Spy In The House Of Love
Sampler #8 2010
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Welcome to Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine's 8th CD Sampler— Spy in the House of Love. I took the title from a song by one of my favorite Detroit rhythm & blues outfits, the great band Was Not Was. Flying "through" the radar, Don Was and David Was and all the associated musical madmen that they collected as they wove their out of wack themes and sounds like their peers Frank Zappa and the Mothers or the electrifying Sun Ra who made wonderful little visions of the world we are traveling on. The Spy in the House of Love artwork that I created on the cover was inspired by the "red light districts" such as New Orleans' Storyville and others in Shreveport, LA and Clarksdale, MS. The world is such that we need houses of love and that people need them to make a living. They call it the world's oldest profession, what's up with that? To be so desperate for money that the only way to make any is to sell yourself? Of course the blues were sung at houses of love and especially rhythm & blues. Is the spy the cat that I photographed in Algiers, LA or part of the family? The key to life is finding out "who" the spy is in your house of love. There always seems to be someone or something that gets in the way of love. I follow Peter Tosh's advice, "I walk on and don't look back." Love & Happiness. — Robert Jr. Whitall
1. Monteleone, Whitall & Owens
www.bigcitybluesmag.com2. Laith al. saadi
“Chains” (4:02)
In The Round
www.laithmusic.com
A new guitar king has emerged! “In the round’ brings his vocals, songwriting and guitar playing full circle! Michigan’s finest guitarist in any groove, blues or jazz.3. Vasti Jackson
“Blues Booty” (4:17)
www.vastijackson.com
Stimulus Man
A dynamic guitarist, producer, songwriter and performer and he can work up a sweat whether in steamy New Orleans or chilly Norway.Cool Breeze!4. Rob Stone
“Give Me Time” 4:31
Back Around Here
www.earwigmusic.com/bcb
www.robstone.com
Harp playing Chicago bluesman is “Back Around Here” on Earwig with friends and influences that he has shared the stage with. Welcome back!5. JP Soars
“Baby I used To Love You” (4:15)
Back Of My Mind
www.myspace.com/jpsoars
Monster guitar and slide player, the leader of the Red Hots, is a musical melting pot . His CD, “Back Of My Mind” shows these many styles that he loves and has mastered.6. Chris James & Patrick Rynn
“Life Couldn’t Be Sweeter” (4:14)
Gonna Boogie Anyway
www.earwigmusic.com/bcb
www.bluefour.com
Vocalist and guitarist Chris James and bassist Patrick Rynn are staunch blues traditionalists with a high-energy contemporary edge. Always holding things together behind the scenes, their new Earwig CD, “Gonna Boogie Anyway” will bring them out of the shadows.7. The Randy Oxford Band
“Teach You A Lesson” (4:37)
Teach You A Lesson
www.randyoxford.com
West Coast trombone man makes “it feel good!” with his horn-blues party is in a class by itself.8. The Kidn’Nic Show
“Nothin’But A Good Time” (3:47)
Nothin But A Good Time
www.kidandnic.com
Nothing but a good time! This band of musicians brings a high energy show that brings a blend of swinging blues and rock and roll.9. Gus Collins
“A Short One” (3:21)
Soul Social
www.myspace.com/boneyardrecords
Soul singer from the northside of Pittsburgh to the “street corners” of the world, Gus is back with a new dance party on Bonedog records.10. 19th Street Red
“I’m The Man Down There” (2:48)
Wine, Women
& The Blues
www.myspace.com/19thstreetred
Whether leading his tight ensemble or laying it down with his one-man band, Red is a vital link to the old school blues.11. Pat Pepin
"Don't Call Me Baby" (4:33)
In It For The Long Haul
www.patpepin.com
“First Lady Of Sax” is in the blues for the long haul, knows the blues inside and out, will blow the blues your way with a feeling!12. Jose Alvarez
“Fennel St. Frost” (2:40)
Diggin’ In
www.josealvarezmusic.com
Terrance Simien’s guitarist has played with all the greats including Ronnie Earl. On this solo album Jose shows his influence & respect for Albert Collins and Freddie King.13. Big T
“The Night Doctor” (5:35)
Jump Back, Big T’s In The House
www.terrybigtwilliams.com
Whether it’s a neighborhood jukejoint in Clarksdale, Mississippi or a big city blues club in Chicago, IL, T’s makes them happy! New CD, “Jump Back” Big T’s In The House!14. David Gerald
“Postman” (3:50)
Hell And Back
www.davidgerald.com
Detroit-based bluesman with roots in Mississippi , the 11th child in his family is blazing his way out of Detroit with his axe-his guitar. Soon to be in Memphis and beyond.15. Chris Canas Blues Revolution
“She’s Breaking Me” (4:41)
She’s Breaking Me
www.chriscanas.net
Michigan’s own Chris Canas tries (and succeeds) to blend the old with the new, soul, jazz & blues.The new CD is putting funky pretty back out there. “She’s Breaking Me.”16. Rev Robert Sexton All Star Blues Review
“Coahoma County” (4:35)
Reverend Sexton’s All Star Blues Review
www.myspace.com/reverendrobert
The planets are aligned, get ready for delta voodoo, blues from the lowlands, Detroit’s premier blues group’s new CD,” Rev Robert Sexton’s All Star Blues Review17. The Swamp Kings
"Mama's Cajun Food” (3:33)
Swamp Appeal
www.theswampkings.com
Who says you have to be from the south to have the spicy gumbo in your music, these guys know how to appeal to the cajun boogie in all of us!18. HoundsTooth Blues Band
“Soul Rockin” (2:53)
Soul Rockin
www.houndstoothblues.com
Modern Soul Rocking blues from the Midwest .Soul stirring, soul-satisfying only if you like your blues electricfied, deep-fried, and BBQ’ed.Stand up and enjoy the show!19. Monteleone, Whitall & Owens
www.bigcitybluesmag.com
