Los Fabulocos play with enough energy to power a small fleet of lowrider vehicles. It's a fuel that burns full- throttle, ignited by the heat of soulful guitar and accordion solos that will make your heart bleed.
"Los Fabulocos have delivered a new sound. Well, not totally new as it reminds me of Richie Valens back in the 1960s, only better! A mix of rockabilly, tex-mex and just a taste of West Coast blues makes this CD so refreshing as you don’t hear something like that too often today. The whole band is tight but it is Kid Ramos’ guitar that makes me close my eyes and just listen. Always on the spot and tasty, never over-played or flashy, many guitar players should ask him for private lessons." - Przemek Draheim (blues.pl)
Anyone with even a passing fancy of American roots music or blues is certainly no stranger to Kid Ramos. Throughout most of the ‘80s, Ramos was a member of what is often considered to be the classic lineup of the James Harman Band featuring Willie J. Campbell, Stephen T. Hodges and the late Hollywood Fats, a group that performed up and down the California coastline and opened for such diverse musical acts as X, Oingo Boingo, The Blasters and The Plimsouls. Ramos left the band in ‘88 to begin a family, holding down a day job delivering bottled water for several years before eventually being coaxed back into music full time by Kim Wilson in ’95 as a full fledged member of the Fabulous Thunderbirds for seven years. Ramos released three successful solo recordings on Evidence Records beginning in ’99 and currently plays an active role as a featured guitarist in the critically acclaimed all-star revue, The Mannish Boys.
Not one to rest on his laurels, Ramos recently teamed up with vocalist/accordionist Jesus Cuevas, bassist James Barrios and drummer Mike Molina to form the Cali-Mex roots oriented quartet Los Fabulocos. The band is fronted by Cuevas, who spent a decade lending his talents on accordion with the East L.A. based group The Blazers, known for their rousing, danceable mix of rocked up norteno, cumbia, and other Mexican styles combined with blues, surf, and country music. Alternating between guitar and the bajo sexto, a type of 12-string guitar commonly associated with norteno and conjunto music, Los Fabulocos is powered by Ramos’ muscular tone and high octane delivery adding more fuel to the fire.
Los Fabulocos simmers up a spicy and tantalizing blend of traditional Spanish and Americana music featuring norteno, conjunto, blues, zydeco and rock ‘n’ roll delivered with sincerity, honesty and passion. It’s a special brand of roots oriented music that shares much in common with the south of the border styling of such pioneering acts as Los Lobos, Clifton Chenier, Freddy Fender, Flaco Jimenez, the Hacienda Brothers, and Doug Sahm’s Texas Tornados. “We mix it up,” Ramos explains. “We play songs in Spanish, then we’ll do a Fats Domino song, then we’ll play a blues, and then we’ll do a Buck Owens or Johnny Cash song. People look and go, ‘What?’ Then, all of a sudden, they just start dancing and having smiles on their faces.”
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“Payne growls and testifies with class while Edmonson fires off notes in his solos that seem to both absorb into and ricochet off of plank floors and cavernous rafters.” – Hittin’ The Note
“…one of the tightest soul-blues aggregations of the new millennium.” – Blues Revue Magazine
“Co-fronting one of the best working bands today, Payne and able guitarist Edmonson show a lively intuition in overhauling the tried-and-true Southern soul and blues forms.” – Downbeat
The dynamic duo of vocalist Jackie Payne and guitarist Steve Edmonson return to the spotlight with yet another soul/blues gem on their latest recording "Overnight Sensation." But don't let the album title fool you; these two have been at it for years honing their skills and perfecting their craft with countless appearances on stages at festivals and clubs around the globe including a three month stint in Thailand, right after the big tsunami of 2004.
On their sophomore effort for Delta Groove, Jackie Payne and Steve Edmonson demonstrate once again their mastery of the fine art of timeless Rhythm & Blues delivered with style and flair that recall the classic sounds of Wilson Pickett, OtisRedding and Bobby "Blue" Bland. “Overnight Sensation” is a terrific example of this dynamic and wickedly tight band, which also features bassist Bill Singletary and drummer Nick Otis, along with the “Sweet Meet Horns” consisting of Carl Green on tenor and alto sax and Lech Wierzynski on trumpet, as they take an explosive romp through another sweaty set of Gospel, Soul, Blues and R&B.
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BILL SIMS JR. & MARK LAVOIE
"AMERICAN BLUES ROOTS DUO"
(DIGITAL ONLY RELEASE!)
“Bill Sims Jr. is considered one of the best musicians in the New York blues scene and Mark LaVoie is a master harmonica player who was Sonny Terry’s driver. Heard together here on “Gotta Go Down” they play the Blues as a duo should together, “like a glove on a hand.” Sonny gives this cut an “Amen!” - Big City Blues Magazine
Bill Sims, Jr. learned his lessons well while attending Ohio State, where he majored in music and had the privilege to play with many great blues legends that performed at the University. He had the opportunity of sitting in the piano chair of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Freddy King, the Ojays, Jerry Butler and many more. Bill Sims, Jr. is currently considered one of the best musicians in the New York blues scene. He tours both domestic and internationally.
Mark LaVoie is a master harmonica player, and is a protégé of harmonica virtuoso Sonny Terry. He was Sonny's driver in the summer of 76 and performed with Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. Sonny said "Mark, take something from me, but play it the way 'You' feel it." Mark LaVoie has a style that is all his own.
In the early 90s while working in Burlington, Vermont, Bill met Mark and they became fast friends after discovering their shared love of acoustic blues. At the time they were working within an electric format, but that soon gave way to the acoustic duo. They have both been working together now for 15 years, and have become a fan favorite at blues venues throughout Vermont. Now with the help of Delta Groove Music digitally distributing their release “American Blues Roots Duo” through downloadable services such as i-tunes, Bill Sims, Jr. and Mark LaVoie are finally ready to bring their special form of blues to the world.
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NEW ARTIST SIGNINGS
Legendary slide guitarist Elvin Bishop! This fall Delta Groove will proudly release Bishop’s highly anticipated all-star collaboration “The Blues Rolls On” which will feature special guests B.B. King, James Cotton, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, George Thorogood, Kim Wilson, Tommy Castro, Ronnie Baker Brooks, John Nemeth, Angele Strehli and many more! “The Blues Rolls On” is another defining moment in Bishop’s long career and a welcome reminder to us all that the blues is still alive and well. > MORE INFO
Tommy Castro, winner of the 2008 Blues Music Award for B.B. King Entertainer of the Year! With the ink barely dry on his contract, Bay area guitarist Tommy Castro will be hitting the studio to record his Delta Groove album debut to be released early next year. Castro is sure to continue exploring the boundaries of American roots music on his next release with a mesmerizing blend of rock, blues and soul! > MORE INFO
Cedric Burnside & Lightnin’ Malcolm! This two man wrecking crew were recently snatched up and whisked into a studio in Memphis, TN with acclaimed producer David Z after Delta Groove CEO Randy Chortkoff witnessed the juke joint duo’s raggedly inspired performance outside Ground Zero in Clarksdale, Mississippi during the 3rd Annual Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue. Look for the duo’s debut release on Delta Groove coming this October. > MORE INFO ............................................................................
DELTA GROOVE MUSIC
ON THE BILLBOARD CHARTS!
The Mannish Boys debut at #10 on the Billboard Blues Chart with their brand new release “Lowdown Feelin’!” This news follows on the heels of their previous effort “Big Plans” which debuted at #9 on the Billboard charts in May one year after its original release. The latest chart information will be published in the July 26th issue of Billboard magazine.
Ecelcto Groove Records re-enters the Billboard Blues Chart with its first two consecutive releases issued by the label. On July 12th, Ana Popovic “Still Making History” will chart at #5, up 4 spaces from last week) marking a total of 17 weeks now on Billboard, while on July 5th Jason Ricci & New Blood “Rocket Number 9” re-entered the chart at #14 following his Billboard chart debut at #5 in June. Both artists are extremely active this summer touring the U.S. in support of their albums on Eclecto Groove. Be sure to check your local listings and don’t miss them when they come through your town!
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MITCH KASHMAR GOT A
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE
Delta Groove recording artist Mitch Kashmar has a little less to wake up and worry about since his song “The Waddle” was selected for use in the Paramount Pictures release “The Love Guru.” The film starring Mike Myers, Jessica Alba and Justin Timberlake was released on June 20th in theaters nationwide. Look for the brand new Mitch Kashmar recording “Live at LaBatt’s” on Delta Groove coming this November!
The Mannish Boys have been busy lately spreading their mojo to all corners of the globe since the release of their fourth critically acclaimed CD “Lowdown Feelin’.” The ‘Boys continue to pick up steam as their world tour found them rollin’ and tumblin’ to such exotic locales as the Rauma Blues Festival in Finland, the Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, Oregon, the Moulin Blues Festival in the Netherlands, and the Alta Soul & Blues Festival in Norway. And what kinda blues record label would we be if we didn’t document their triumphant victories over the enthusiastic festival and crowds every step of the way? Check out the Delta Groove photo gallery for all the latest Mannish Boys mayhem with video clips and photos of their recent trips abroad.
The brand new release “Lowdown Feelin’” by The Mannish Boys will be featured on listening stations nationwide at Borders beginning on July 8th and running through August 11th. The fourth installment by the Boys was released on June 17th and has already received glowing reviews as their best effort to date. So stop on by your local Borders location and don’t miss out on your opportunity to hear what all the fuss is about!
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JACKIE PAYNE RADIO INTERVIEW
Recently soul/blues virtuoso Jack Payne was interviewed on the radio show "Bluesland" where he discussed his music and his debut release with Delta Groove "Master of the Game". Click to listen!
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ATTENTION FESTIVAL PROMOTERS
Delta Groove Music is proud to unveil the details surrounding an exciting new package just in time for the upcoming busy 2008 festival season. The Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue is now available for bookings on festivals and special events. Imagine having three extraordinary guitarists all rocking out on your festival’s stage at once, engrossing you in what’s known in the musical world as a “wall of sound.” The All-Star Blues Revue is flexible and can be tailor-made to meet your musical cravings. Special guests can include Phillip Walker, Kirk Fletcher, Ronnie James Webber, Jackie Payne & Steve Edmonson, and many other Delta Groove recording artists, backed by none other then the world-renowned and critically acclaimed Mannish Boys, featuring soulful and traditional blues singer Bobby Jones as the newest asset!
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"SPRING BREAK '83" - THE MOVIE
(From Left to Right: Rand Chortkoff - Music Supervisor/Producer, Joe Plenys - Editor, & Mars Callahan - Writer/Director/Producer)
Editing of "Spring Break '83" is currently in progress. The film is being edited at Raleigh Studio in Hollywood, CA. With the average film in Hollywood costing 98.6 million dollars "Spring Break '83" has a big budget feel for a fraction of the cost.
Big
Sky and Delta
Groove Productionshave now successfully wrapped filming on November 19th, and will resume filming “pick-up” shots in Los Angeles starting in 2008 on their next major
motion picture: “Spring Break '83." The filming in New Orleans was a huge success and included both a massive indoor and outdoor sound stage, motorboats, and a helicopter. "Spring Break '83" is building momentum and isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
To view photos from the production of "Spring Break '83" CLICK HERE!
“Spring Break ‘83” stars both an A-List cast of industry veterans and a variety of hot up and coming young actors.
STARRING: John Goodman, Andrew Caldwell, Robert Davi, Sophie Monk, Jamie Kennedy, Lee Majors, Raviv Ullman, Aviva, Lisa Jay, Mars Callahan, Dat Phan, Downtown Julie Brown, Jim Nieb, Erik Estrada, Joe Pantoliano, Martin Spanjers, Kenny Baumann, Greg Felllows, Nick Heyman, Preston Jones, Alan Ritchson, and Richard Portnow.
Big Sky is excited to announce the addition of industry veteran Scott Spiegel who will be directing “Spring Break ’83.” Mr. Spiegel is an experienced expert with a proven track record that includes working on such blockbuster hits as “Spider-Man” & “Spider-Man 2”, “From Dusk Till Dawn 2”, "Darkman", “Hostel” & the soon to be released sequel “Hostel 2”.
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Big Sky Motion Pictures & Delta Groove Productions have now finished filming on the reality based T.V. show “Casting Call". This show is innovative and groundbreaking in the movie industry and will be a major catalyst for driving the exposure and sales for “Spring Break ’83,” the feature film.
Take a behind the scenes look into the production of the T.V. show Casting Call "Spring Break '83".
Eclecto Groove Records recording artists Zito and Ana Popovic have recently appeared in the upcoming Big Sky Motion Pictures release "Spring Break '83." The film directed by Scott Spiegal, who has worked on such blockbuster hits as "Spiderman," "Spiderman 2," "From Dusk Till Dawn 2," "Darkman," "Hostel," and "Hostel 2," is a hilarious coming of age teen comedy that celebrates everything that was great about the 80's, from the outrageous parties and tiny bikinis, to the rock music and big hair. Look for Ana and her music to appear in this soon to become comedy classic at a theater near you!
For more info go to: www.bigskymotionpictures.com
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On January 24th, 2007 Big Sky Motion Pictures and Delta Groove Productions held a massive after party and screening of ‘What Love Is’ at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. The highly anticipated Delta Groove Music recording artist Ana Popovic performed as the headliner and rocked the house all night long. This was a red carpet event with multiple special celebrity guests.
