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ELVIN BISHOP “THE BLUES ROLLS ON” (SEPTEMBER 23RD)
“The Blues Rolls On” harks back to Bishop’s roots, paying tribute to the musicians who inspired him and helped give him his start. Supported by an all-star cast of blues royalty, Bishop leads the way through a smoldering set of searing blues and rollicking R&B. With 45-years of blues experience under his belt, Bishop is a slide guitar great with a history dating back to his electrifying and groundbreaking work in the 60’s with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. Look for Bishop’s new release on Delta Groove coming this Fall!
Featuring:
B.B. KING • JAMES COTTON • DEREK TRUCKS
GEORGE THOROGOOD • WARREN HAYNES
KIM WILSON • TOMMY CASTRO
RONNIE BAKER BROOKS • ANGELA STREHLI
JOH NEMETH and more! |
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CEDRIC BURNSIDE & LIGHTNIN’ MALCOLM
"2 MAN WRECKING CREW" (OCTOBER 21ST)
Cedric Burnside, grandson of the legendary R.L. Burnside, son of drummer great Calvin Jackson, teams up with bluesman Lightnin’ Malcolm, one of the leading, younger generation artists on the scene today, for an authentic, swampy backwoods set of music that’s firmly rooted in the Mississippi hill country blues of the Delta. Harmonica virtuoso Jason Ricci guests on this raggedly stomping juke joint affair produced by David Z.
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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 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 MANNISH BOYS ON THE BILLBOARD CHARTS! (07/26/08)
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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. |
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“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
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BILL SIMS, JR. & MARK LAVOIE
“AMERICAN BLUES ROOTS DUO”
(DIGITAL ONLY RELEASE!)
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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LEGENDARY RHYTHM & BLUES REVUE FALL TOUR ANNOUNCED!!!
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The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue will be hittin’ the road again this Fall in support of their release “Command Performance.” The line-up will feature the Tommy Castro Band with Deanna Bogart, Magic Dick and Kenny Neal. Janiva Magness will be filling in on the first two shows as Deanna already has prior commitments. The tour will play Redwood City, Santa Rosa, Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, Ashland, Boise, Santa Cruz and San Diego with more shows to be added. |
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Think things have been quiet on the Phantom Blues Band front since “Footprints” their highly praised follow up to “Out of the Shadows” was released? Think again....
After releasing their 2nd cd, “Footprints” on the Delta Groove label last November, which received great reviews and was added to hundreds of playlists internationally, as well as topping the blues revue and roots blues charts, the Phantom Blues Band has been busy.
Tony Braunagel co-produced sister label Eclecto Groove’s new artist Mike Zito, Mike Finnigan has been on a world tour with Joe Cocker, Johnny Lee Schell and Darrell Leonard played on B.B. King’s new release, and practically the entire band played on Curtis Salgado’s new record also co-produced by Tony Braunagel.
Joe Sublett just finished his solo record and also appears, along with Darrell Leonard, on T-Bone Burnett’s new cd, “Tooth of Crime." Darrell Leonard wrote and arranged the score for a successful run of ‘Carter’s Way’at the Steppenwolf theatre and Larry Fulcher recently played on Willie Nelson’s ‘Bootleggers’ cd as well as performing live with Doyle Bramhall III. The Phantom Blues Band recently finished co-producing and playing on tracks for Taj Mahal’s 40th anniversary cd release.
The Phantom Blues Band would like to thank all of their fans for their support and patience while waiting for the band to hit the road. The Phantom Blues Band is gearing up for dates in the fall and looking forward to a full schedule in ‘09. |
STUFF YOU GOTTA WATCH:
Almost anyone with an internet connection by now is surely familiar with the worldwide phenomenon known as YouTube.com. This month we feature some clips from some of our latest acts and releases on the label including Los Fabulocos featuring Kid Ramos, Little Sammy Davis who appeared on The Mannish Boys latest recording “Lowdown Feelin’,” Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue band leader Tommy Castro, and the juke joint duo of Cedric Burnside & Lightnin’ Malcolm.
Los Fabulocos feat Kid Ramos @ Cozy's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXigPM-lvMM
Kid Ramos Live at the Doll Hut
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ-og7YjfGE
Little Sammy Davis & Midnight Slim "When I Leave" with Harvey Brooks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzamde3k6cE
Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVaqHj3bfwk
Tommy Castro - "I Feel That Old Feeling Coming On" - LIVE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMnRCGh67IE
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The House of Blues Radio Hour is set to record an interview with Elvin Bishop on July 21st to discuss details surrounding his brand new release “The Blues Rolls On” for a future broadcast scheduled for October. The hour-long award winning radio program is hosted by Elwood Blues (aka Dan Aykroyd) and is syndicated to approximately 100 radio station affiliates nationwide.
Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour has committed to a future segment with Elvin Bishop featuring a 4 song radio performance and interview. The nationally syndicated radio show is heard on approximately 300 stations nationwide with 90 additional stations outside the U.S. |
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The House of Blues Radio Hour chose the song “Uptown Woman Downtown
Man” from the brand new release “Overnight Sensation” by the Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band as the “bluesbreaker” song of the week in July. The song was featured on the nationally syndicated radio show the weekend of July 18th.
The Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band have already picked up instant radio coverage prior to release with their new CD “Overnight Sensation” on over 30 stations in the U.S.! Stations include: KUNV, WXCI, WRBC, WWSP, WVOF, KTEP, KXJZ, WORT, KMFB, WVPE, WRHC, KCSS, KSMF, WOAB, RADIO EM, KXCI, WRBC, WBSD, WIVI, KMFB, WAER, KSOR, WITR, WOAB, KXJZ, KKTO, KUOP, KQNC, WGLT
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Bill Sims, Jr. and Mark LaVoie were recent guests on Michael Johnathon’s nationally syndicated radio program Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour. The duo performed live on the air on Monday, July 14th to promote their new digital release “American Blues Roots Duo” now available on i-tunes courtesy of Delta Groove Music, Inc. For more info on their appearance including show archives, webcasts and podcasts visit http://www.woodsongs.com/index.asp
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“Command Performance” by the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue has been featured in the Top 10 on the House of Blues Radio Hour Top 10 Blues Chart. The album has already spent four weeks on the chart and currently resides at # 6 as of July 4th. |
YOU CAN'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER
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Are you a budding critic just looking for the opportunity to share your opinions with the rest of the world? Have you spent endless hours watching Ebert & Roper and think you have what it takes? Well now's your chance to prove your worth as Delta Groove Music has now begun posting fan reviews on our website for mass public consumption. Send your reviews to: reviews@deltagroovemusic.com, and immortalize your passion and expertise in cyberspace for the greater good of mankind. May the force be with you! |
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The Mannish Boys and Special Guests live at Cozy's for Tom Leavey and Randy Chortkoff's Birthday Bash! The Insomniacs live at Cafe Boogaloo featuring special guest Kirk Fletcher.
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The Aug/Sept issue of Blues Revue features a four page spread on The Mannish Boys. The article covers details about the band, their latest recording “Lowdown Feelin’” and dives in a little further into the backgrounds on the group’s three main vocalists Bobby Jones, Finis Tasby and Johnny Dyer. CLICK HERE to read the article! (PDF)
Jackie Payne was recently interviewed by Soul Train Magazine in Germany. In the article Jackie answers questions regarding his influences, time spent with Johnny Otis and the Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band, and his two recordings available on Delta Groove – “Master of the Game” and the brand new release “Overnight Sensation.” Soul Train is Germany’s #1 Soul-Music monthly magazine which covers all aspects of Soul, Funk, RnB, Smooth Jazz & Urban Grooves. CLICK HERE to read the interview!
Blues Wax recently ran a story covering Delta Groove’s 3rd Annual All-Star Blues Revue which took place in Clarksdale, MS the evening following the 2008 Blues Music Awards. The article gives fans that were unable to attend strong insight into how this amazing party went down at Ground Zero. To view the complete article and photos from the event CLICK HERE!
Kid Ramos is featured on the cover of the June issue of Blues News Magazine (#55). The Norwegian magazine recently caught up with Kid and got the early scoop on his latest projects including the Cali-Mex roots oriented quartet Los Fabulocos and the brand new release “Lowdown Feelin’” by the all-star blues revue The Mannish Boys.
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