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Attention all blues fans and collectors. Delta Groove has just added a few new autographed copies of CDs to our online store. There are only a limited quantity of these selected copies and they are first come first served. Once the limited quantity is sold out they will no longer be available!
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LIVING BLUES AWARDS - READER'S BALLOT 2009 - VOTE TODAY!
Living Blues has recently announced the nominees for the 2009 Living Blues Awards. This year’s reader’s ballot includes three Delta Groove nominees including Jackie Payne, The Mannish Boys and Elvin Bishop.
You may cast your vote online at www.livingblues.com. Only one ballot per person is allowed. Ballots must be received by July 5, 2009.
Living Blues is America’s oldest and most authoritative blues magazine. Founded in Chicago in 1970, Living Blues has set the standard for blues journalism around the world. Check out the latest issue of the magazine available at finer newsstands and book stores everywhere or visit them online at www.livingblues.com.
AND THE NOMINEES ARE:
JACKIE PAYNE STEVE EDMONSON BAND “OVERNIGHT SENSATION”
Nominated for “Most Outstanding Blues Singer” (Jackie Payne)
JACKIE PAYNE STEVE EDMONSON BAND "OVERNIGHT SENSATION"
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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, Otis Redding 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 Wiersynski on trumpet, as they take an explosive romp through another sweaty set of Gospel, Soul, Blues and R&B.
“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 MANNISH BOYS “LOWDOWN FEELING”
Nominated for “Best Blues Album of 2008 (New Recordings)”
MANNISH BOYS
"LOWDOWN FEELIN'"
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“Lowdown Feelin’” is the fourth installment by The Mannish Boys, which looks to capture all the success and forward momentum stirred by their previous effort – the universally praised release “Big Plans.” Evoking the spirit of such legendary Rhythm & Blues revues of the past as the Johnny Otis Show, Ike Turner & The Kings Of Rhythm, or even the highly regarded American Folk Blues Festival, The Mannish Boys look to single handedly restore this grand tradition and carry it forward into the 21st century. This unrivaled convergence of world class talent combines the very best of both the older and younger generations representing the Blues.
“The Manish Boys seem to be in command of virtually every classic, neo-classic, obscure, and almost-unknown riff and lick in the postwar cannon, and they approach it all with unfettered enthusiasm and commitment.” – Living Blues Magazine
“…no finer collection of blues talent exists today in one band.” – Blues Revue Magazine
“An all-star blues band with an authentic spirit, The Mannish Boys have what it takes to preserve the music that deserves to be called our national treasure.” – Southland Blues Magazine |
ELVIN BISHOP “THE BLUES ROLLS ON”
Nominated for “Best Blues Album of 2008 (New Recordings)
ELVIN BISHOP
"THE BLUES ROLLS ON"
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"The Blues Rolls On" harks back to Elvin Bishop's roots, paying tribute to the musicians who inspired him and who also helped give him his start. Supported by an all-star cast of blues royalty featuring B.B. King, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, George Thorogood, James Cotton, Kim Wilson, Tommy Castro, John Nemeth, Angela Strehli, plus many more, Bishop leads the way through a smoldering set of searing blues and rollicking R&B. While Bishop handles a majority of the vocals he graciously steps aside on several numbers in order to allow his guests ample room to strut their stuff, including rising star and vocal powerhouse John Nemeth, as well as other distinguished personnel that include George Thorogood, Angela Strehli, Ronnie Baker Brooks and R.C. Carrier. “The Blues Rolls On” is another defining moment in Bishop’s long career; a crowning achievement and welcome reminder for all of us that the blues is still alive and well.
“…Elvin has become one of the most respected and beloved artists to come out of the 60’s blues-rock explosion” – All About Jazz
"…careening slide and razor-edged bursts, all delivered with unflagging enthusiasm and wit.” – Rolling Stone
"Bishop is a good-hearted soul whose life mission is to entertain to the best of his ability." – Downbeat |
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"LIVE AT GROUND ZERO VOL.1"
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"LIVE AT GROUND ZERO VOL.2"
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3RD ANNUAL DELTA GROOVE
ALL-STAR BLUES REVUE
“LIVE AT GROUND ZERO, VOL. 1&2”
Take home the magic of the 3rd Annual Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue with two brand new recordings - “Live At Ground Zero, Vol. 1 & 2.” Each disc features highlights from last year’s celebrated blues event recorded at club Ground Zero on May 8, 2008 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Tracks include fan favorites plus many new songs unavailable anywhere else by Los Fabulocos featuring Kid Ramos, The Insomniacs, The Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band, The Mannish Boys with Johnny Dyer, Finis Tasby & Bobby Jones, Kirk “Eli” Fletcher, Junior Watson, Phillip Walker, Mike Zito and Jason Ricci & New Blood. Both CD’s will be made available to the public for the very first time at this year’s 4th Annual Delta & Eclecto Groove All-Star Blues Revue on May 8th at the New Daisy Theatre in Memphis, TN with the official street date following on May 19th.
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The Insomniacs are back with their new album on Delta Groove. The band led by 27-year old vocalist/guitarist Vyasa Dodson, together with bassist Dean Mueller, keyboardist Alex Shakeri and drummer Dave Melyan, laid down an astounding set of material that had been finely tuned night after night out on the road over the last two years; only this time the band had the benefit of utilizing a professional recording studio for superior sound with access to a grand piano and Hammond B-3. Joined by special guests Al Blake, Mitch Kashmar, Joel Paterson and Jeff Turmes, The Insomniacs expand on their original intoxicating formula and deliver what is sure to become an instant classic. A recipe guaranteed to provide the band with many more sleepless nights as they now must answer the call and respond to the demands of fans waking up everywhere with those left coast blues!
FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS:
Al Blake: harmonica
Mitch Kashmar: harmonica
Joel Paterson: Pedal Steel Guitar
Jeff Turmes: Saxaphones
Retail: $17.99
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“It is rare these days to see young blues musicians come along who have the kind of vision and commitments to play this music and make a go of it like these guys are. I am impressed by their talents and their humility…” – Al Blake (Hollywood Blue Flames)
"Vyasa really is a triple threat: guitar player, singer and songwriter. No doubt he is one hell of a guitar player, but it is his singing on this that really knocks me out." – Junior Watson
"The Portland, Oregon, group has that West Coast Swing sound down pat, performing tight numbers with original songwriting…There are no wasted notes and the music breathes with the palm trees.” – Blues Wax
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After tirelessly touring the U.S. and Europe for the past two years Ana Popovic now returns with her follow up effort "Blind For Love," produced by Mark Dearnley (AC/DC, Tom Petty, Paul McCartney) and Ana Popovic. Here Ana offers up a little something for everyone including blues, rock, jazz, funk and gospel, and is joined by members of her regular touring band - Ronald Jonker (bass) and Andrew "Blaze" Thomas (drums), plus special guests Tony Braunagel (drums) and Mike Finnigan (Hammond B-3) from the Phantom Blues Band. On “Blind For Love” Ana demonstrates once again that she possesses the vision to forge ahead with her own uniquely distinctive style and continues to evolve as a deeply personal and gifted songwriter.
MORE INFO & PRE-ORDERS COMING SOON!
CEDRIC BURNSIDE & LIGHTNIN’ MALCOLM AT CACTUS MUSIC:
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Catch Cedric Burnside & Lightnin’ Malcolm in a special live in-store appearance at Cactus Music in Houston, Texas on Saturday, May 23rd @ 3:30pm. The boys will be there to promote their brand new CD “2 Man Wrecking Crew” as well as their performance that night at the Continental Club. Cactus Music is located at 2110 Portsmouth in Houston, TX. Tel: (713) 526-9272 www.myspace/cactusmv |
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 videos by Delta Groove recording artists Candye Kane, The Insomniacs, Cedric Burnside & Lightnin’ Malcolm, Los Fabulocos, Kirk “Eli” Fletcher and a couple by Lynwood Slim including one gem that’s an absolute bonified classic!
CANDYE KANE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjmLbTrovf0
THE INSOMNIACS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYTibrVRKro
CEDRIC BURNSIDE & LIGHTNIN' MALCOM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkRnBQZjZZ0
CEDRIC BURNSIDE & LIGHTNIN' MALCOM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao0KYkvkJK4
CEDRIC BURNSIDE & LIGHTNIN' MALCOM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB04qHw3wr0
LOS FABULOCOS & KID RAMOS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfd7ly77l-c
LOS FABULOCOS & KID RAMOS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfn4Z17VJGM
KID RAMOS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY4XJCRht48
KIRK FLETCHER:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN7sJ4BcwRs
LYNWOOD SLIM & IGOR PRADO BAND:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y29UVmrXQcE
ELVIN BISHOP AMOEBA RECORDS SAN FRANCISCO 9/28/08
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9vsWiKlK0M)
ELVIN BISHOP #2 AMOEBA RECORDS SAN FRANCISCO 9/28/08
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0DjXinDr4A)
Cedric Burnside
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdQrGNkv29U)
Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm, "The Juke Joint Duo"
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9gdH2h4YI0)
Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm, "The Juke Joint Duo"
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjQq_YNWHcA)
The Insomniacs - "Maybe Sometime Later"
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03BI5A_qxh8)
The Insomniacs - "I Got Money"
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM8MGBIgOgc)
Fred Kaplan - Royal Biltmore Boogie
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVoDoCUBrUM)
Al Blake At Home singing "So Glad I Found You"
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtudJL0WZGQ)
Lynwood Slim & Junior Watson
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLDFVuz9S1U)
Lynwood Slim & Junior Watson
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_qktl45vHU)
Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FywBFKJHeBc)
Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7G_uPWlD40)
WAR on The Bonnie Hunt Show 10.16.2008
(http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=VihEfDSAssI)
Lester Butler & The Blue Shadows 1991
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znGa5kJVqnI)
ON THE BILLBOARD CHARTS:
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The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue has once again set sail this spring to perform at festivals and concert venues around the country. Their Delta Groove release “Command Performance” has re-entered the Billboard Blues charts climbing back up to #12, bringing the total number of weeks spent on the chart up to fifteen. Chart activity reflects the April 18th Billboard issue date. |
THE INSOMNIACS
"AT LEASTE I'M NOT WITH YOU"
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Tune into the House of Blues Radio Hour on April 25-26 for your chance to win two brand new CD’s from Delta & Eclecto Groove – “At Least I’m Not With You” by The Insomniacs and “Done With The Devil” by Jason Ricci & New Blood. The hour-long award winning radio program is hosted by Elwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd) and is syndicated to approximately 100 radio station affiliates nationwide. For more information including a listing of station affiliates visit www.thebluesmobile.com. |
JASON RICCI
& NEW BLOOD
"DONE WITH THE DEVIL"
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RANDY CHORTKOFF INTERVIEW!
Our good friend Dave Harrison at The BluzNdaBlood Show recently ran a very special preview of our upcoming 4th Annual Delta & Eclecto Groove All-Star Blues Revue. (Thanks Dave!) The program features songs from all of the artists scheduled to perform at the event which include Jason Ricci & New Blood, The Hollywood Blue Flames, The Soul of John Black, The Mannish Boys, Bobby Jones, The Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band, Lynwood Slim and Los Fabulocos. To listen to a podcast of his show simply follow this link - http://bluzndablood.com/Show69Details.htm
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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ON THE CHARTS |
LIVING BLUES
RADIO CHARTS:
07/01/09:
06/01/09:
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ROOTS MUSIC REPORT / ROOTS ROCK CHART:
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Mike Zito
“Today”
06/26/09: #17
06/19/09: #15
06/12/09: #39
06/05/09: #17
05/29/09: #14
05/01/09: #07
04/24/09: #06
04/17/09: #10
04/10/09: #06
04/03/09: #06
03/27/09: #01
03/20/09: #01
03/13/09: #03
03/06/09: #15 |
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ROOTS MUSIC REPORT / ROOTS BLUES CHART:
06/26/09
06/12/09
06/05/09
05/29/09
HOUSE OF BLUES "THEBLUESMOBILE.COM"
TOP 10 BLUES CHART:
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IN THE PRESS |
“Who can sleep, with The Insomniacs?” That’s a question posed in the latest issue of Blue Suede News (#86 Spring 2009). And no, this is not another revealing, behind-the-scenes tell-all tale about the debauchery and wild drunken antics of life on the road with a bunch of traveling rogue musicians (you should be ashamed of yourself for even considering that!). Instead the reader is treated to a 3-page Q&A with Vyasa Dodson and Dean Mueller about their background, the band, and their irresistibly swinging new CD “At Least I’m Not With You.”
CLICK HERE TO READ!
Bobby Jones was recently interviewed by Lee Hildebrand for an upcoming feature in Living Blues Magazine. Last year Hildebrand was invited to the recording studio during the sessions that produced both The Mannish Boys’ “Lowdown Feelin’” and Bobby Jones’ “Comin’ Back Hard.” The end result was an in-depth 10-page cover story that delved into the histories on each of the individual Mannish Boys and a behind the scenes look at the making of “Lowdown Feelin’” which was recently honored with two Blues Music Award nominations for Album of the Year and Traditional Album of the Year.
CLICK HERE TO READ!
Los Fabulocos were featured on the front page of the entertainment section in La Opinion on March 13, 2009. The article undoubtedly helped elevate the status of the band in the Hispanic community as it is the largest Spanish-language newspaper in the United States and the second-most read newspaper in Los Angeles (after the Los Angeles Times). In addition, the band was also featured in the April issue of the monthly trade publication Music Connection.
LA OPINION
CLICK HERE TO READ!
MUSIC CONNECTION
CLICK HERE TO READ!
Elvin Bishop and Mike Schermer will be featured in an upcoming article in the November issue of Downbeat. The magazine will also be running a review on Bishop’s new release The Blues Rolls On in the same issue.
Vintage Guitar has confirmed a feature with Elvin Bishop and recently conducted an interview with him on October 28th for an upcoming issue of the magazine. |
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