99
Warren Haynes – Man In Motion £12.99 – Warren Haynes’ long-anticipated
solo album, ‘Man In Motion’ (Provogue Records), is a timeless collection of songs
that crackle with modern vitality yet draw on his deepest roots as an artist. The
disc pumps fresh blood into the heart of soul and blues, stoked by Haynes’s
Herculean prowess as both a powerhouse singer and guitarist – a reputation he’s
earned as a member of three of the greatest live groups in rock history: The
Allman Brothers Band, The Dead and his own Gov’t Mule.
Also available on vinyl for a limited period: £14.99 + £2.50 P&P
Kenny Wayne Shepherd – How I Go (Ltd Edition + 4 bonus tracks) £12.99
Utter the phrase “young blues guitarist” within earshot of anyone with even a
cursory knowledge of the modern musical vanguard and the first name they are
most likely to respond with will be Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Still barely in his 30s,
the Louisiana born axeman and songsmith has been selling millions of albums,
throwing singles into the US Top 10, shining a light on the rich blues of the past
and forging ahead with his own modern twist. He met Stevie Ray Vaughn at 7,
shared the stage with New Orleans legend Bryan Lee at 13. As an adult, he
continues to create genre-defining blues-infused rock n’ roll.
Guitar World placed him right behind BB King and Eric Clapton on their list of blues guitarists and this CD
enhances this position and gives the strongest indication yet of his gifted songwriting talent. The album
pairs Kenny’s deeply soulful and impassioned takes on classic material like Bessie Smith’s ‘Blackwater
Blues’, Albert King’s ‘Oh, Pretty Woman’ & The Beatles ‘Yer Blues’ alongside the strongest writing and co-
writing of his career thus far. The hard-rocking, blues-based, guitar-driven album sounds young, it sounds
fresh. Yet it has that distinctive energy and vibe drawn from the deep heritage of the genre. Kenny is
growing as a songwriter, musician and producer. For fans of Joe Bonamassa, STV and Eric Clapton.
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New Releases / Recent Releases / Re Releases/ Forthcoming Releases
Please note most of these releases are already available but some are to be released soon, either
imminently or within the next few weeks. However occasionally release dates are put back and we have
no control over this. We will always endeavor to get CDs/DVDs to you as soon as possible.
Prices shown £0.00 are Blues CD Store members price. You need to be a member to take advantage of
these lower prices. Why not join when you order and you may be able to save on money on your order.
Tedschi Trucks Band – Revelator £12.99 - After building successful solo careers,
husband & wife team Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi join musical forces to
create the Tedeschi Trucks Band. The Tedeschi Trucks Band is an eleven-member
ensemble overflowing with talent and a shared musical vision. Their long-
awaited, song-oriented debut album Revelator blends Delta blues, Memphis soul,
‘60s rock and ‘70s funk into an entirely original sound. In addition to the
combined weight of Tedeschi and Trucks’s equally renowned abilities, Revelator
benefits from an impressive circle of talent that the two brought together. Trucks
co-produced the album with multi-Grammy®-winning engineer Jim Scott, whose genre-bending credits
include popular albums by the Dixie Chicks, Johnny Cash and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Philip Sayce - Ruby Electric £12.9 £11.99 - ‘Ruby Electric’ Philip Sayce’s new half studio/half live album.
‘Let the Love In’ opens the album and is a great duet with Philip’s former employer Melissa Etheridge.
A total of 14 tracks with spectacular live recordings of songs like Daydream Tonight, One Foot in the
Grave, Powerful Thing and Alchemy amongst others. Philip is regarded as one of the most spectacular
young rock guitarists out there and on the verge of making his breakthrough (surely to come with his
brand new 2012 studio album). Last but not least, the live tracks are mixed by the legendary Eddie
Kramer. ‘Ruby Electric’ is a great addition to add to the collection of any rock fan and it prepares us for
what will be coming in 2012. Also available on vinyl for a limited period: £14.99 + £2.50 P&P
Buddy Whittington - Six String Svengali £13.50 £12.75 - Named by his ex boss
of 15 years as “possibly the greatest Bluesbreaker of them all”. When the boss is
John Mayall and the “all” includes Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Walter
Trout and Coco Montoya, this is no lightweight accolade. Following the critical
success of his self-titled solo CD in 2007, Buddy returned to Hurricane Sound in
Garland, Texas earlier this year. Buddy really does have it all…a great sense of
melody, great touch dynamics, great phrasing, and a killer tone. A modern Texas
Bluesmaster. Add to this, thought-provoking lyrics delivered with strong, honest
vocals and you have one of the best exponents of Texas blues today. “Seven String Sevengali” not only
embodies the sound of Texas Blues today, ably demonstrates the awesome guitar talents of Buddy
Whittington but also through his contemporary songwriting proves that the Blues is not a dead entity.
“The album is an example of what Texas Blues 2011 sounds like and a damn fine addition to any
comprehensive record collection" - Blues Matters. "‘Six String Svengali’ is the Texas string bender’s most
succinct album so far and the latest step in a fast growing solo career. **** (4/5)" - Get Ready To Rock.
"As an example of stellar-playing and tone, very few six-stringers can eclipse Buddy" - Guitarist.
Eric Sardinas - Sticks And Stones £12.99 £11.99 - Slide guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric Sardinas has a
reputation for packing intensity into his live performances. Now Sardinas has put his onstage lighting in a
bottle for the new album ‘Sticks And Stones’, an 11-song powerhouse of his trademark slide guitar that is
a vehicle to drive his inspiration from the roadhouse in to mainstream music. Sardinas’ unique mixture
weaves his heavy blues and rock threads in to a flamethrower to the listener and whether electric or
acoustic, takes them on a ride encompassing the past, present and future of what music is meant to be.
Eric Gales – Transformation £12.99 - As both an African-American left-handed
guitarist of extraordinary ability and an expressive vocalist, it is natural for
people to compare Eric to Hendrix but Eric has developed a unique hybrid sound
that also draws upon influences as diverse as Albert King & Eric Johnson. A
unique amalgam of styles, Eric Gales stands head & shoulders among other
guitarists in his genre. ‘Transformation’ is the next logical step in this prolific
artist’s career as it is deeply centred in the blues but played with the edge and
aggression of a young guitar hero. Also available Relentless, Crystal Vision, Physchedelic Underground,
The Story Of Mile Life – All at £12.99 each or £23.75 for any two / £45 for four.
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Black Country Communion - 2 £11.99 - Black Country Communion are the
Anglo/American rock band comprising vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (Deep
Purple, Trapeze), drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin, Foreigner), Derek
Sherinian (Dream Theater, Alice Cooper) and blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa.
Back with a follow up to the hugely successful debut album released in Sept
2010. The album was no.3 in Classic Rock’s “Album of the Year” poll. Once again
produced by Kevin Shirley ‘2’, is darker and deeper than the debut and will
appeal to fans of Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Free.
Karl Demata Band - Cross The Mountain £12.99 £11.99 - First solo album from guitarist Karl Demata .
As a studio musician Karl collaborated with artists ranging from Hazel O'Connor (and producer Martin
Rushent) to David Eugene Edwards (16 Horsepowers, Wowen Hand). With influences ranging from
Cream, Mountain, Led Zeppelin and The Allman Brothers Band, 'Cross The Mountain' is a guitar-heavy
album full of blues-rock power trio flavors that is not afraid of exploring more contemporary and diverse
influences from the psychedelic hints to the Americana suggestions in 'Never Come Around'
Gary Moore – Live At Montreux £11.99 - This concert from Montreux in July
2010 was his last performance to be filmed. The setlist draws heavily on his
hugely successful rock albums of the eighties, stirs in a couple of his classic blues
tracks with some memorable hit singles and includes three brand new songs that
would have featured on the album left sadly uncompleted on his death. Gary
Moore was one of the finest and most respected guitarists the British Isles have
ever produced. This concert shows just what a talent we will miss." .
Also available on DVD with extra tracks £14.99 / Blue-ray £16.99
Paul Rodgers & Friends – Live At Montreux £11.99 - In 1993, Paul Rodgers released the acclaimed blues
based album ‘Muddy Water Blues’ with contributions from many special guest artists with a shared love
for the blues. In July 1994 the tour in support of this album rolled into Montreux. The regular tour band
was joined through the evening by a number of special guests to create a typically unique Montreux
festival performance including an amazing finale of ‘Hoochie Coochie Man’ where all the guests join in. As
well as tracks from the ‘Muddy Water Blues’ album there are all the classic tracks that you would expect
from across Paul Rodgers highly successful career. Also available on DVD £14.99
Virgil & the Accelerators – The Radium £12.99 – The debut album from the new kids on the blues block.
They have been gaining experience for a while now and the influences are fairly obvious from to Joe
Bonamassa, SRV, Hendrix and many more. This album is not out until 26th
Sept but you can order now .
Jeff Healey Band - Live At Grossmans 1994 £11.99 - This CD release was recorded at Grossmans Tavern
in Toronto on the 22nd
and 23rd
April 1994. Includes classic cover versions of Lennon & McCartney’s ‘Yer
Blues’, Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Voodoo Child (Slight Return)’ and Bob Dylan’s ‘All Along The Watchtower’.
David Sinclair Trio - Take Me There £13.99 £12.99
Contributions from Paul Jones, Robin Trower, Andy White & Richard J. Parfitt.
Ten top new songs by man who’s seen and watched it all.
Third album by admired blues-rock trio led by singer and guitarist David Sinclair,
otherwise known as music journalist, author and former judge of the Mercury
Music Prize. Sinclair formed the band in 2005 since when they have gigged
continuously. Album produced by Jordan Fish at Studio 91
Robben Ford - Keep on Running £10.99 £9.75 - A modern-day master of blues guitar Robben Ford
mixes modern electric blues, rock and R&B. On this CD he’s joined by an all-star lineup that includes
Mavis Staples, John Mayall, Edgar Winter, Bob Malach and Terry Evans. Ford's signature wailing guitar, his
direct, honest vocals, his rockin' (and rock-solid) band, and the addition of some soulful horns all add up
to an album that rocks and grooves from beginning to end.
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Giles Robson and The Dirty Aces - Crooked Heart Of Mine £12.99 £11.99
Perhaps what marks out Giles Robson and the Dirty Aces from other bands
working in the blues genre today is the wide range of influences they weave into
their dark and original material. Within the thirteen tracks on Crooked Heart... we
see the band swing between Canvey Island/Tom Waits-esque stomps ‘The Mighty
Incinerator’ and ‘Cooling Board’ to the album's title track, the sensitive and
dynamic ‘Crooked Heart of Mine’. Crooked Heart...is country influenced
melancholic blues charting the highs and lows of the wandering life with Robson's
vocals at their most dynamic and his harmonica showing its unique melodic blues style. Tight, pared down
funk permeates ‘Swindler For You’ and ‘Twenty Gallons Of Muddy Water’ which also showcases Robson's
vocals. Highly praised by Blues Matters magazine and it gets a top review in the blues section of the
current Classic Rock magazine.
Ian Siegal And The Youngest Sons – The Skinny £11.99 - Ian Siegal’s fifth album
finds him in the hill country of north Mississippi, working with a group of local
musicians. The result is a captivating combination of Siegal’s songcraft and voice
with the distinctive sounds of the hill country. The Youngest Sons are: Garry
Burnside (youngest son R.L. Burnside); Robert Kimbrough (youngest son of Junior
Kimbrough); Rodd Bland (youngest son of Bobby Blue Bland); and Cody Dickinson
(youngest son of the notable Memphis area producer, Jim Dickinson). Produced
by Cody Dickinson (of the North Mississippi Allstars and Hill Country Review).
Paddy Milner – The Curious Case Of Paddy Milner £12.99 - Hailed as one of
the finest blues pianists of today, the album is as much inspired by Brian Wilson’s
melodic pop symphonies as Deep South Delta Blues. Milner is recognised as one
of the finest blues players around today and enormously respected by his peers –
just read the praise from Dave Brubeck and New Orleans piano legend Jon Cleary.
He is a founding member of the much talked about Ronnie Scott’s Blues
Explosion, the hippest monthly blues & roots night in London at the famous club,
which features the best of British including friend & fellow forerunner on the scene Marcus Bonfanti, and
special guest stars from the U.S. “He makes the piano sing” Jools Holland.
Errol Linton - Mama Said £13.50 £12.75 - The busking Brixton bluesman is
back with his first recording in ten years, a superb album of highly original and
distinctive blues and reggae-flavoured songs which reflect on London life.
Consisting of twelve songs, ‘Mama Said’ distills Linton’s mercurial talent, the
songs being both loving and acoustic and tough and electric. Strong response
previous albums found Errol touring internationally, sharing the bill with Afro-
beat legend Tony Allen, joining New Orleans’ trumpet prodigy Abram Wilson’s
touring band and representing Brixton on Radio 3’s World On Your Street. On
'Mama Said' Errol sings of contemporary urban hassles drawing a lyrical portrait of working class London
life. The CD features Abram Wilson on trumpet, Adam Blake on guitar and Pete Zivkovic on piano /organ.
Hugh Laurie – Let Them Talk £9.99 - A glorious celebration of New Orleans blues,
‘Let Them Talk’ unites Laurie’s musical talent with a very personal selection of
standards and lost blues classics performed with his band and some very special
guest stars including collaborations with the Soul Queen of New Orleans Irma
Thomas and Sir Tom Jones on the little known ‘Baby, Please Make A Change’.
Thomas also leads the vocals on ‘John Henry’, while Laurie’s lifelong hero Dr John
provides a momentous collaboration on ‘After You’ve Gone’. Another legend, the
producer, musician and songwriter Allen Toussaint, contributes horn
arrangements throughout. Also available on vinyl for a limited time: 2 LP Set £19.99 + £2.50 P&P
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Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes – Cadillac Jack’s Number One Son CD2 £9.99 - Double live CD
from the master of rocking Rhythm and Blues. Recorded at The Opera House, Newcastle on 26th
November 2002. Features a track by track synopsis written by Southside Johnny of the songs written by
Steven van Zandt, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Goffin/King and the their own self penned compositions
amongst others.
Elvin Bishop – Raisin’ Hell Revue £13.50 £12.99 - Elvin Bishop’s musical biography is no secret to anyone
who has been into blues or rock music over the last forty years or so. Along the way he’s carved out a
niche all his own, playing an appealing mix of rootsy rock & roll, R&B and barroom boogie, steeped in the
heavy blues he learned from Little Smokey all those years ago. So when a bunch of close friends who also
happen to be consummate musicians are sequestered together, as they were when they were at sea on
the 2010 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, what else are they going to do but unite forces and create
some truly exemplary music? This wonderful musical experience was saved for posterity – this is one of
those performances where you really can hear that everyone was having a good time.
Bonnie Raitt - Original Album Series £15.99 – This ‘Original Albums Series’ release features 5 Bonnie
Raitt albums – Green Light/Home Plate/Streetlights/Sweet Forgiveness/The Glow. If you don’t have any
Bonnie Raitt in your collection (and why not!) this would be a good way of getting to know this wonderful
lady singer, guitarist and song writer.
Canned Heat – Live At Montreux 1973 £11.99 - This concert from Montreux in 1973, their only
appearance at the festival, captures them at their peak. Includes classic Canned Heat tracks such as ‘On
The Road Again’, ‘Rock And Roll Music’ and ‘Let’s Work Together’. Features guest appearance from blues
legend the late Clarence ‘Gatemouth’ Brown on four tracks.
Track: On The Road Again / Please Mr Nixon* / Worried Life Blues* / About My Ooh Poo Pah Doo*/
Funky* / Night Time Is The Right Time / Let’s Work Together / Rock And Roll Music / Lookin’ For My
Rainbow / Shake ‘n’ Boogie, *featuring Clarence ‘Gatemouth’ Brown on guitar & vocals
Rockpile – Live At Montreux 1980 £11.99 – Rockpile were formed in the mid-seventies by Nick Lowe and
Dave Edmunds. Rockpile here at Montreux are in fantastic form and this CD enhances their reputation as
one of the best live bands of their era. Only live Rockpile album ever released. Often overlooked by blues
fans maybe because of their popular hits and they are not so bluesy but Dave Edmunds plays a mean rock
n roll style guitar and the blues influences are there for all to hear. Might make a nice and slightly
different addition arsenal of music. Features the hit singles ‘I Knew The Bride’, ‘Queen Of Hearts’, ‘Girls
Talk’, ‘Crawling From The Wreckage’, ‘Singing The Blues’, ‘I Hear You Knocking’ and many more.
Fleetwood Mac – Black Magic – The Best Of The Early Years £7.99 £6.75 – The blues may have made
Fleetwood Mac, but when it comes to describing the music made by the group in their first years
together, the blues barely covers it. The songs selected for Black Magic are intended to illustrate just that
including emotional blues hit ‘Man of the World’ (Uk Chart #2), timeless rock standards ‘Black Magic
Woman’ (UK Chart #37), ‘Oh Well’ (Uk Chart #2) & ‘The Green Manalishi’ (UK Chart #10) which translate
Green’s conflicted feelings over the band. Sleeve Notes from The Times columnist Pete Paphides.
Roy Buchanan – Live at Rockpalast £13.99 £12.99 – Roy Buchanan is still regarded as “the world’s best
unknown guitarist” to this day. Roy Buchanan was a true master of the Fender Telecaster guitar; and his
playing technique significantly influenced musicians such as Gary Moore and Jeff Beck. Roy Buchanan
grew up in California, which is also where he learned to play the guitar. His first solo album was released
in 1971 and his inimitable playing of the Fender Telecaster was a well-kept secret among the likes of John
Lennon, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones. This Rockpalast concert was recorded at the Markthalle in
Hamburg on February 24, 1985 – just three years before his tragic suicide – with Martin Stevenson
(vocals), John Steele (guitar, keyboards), Anthony Dumm (bass) and MartinYula (drums).
Also available Roy Buchanan – Live at Rockpalast DVD £19.99 £18.99
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Connie Lush - Send Me No Flowers £12.75 - Connie Lush is widely recognised as
one of the finest blues singers that the United Kingdom has ever produced - a
fact confirmed when she was voted Best UK Female Vocalist by readers of Blues
In Britain for 5 separate years. She is a highly accomplished songwriter. On this
new album, she further enhances this reputation with six self-composed songs (3
co-written) and versions of ‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On’, Doc Pomus’ ‘Lonely
Avenue’, and two traditional numbers ‘Jesus On The Mainline’ and ‘Nobody’s
Fault’. Connie is most ably backed by : Peter Wade, guitars; Nick Skorecki, piano,
keyboards; Terry Harris, bass; and Michael Weizman, drums.
Hokie Joint - The Music Starts to Play £13.99 £12.99 - British blues-based 5-piece, Hokie Joint, release
this second, much anticipated album, ‘The Music Starts To Play’ which sees influences drawn from the
darkness of the Delta to the depths of Danube. Since releasing their acclaimed debut album ‘The Way It
Goes…Sometimes’, Hokie Joint have had the honour of sharing the bill alongside legendary artists.
Formed in late 2007, Hokie Joint have created their own unique brand of dirty, roots based groove music -
reminding the blues world, especially via their dramatic and raw live shows, that the music they hold so
dear is about more than just a guitarist’s dexterity. They’ ve been spreading a sound as fresh and vibrant
today as the pioneers of the ‘60’s blues revival were before them. Hokie Joint are a little different mixing
blues and harmonica with European influences and a refreshing change on the blues scene.
The Urban Voodoo Machine - In Black ‘n’ Red £13.99 £12.99 - With their
lurching sea shanties, debauched murder ballads, messed-up tangos and
whiskey-soaked gypsy stomps, some reckon they’re from the same stable of
stallions as Tom Waits and Nick Cave; others point out the last gang in town
swagger of The Clash and the hellbound blues that John Lee Hooker first
dragged out of the swamp. Featuring between 7 to 12 musicians playing -
guitars, drums, fiddle, trumpet, banjo, washboard, upright bass, gong, mandolin,
accordion, saxophone and even empty bottles & tie racks to build their unique
Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues Bop’N’Stroll. Also in stock debut album: Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues Bop
’N’ Stroll £12.99
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Larry Garner – Double Dues - Twentieth Anniversary Edition £13.50 - It was 20
years ago when the amazing new and refreshing talent of Larry Garner burst
upon the scene with this stone classic album Newly remixed and freshly
repackaged this amazing album is put back on the market after many years
away. With a set of incredible songs and a diverse range of influences added to
his amazingly deep Louisiana blues roots this album led the way for a new
generation of contemporary blues artists who enlivened the scene. Larry
became a major touring artist and went on to a deal with a major label and his
career continues to this day. Tracks: Scared Of You / No Free Rides / Buster / Shut It Down / Dreaming
Again / Taxman / Broke Bluesman / Tale Spreaders / California Sister / Past 23
Eric Clapton & Wynton Marsalis - Play The Blues: Live From Jazz At Lincoln Center £13.99 - Wynton
Marsalis and Eric Clapton join forces for the very first time on ‘Play The Blues. The album was recorded in
April of this year and features 10 tracks including an amazing version of Layla, with Taj Mahal guesting on
two tracks. Tracks: Ice Cream / Forty-Four / Joe Turner’s / The Last Time / Careless Love / Kidman Blues
/ Layla / Joliet Bound / Just A Closer Walk With Thee (ft Taj Mahal) / 10 Corrine Corrina (ft Taj Majal),
Bonus Track: DVD Only - Stagger Lee (ft Taj Majal). Also available 2-disc set featuring both the audio CD
and a DVD of the show £15.99.
Tracy Nelson - Victim Of The Blues £13.50 £12.75 - Two-time Grammy nominated vocalist Tracy Nelson
makes her Delta Groove debut with a strong return to her roots on her latest effort “Victim of the Blues.”
Nelson has always had an affinity for the real deep traditional blues art form as evidenced on her very
first album, "Deep Are The Roots," recorded for Prestige in Chicago back in 1964. “Victim of the Blues”
finds Nelson fully embracing her blues and gospel roots on an inspired program of material that features
songs by Jimmy Reed, Otis Spann, Howlin' Wolf, Little Milton and Ma Rainey, along with appearances by
special guests Angela Strehli and Marcia Ball.
Big Daddy Wilson - Thumb A Rise £13.50 £12.75 - After the positive responds and success of the “Love
Is The Key” CD and the “Love Is The KeyTour” , the goal was to produce a fully acoustic CD, using the guys
that have been on the road with The Big Daddy Wilson Trio. All songs on this CD are composed by the “Big
Daddy Wilson Trio”.
Billy C. Farlow - Alabama Swamp Stomp £13.99 - Growing up in Alabama, Indiana and Texas, Billy C.
Farlow drew his inspiration from both black and white musicians. On "Alabama Swamp Stomp", his
CrossCut Records debut, he's joined by his friends from Mercy, a blues/roots trio from the South of
France. The band supplies the perfect, greasy soil for Billy C.'s swamp-drenched blues and r&b.
Josh Smith - I'm Gonna Be Ready 2 CD £13.99 - Josh Smith was born in 1979 in Middletown, Connecticut,
and raised in Florida. Smith, a sophisticated stylist, leaves plenty of room for piano and organ. But he's
not a traditionalist, or revivalist. He loves to play, and it shows. You may hear nods to the Vaughan
Brothers, Stevie Ray and Jimmy, and their special Texas blues brew. There are soulful moments of deep
intensity, slow blues, tastefully arranged with horns in the background. You may hear Albert Collins, and
B.B. King in his playing, too. On his latest release, Josh is supported by some of the finest players in Los
Angeles. Includes 4 track bonus CD.
Shawn Pittman - Edge Of The World £13.50 - This is Shawn Pittman’s tenth
release and contains an inspired program of original material by an
accomplished singer, songwriter and guitarist, recalling all the vintage tones and
ambiance of the great blues recordings of the 1950's and '60's. Shawn plays
virtually every instrument on the CD, handling everything from vocals and guitar,
to bass, drums and piano, on top of doubling as the album's producer and
engineer! When asked to comment about the inspiration behind his latest CD
Pittman simply states “I’m just playing the music I want to hear!”
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King Mo - King Of The Town £13.75 £12.99 - Dutch Blues Band King MO made
quite an entrance in the blues scene. They started touring in April 2009 and
within 25 months have recorded 3 CD’s, of which the debut CD ‘Live at la
Bonbonnière’ and their second album ‘Sweet Devil’ were both voted best
international blues CD of the year in Holland. They received the Dutch Blues
Awards for best album 2010 and Sjors Nederlof for best guitarist. Here then is
their long-awaited first studio album, recorded in 2010 featuring 7 brand new
songs and 2 covers.
Various Artists - 35 Years Of Stony Plain 2 CD Set + DVD £13.75 - To celebrate Stony Plain Records’ 35th
Anniversary, we’ve put together a specially priced two CD set with a free bonus DVD.
Previously unreleased material includes a 1965 Toronto session by Robert Nighthawk, a track by King
Biscuit Boy and 3 songs by the late Bob Carpenter. The DVD includes interviews, rare videos and a tribute
to the late Jeff Healey. With 41 audio tracks and 10 videos from the vaults of Canada’s independent
‘roots’ music label with complete sleeve notes and graphics. This is a stunning collection and a joyful
surprise for true music fans everywhere.
Dave Moretti Blues Review - Bluesjob £13.99 £12.99 - “Italy has its best jump blues band and Dave
Moretti is the leader!” (Soul Bag Magazine) For young musicians, the afro-american musical heritage is a
new, contemporary sound - defined as 'jump without horns' - merging West Coast blues from the Fifties
and Sixties with swing, funk, latin rhythms and soul. An intense and entertaining show, capable of
appealing to the connoisseur and the casual listener alike. Leader Dave Moretti is considered one of the
most interesting young harp players - his sound is compared to that of William Clarke, James Cotton
Terry Hanck - Look Out £13.50 £12.99 - Terry Hanck was born in 1944 in
Chicago. His first band came together in Berkeley in 1970, the Grayson Street
Houserockers. Eventually, Terry’s soulful sax caught the incisive ears of Elvin
Bishop who asked him to join his band. Hanck toured with Elvin’s band for 10
years and was even featured on the classic album “Struttin’ My Stuff,” which
included the chart-topping smash hit “Fooled Around And Fell In Love.” For his
latest project “Look Out!,” Terry has assembled a tightly woven outfit featuring
top tier talent including ace guitarist Kid Andersen. Terry Hanck is singing better
and playing better than he ever has. He’s delivered his strongest album yet - chock full of swinging
grooves, inspired musicianship, as well as witty and insightful lyrics. It’s no wonder he’s been twice
recognised in recent years with Blues Music Award nominations in 2009 and 2011.
Bill Bourne And The Free Radio Band – Bluesland £13.99 - Multiple Juno Award winner Bill Bourne
returns with his latest album 'Bluesland', an intense and authentic collection of rock, folk and country,
drenched with sultry electric blues sounds. Bookended by the retro rocky opening track ‘Deep Dark
Woods’, and the raw country blues rendition of Bob Dylan's ‘Maggie's Farm’, this 8 song collection rocks
out against the jazzy influenced tracks like ‘Who's Knockin?’, and classic blues nods like ‘Daily Bread’.
Steve Cropper Dedicated: A Salute to the 5 Royales £12.99 - Steve ‘Cropper – guitarist with Booker T
and the MG’s, former member of the Blues Brothers Band, and co-writer of ‘(Sittin' On) The Dock of the
Bay’ – releases his first record for Savoy this August, a tribute to R and B doo wop act The 5 Royales. The
album features a re-worked selection of the band’s greatest hits, and includes cameo appearances from a
whole host of musical legends – BB King, Brian May, Steve Winwood and Bettye Levette to name but four.
Tre - I'm Through with the Blues £11.99 - The man with the shortest name on the blues scene has a tall
reputation. One of the best guitarists and singers currently working in Chicago,Tre is no retro act. He may
have one foot rooted in the urban blues tradition but the other is firmly planted in the 21st-century.
A showcase in instrumental and songwriting talents – a contemporary blues performer at his best.
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Hans Theessink – Jedermann Remixed - The Soundtrack CD £13.99 £12.99
In 2011 the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation ORF commissioned film director
Hannes Rossacher to produce the film “Jedermann Remixed” to commemorate the
long running success. Rossacher used archive footage from 9 decades to put
together a cultural historic puzzle and create a unique performance of Jedermann.
ORF and Hannes Rossacher commissioned Hans to produce the soundtrack for the
film and select the songs that would fit the themes and scenes. Besides several
Theessink originals there are songs by many legendary songwriters: from Bo Diddley to Tom Waits, Hank
Williams to Ray Charles, Johnny Cash to Rolling Stones Jagger/Richards. Also available on vinyl for a
limited period: £14.99 + £2.50 P&P.
Eric Bibb - Blues, Ballads & Work Songs £13.99 - “Blues, Ballads & Work Songs” is an album I have been
working on for most of my life. Its release coincides with my 60th birthday and it celebrates the music
that first inspired me to become a guitar-playing singer. Being as passionate about writing songs as I am
about singing and playing traditional material, I couldn't resist including the self-penned tunes at the end
of the record. These newer songs, are the 'children' of the older ones.
Harry Manx And Kevin Breit – Strictly Whatever £13.50 - Harry Manx and Kevin Breit, “a match made in
guitar heaven”, are unique Canadian players. Both artists contribute original material and lead vocals and
includes unique covers of the Bobby Hebb classic “Sunny” and John Lee Hooker’s “Mr Lucky.”
Albums Re Released
The Blues Band - Itchy Feet/Brand Loyalty 2 CD Set £12.99 - Double CD from
much-loved bluesers features their first releases for Arista from 1981 and 1982.
Disc 1: Talkin' Woman Blues / Who's Right, Who's Wrong? / Rock N Roll Radio /
Itchy Feet / Ultimatum Time / So Lonely / Maggies Farm / Come On / Turn
Around / I Can't Be Satisfied / Got To Love You Baby / Nothin' But The Blues / Let
Your Bucket Down / Back Door Man Disc 2: Seemed Like A Good Idea (At The
Time) / Rolling Log / I Want To Be Loved / Might As Well Be Me / What Do You
Want? / Big Fine Girl / So Bad / Sure Feels Good / Little Baby / Grits Ain't
Groceries / Funny Money / Take Me Home / Oo Oo-Ee / Ain't It Tough
The Doors - A Collection (6CD Box Set) £24.99 - Their debut album ‘The Doors’ in 1967 showcased the
band’s brooding rock, an antithesis to the popular Californian sunshine pop of the 1960s. Followed by
‘Strange Days’, ‘Waiting for the Sun’, ‘The Soft Parade’, ‘Morrison Hotel’ and ‘LA Woman’. It features the
40th
anniversary versions of the tracks, remastered by Bruce Botnik, and original artwork in replicated
paper sleeves. If you want a smaller collection of The Doors, we have the original 40th
Anniversary release
now at a big discount. The Doors 40th
Anniversary. Previously £14.99 now £8.99 £7.99
Savoy Brown - Raw Sienna/Looking In £12.99 - Two-on-one set of two back-to-back Savoy Brown
offerings. Raw Sienna, issued in March of 1970, was the last album to feature the great Chris Youlden,
plus the twin-guitar attack of Kim Simmonds and Lonesome Dave Peverett. Looking In, issued six months
later, featured Peverett in the vocalist's chair.
Savoy Brown - Hellbound Train £8.99 - Stunning live to radio set from veteran British Blues man Kim
Simmonds and Savoy Brown. Featuring “Spoonful”, “Hellbound Train”, and “Going Down To Mobile”. Tracks: Ain’t No Need To Worry / Going Down To Mobile / Spoonful / Headline News / Hellbound Train /
Listen To Your Heart / Street Corner Talking / When You Got A Good Friend.
The John Dummer Band – John Dummer’s Famous Band / Blue 2 CD Set £12.99 £11.99 - These albums,
released in 1971 and 1972 on the Fontana and Vertigo labels, show a change in direction from their first
two albums. With guitarist Dave Kelly replaced by Nick Pickett, the band moved slightly away from their
original blues roots, but didn’t really find the commercial success they deserved. Digitally remastered,
slipcased and with new notes.
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Ten Years After - A Space In Time £11.99 - Originally released on the Chrysalis
record label. Engineered by Chris Kinsey of Stones fame with Executive
Production courtesy of Chris Wright. Sleevenotes by Neil Slaven .
Track Listing: One Of These Days / Here They Come / I'd Love To Change The
World / Over The Hill / Baby Won't You Let Me Rock 'N' Roll You / Once There Was
A Time / Let The Sky Fall / Hard Monkeys / I've Been There Too / Uncle Jam
Johnny Winter – Nothin' But The Blues/White, Hot & Blue £12.99 - Two cracking late-70’s albums from
Blues Rock guitarist Johnny Winter. Muddy Waters and James Cotton feature on ‘Nothin’ But The Blues’.
Digitally remastered and slipcased, and with new notes.
Outlaw Blues Band - The Outlaw Blues Band / Breaking In 2CD £13.99 - Californian Outlaw Blues Band
recorded these two diverse and musically outstanding albums in 1968 before splitting up. Digitally
remastered and slipcased with new notes.
B.B. King - Midnight Believer/Take It Home £12.99 - Two B.B. King albums from 1978 and 1979, originally
released on the MCA record label. 'Midnight Believer' is a collaboration between King and fellow
labelmates of the time, The Crusaders, which combined a funky, contemporary style. 'Take It Home' finds
B.B. interpreting several pop-blues tunes. The album features a seven-piece horn section and female
backing singers. Also in stock: One Kind Favour £12.99 – Blues Boy 2 CDs £7.99 – Blues Summit £11.99
B.B. King – To Know You Is To Love You/L.A. Midnight 2 CD Set £12.99 - Two Top 100 US albums from
1972 and 1973. 'To Know You Is To Love You' was a Top 40 single as was 'I Like To Live The Love'.
B.B. King is still touring and recording. Digitally remastered and slipcased, and with extensive new notes.
Taj Mahal - Oooh So Good/Mo’ Roots £12.99 - Taj Mahal is now rightly
acclaimed as being one of the blues greats, his work firmly influenced by Delta
blues with a bit of Hawaiian music thrown in! ‘Mo’ Roots’ dates from 1974 and
has a subtle reggae influence, whilst ‘Oooh So Good ‘N Blues’ is from 1973.
Taj is still recording and gigging.
Digitally remastered and slipcased and with extensive new notes.
Muddy Waters - Muddy, Brass And The Blues / Can’t Get No Grindin’ £12.99 - Two Chess Records
albums from Blues great Muddy Waters: 1966’s ‘Muddy, Brass And The Blues’ and 1973’s ‘Can’t Get No
Grindin’’. "Muddy, Brass And The Blues’ was a massive undertaking in direction which a couple of years
later John Mayall copied on his ‘Crusade’ album. Digitally remastered and slipcased, and with new notes
and ads in Record Collector.
Muddy Waters - Electric Mud / After The Rain £12.99 - Two hard-edged albums from Bluesman Muddy
Waters, originally recorded for the Chess label. Dating from 1968 and 1969, the albums were directed at a
new younger audience for Muddy and his band. Critically, these recordings had a mixed reaction but
commercially they were a success, with ‘Electric Mud’ being Muddy’s first US Top 200 album. Digitally
remastered and slipcased with new notes.
Chuck Berry After School Session / Berry Is On Top £12.99 - From 1957 and 1958 comes Chuck’s first
Chess albums, featuring such classics as ‘Brown Eyed Handsome Man’, ‘Too Much Monkey Business’,
‘Carol’, ‘Maybellene’, ‘Roll Over Beethoven’ and ‘Johnny B. Goode’. Chuck Berry continues to tour, even
though he is now into his eighties. Digitally remastered, slipcased and with new notes.
Dr Feelgood – The Chess Masters £13.99 - Now available once more, a superb slice of latter-day Dr
Feelgood, featuring some of their stage highlights, including Nadine, Date Bait, Send For The Doctor, Suzi
Q, Killing Floor and Hoochie Coochie Man. 'Chess Masters is just a fine listen, from start to finish.' -
Stephen Thomas Erlewine - All Music Guide.
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Traditional Blues And Other Associated Traditional Music, Past & Present
Junior Wells,With Buddy Guy - Hoodoo Man Blues - Digipak + extra tracks
£12.99 £11.99 - Hoodoo Man Blues’ is considered by most blues aficionados
and fans to be one of the very best blues albums of all time. This new digipak re-
issue contains 2 bonus previously unissued performances, plus 3 alternate takes
(two of which were on the standard CD edition), and the 12 tracks from the
original LP. There's one completely unissued song, "I Ain't Stranded", and an
alternate take to "Yonder Wall" in which Buddy Guy is playing through the Leslie
speaker as he did on the title track, something guitar players are still copying to this day. The new double-
gatefold digipak and 16 page booklet package contains nine never before seen photos from the recording
session. Recorded on September 22 & 23, 1965, Hoodoo Man Blues was the first studio album to capture
a working Chicago blues band doing essentially what they did on stage without time constraints to
accommodate the singles market. Of course, both Junior Wells & Buddy Guy went on to become
international blues stars. The solid rhythm section was : Jack Myers, bass and Bill Warren, drums. 26
tracks in total. Also in stock the previous Hoodoo Man Blues with 2 bonus tracks £9.99
Ernest Lane - 72 Miles from Memphis £13.99 £12.99 - There is no doubting the authenticity of pianist
Ernest Lane’s musical credentials. Born in the heart of Delta blues country in Clarksdale, Mississippi he
received, along with childhood pal Ike Turner, occasional piano tuition from family friend Pinetop Perkins.
He recorded with Robert Nighthawk for Chess records and later joined the Ike and Tina Turner Revue
After a spell away from music he joined Ike Turner again and now, following Ike's death, leads his former
backing band the Kings of Rhythm. There is no sign here that age has in any way diminished Ernest Lane’s
abilities. He is in fine form on both piano and vocals and the set includes some stirring instrumentals
The Big Doowopper - All in the Joy £12.99 - Chicago Street musician the Big
DooWopper is a unique performer. His colourful personality embraces every song,
every phrase, every note. The original songs on this disc reflect his musical
influences: soul, blues, gospel, rock 'n' roll and doo-wop, while covers include his
own arrangement of Prince’s "Purple Rain" in which he laid down all the four-part
vocal harmonies. Commuters have long been enjoying the Big DooWopper as he
travels with his keyboard between the red and blue subway train lines near
Washington and State. Now in the studio playing piano and organ backed by a
rhythm section and hot guitarist Richie Davis he really gets to strut his stuff, giving a wider audience the
chance to to be All in the Joy
Demetria Taylor - Bad Girl £12.99 - Eddie Taylor's daughter Demetria proves that talent runs in the
family. On the evidence of this she's the natural heir to Koko Taylor as her passionate vocals light up a set
up Chicago blues standards , culminating in a scorching version of "Wang Dang Doodle". The band – Eddie
Taylor Jr and Shun Kikuta trading guitar riffs underpinned by a tight as they come rhythm section – could
have held their own with the very best back in the Chess Records heyday. Classic blues played with fresh
verve rather than slavish imitation
Kenny Blue Boss Wayne - An Old Rock on a Roll £13.99 - Kenny Wayne is the missing link between
legendary blues and boogie-woogie piano players and contemporary blues. He was raised in New Orleans
but has been a long-time Vancouver resident and is the winner of the prestigious Canadian Juno award
His bass-heavy boogie piano work and original songs make for powerful performances and he is assisted
here by Duke Robillard, who produced the album and plays guitar on all tracks.
Little Victor - Boogie All Night £12.99 - Long awaited new album Recorded One-Take by Kile Harris in
Phoenix, Arizona. With Johnny Rapp, Mario Moreno, Bill Tarsha, Brian Fahey, Bob Corritore, Dave Forster
& Sophie Kay Little Victor is an excellent harmonica player and an exemplary keeper of the flame for the
old school, down home blues. His rowdy, joyous showmanship, larger than life personality, and deep
understanding of the fine points have made him a popular international festival attraction.
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Various Artists - Blind Man Blues 2 CD Set £7.99 £6.99 - This 2CD set celebrates
the triumph of musical talent over the adversity of blindness and extreme
poverty, the results of which being some of the rawest blues tracks you will ever
hear. This is no frills stripped down stuff with iconic performances from the likes
of Blind Boy Fuller, Sleepy John Estes, Bo Carter, Blind Willie McTell, Ray Charles
and many more.
Jimmy Reed - I’m Jimmy Reed 2 CD Set £7.50 - This is the complete blues deluxe 2CD digi-book edition
of the classic 1958 album from the blues great plus bonus disc featuring rarities from the vee-jay vaults.
The tracks on the bonus disc avoid his best-known material and most of these selections are b-sides or
album only tracks. Many of them have only ever previously appeared on Charly LPs during the 80s.
Reverend Gary Davis - Ragtime Guitar / Children Of Zion £12.99 - One of the leading exponents of
ragtime guitar, Davis was born blind but taught himself to play guitar. He eked out a living busking on the
streets, and after the Second World War started to record more prolifically.Stefan Grossman championed
him and was responsible for bringing him to Europe for festivals and concerts in the late 60s and early
70s. Digitally remastered and slipcased with extensive new notes.
John Lee Hooker - Anthology £8.99 £7.99 - Don't miss the chance to own 60 timeless tracks from blues
legend John Lee Hooker. This 3CD digitally remastered set from Not Now Music features a comprehensive
selection of songs and fan favourites such as 'Dimples', 'I Want To Talk About You', 'Whiskey And
Wimmen' and many more.
Little Walter - Rock Bottom 2 CD Set £7.99 £6.99 - This 2CD set from the legendary harmonica player
features 47 classic tracks with highlights including 'Mean Old World', 'My Babe, 'You Better Watch
Yourself', title track 'Rock Bottom' and many more blues favourites.
Various Artists - The Bobby Robinson Story- £18.99 - Bobby Robinson was one of the great record men of
the 20th century and this 4CD set comprehensively explores his legacy . Bobby Robinson recorded such
greats as Elmore James, Lightnin Hopkins, Wilbert Harrison, Sam Myers, Ted Prysock, Brownie McGhee
and Bobby Marchan and they are all here along with classics such as Tarheel Slim’s “Number 9 Train” and
a slew of rocking R&B by Buster Brown and others.
Muddy Waters - Natural Born Lover 2 CD Set £8.75 - This superb package features the A and B sides of
every single released between 1953 and 1960 for one of the most influential blues artists of the past 50
years, Muddy Waters. Includes such iconic hits as “Got My Mojo Working”, “I Just Want to Make Love to
You”, “Mannish Boy” and “I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man”. Fully detailed liner notes.
Howlin' Wolf - The Wolf Is At Your Door 2 CD Set £8.75 - Howlin’ Wolf was a primal force in the history
of the blues and worthy to be labelled one the most important and influential blues artists of the past 50
years. This is the first time that his music has been presented in this way featuring the A and B sides from
every single he released between 1951 and 1960. Fantastic and iconic tracks such as “Smokestack
Lighting”, “Spoonful” and “How Many More Years” Fully detailed liner notes cover his entire career top
this superb 2CD off perfectly.
A new series called Blues Greats has been released by Universal to celebrate the centenary of the
Blues. There are eight in the series and each CD costs £6.75 or you can buy them all for £49.
Choose from: Howlin' Wolf - John Lee Hooker - Sonny Boy Williamson - Buddy Guy - Muddy Waters
Jimmy Rogers - Little Walter - Memphis Slim.
Various Artists – Vee-Jay Records Presents The Blues 2 CD Set £12.99 - Original 1960 compilation
along with bonus disc featuring Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker, Elmore James and classic Vee-Jay artists.
Various - The Delta Records Story £9.99 - A side project to Bullet Records releasing sporadic recordings
over a number of years 1950 – 1970’s
Various - The Rich Records Story: Music City, Motor City & The Big Easy £9.99 - John R" Richbourg
legendary R&B disc Jockeys in Nashville, started his own Rich Records with releases in 1950’s and 1960’s.
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Blues & Blues/Rock DVDs
Jack Bruce - Golden Days DVD £7.99 - This DVD contains two complete and very
different concerts by Jack Bruce filmed for the German TV series Rockpalast. The
first concert, filmed at the Grugahalle in Essen on 19 October 1980, features a
stellar band of Clem Clempson (guitars), Billy Cobham (drums) and David
Sancious (keyboards), a line-up that had come together for the album ‘I’ve
Always Wanted To Do This’ earlier that year. The set features many songs from
that album alongside Cream classics and other Jack Bruce solo tracks. The second
concert is a completely solo performance with Jack Bruce at the piano which
really emphasizes the quality of his voice and the brilliance of his songwriting.
The two shows make a great combination.
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes - All I Want Is Everything DVD £7.99
This DVD contains two complete concerts filmed for German TV. The main show
is a 2 ½ hour concert from the Cologne 1992 and the bonus is a shorter set from
Essen in 1979. The 1992 concert was part of the ‘Better Days’ album tour. The
1979 show was one of their earliest in Europe and captures the band as they
were breaking out to a wider audience. Both these concerts show what a
blisteringly good live band they are. Features many Southside Johnny classics
including his signature song ‘I Don’t want To Go Home’, ‘The Fever’, ‘Talk To
Me’, ‘This Time It’s For Real’, and his definitive take on Springsteen’s ‘Hearts Of
Stone’. Over three and a half hours on live music!
Roy Buchanan - Live at Rockpalast DVD £19.99 - It is a performance that shows Roy Buchanan’s genius on
the guitar in an extremely unique way – especially with his brilliant covers by artists including Jimi Hendrix
or Don Gibson. It is no secret, however, that Roy Buchanan was particularly able to present his
outstanding talents during his live performances - most of which were unfortunately not recorded. Fans
who loved his album “Live in Japan” will also enjoy these momentous recordings! An impressive legacy!
B.B.King - B.B.King Soundstage Live DVD £15.99 - With trademark Gibson "Lucille" settled on his lap,
B.B. King is in his element in this unforgettable performance, recorded in High-Definition for the PBS
concert series Soundstage. Filled with staggering guitar jams on hits like "Thrill Is Gone" and "Let The
Good Times Roll," the 12-song set also includes appearances by special guests Terrence Howard, Solange
and Richie Sambora, who stop by to perform with and pay tribute to the renowned blues master.
Collectable 12” Vinyl
Robert Johnson
The Complete Collection
2 LP Set - £22 + £2.50 P&P
Collectable 12” Vinyl
Howlin Wolf
Blues From Hell
2 LP Set - £22 + £2.50 P&P
Collectable 12” Vinyl
John Lee Hooker
Whiskey And Wimmen
2 LP set - £22 + £2.50 P&P
This 2LP gatefold set includes 29
classic songs all written and
performed by the legendary
bluesman.
Featuring 27 classic tracks, an
essential selection of tracks from
the influential bluesman on 180g
vinyl.
2LP gatefold 180g Vinyl) includes
two iconic John Lee Hooker Vee-
Jay albums, 'I'm John Lee
Hooker' and 'Travelin'.