Mama Told Me Not To Come!
Sampler #10 2011
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1. Junior, Sugar & Bobby
"Mama!" (:55)2. Bill Howl-N-Madd Perry
"The Way Of Blues" (2:58)
The Way Of Blues
www.howl-n-madd.biz
www.mississippideltabluesinfo.com
The Way of Blues is a romping-boogie tract with rhythms associated with the North Mississippi style. Perry was born and lives in Mississippi. From his early years in Chicago in the 70’s as a guitarist/singer/ songwriter until now he has toured extensively with his band throughout the United States and also in China & Jakarta. (self-produced)3. Johnny Sansone
"Sinking Ship" (4:04)
The Lord Is Waiting And The Devil Is Too!
www.johnnysansone.com
Check out the new Johnny Sansone release The Lord Is Waiting And The Devil Is Too produced by Anders Osborne at Dockside Studio in Maurice, LA. Johnny unleashes some of the deepest lyrics and playing of his career boldly over Osborne's untamed guitar along with drummer Galactic's Stanton Moore. (Short Stack Records)
4. Alexis P. Suter,
"John The Revelator" (4:18)
Two Sides
www.alexispsuter.com
Powerhouse New York girl brings the roof down at church and at the juke! Alexis is a treasure surrounded by jewels-the band is the best of the best in NYC. Together the Alexis P. Suter band live shows are magic! Get a piece of the magic! Find Alexis P. Suter! (Hipbone Records)
5. JP Soars
"More Bees With Honey" (3:36)
More Bees With Honey
www.jpsoars.com
J. P. Soars is one of those rare young guitar slingers that can play anything, anywhere. The title cut has the late Robin Roberts on vocals and do these two rock. See why he is hooked up with Jimmy Thackery on the October LRBC. This guitarist is no slacker! (Soars High Productions)6. D'Mar & Gill
"Crawfish Boogie" (3:39)
Real Good Friend
www.cdbaby.com/cd/dmargill
www.bluesmamas.com
Fifteen years as Little Richard’s drummer has taught Derrick “D’Mar” Martin, from Jackson, MS, a thing or two about the Blues and energy. D’Mar has paired with Chris Gill who gained his knowledge and love of the Blues by sitting on the front porch picking the guitar with Bentonia, MS legend Jack Owen. The combination of the energy of D’Mar mixed with greasy slide and finger-picking from Gill brings life to their original songs from Mississippi. (Airtight Records)7. Matt Daniels
"Yo Matt!" (2:52)
Yo Matt! Do An Instrumental!
www.mikeyjunior.com
East Coast Harp Man Mikey Junior's Right-Hand Man and his Lead Guitar! Matt keeps up with Mikey note for note! Buddy & Junior! Look Out! (8th Train records)8-Ruff Kutt BB
"Mill Block Blues" (3:39)
Mill Block Blues
www.ruffkuttblues.com
This album is a tribute to the life and the people who lived on the Cotton Mill Block in a small town in North Texas. It was experiences of living on the "other side of the tracks" please note: Legendary blues guitarist, Anson Funderburgh, producer/ lead guitar. Proceeds from sales go to the Blues Foundation's Hart Fund. (Ruff Kutt Records)9. Blues Buddha Band
"Ain't No Stopping Louise" (2:36)
A Sides
www.bluesbuddha.com
Blues Buddha Band-Tommy a/k/a The Blues Buddha is a rough and tumble blues vocalist who, in his own words, has picked up stylistic influences from people he admires and mixes them into his own musical gumbo. BBB explores every style of Blues. They will entertain you with rock, funk, soul and standard straight up Blues. The goal is to awaken your spirit to a full Blues experience. (Blues Buddha Music)
10. Bill Edwards
"Twelve Step Program" (3:19)
That's What I'm Talkin’ About
www.billedwardsmusic.com
A NY based singer/songwriter who has a knack for blending blues, soul, and R&B into a musical experience that will keep your ears perked up and you coming back for more. (Bill Edwards Music)
11. Sunday Wilde
"That Man Drives Me Mad" (3:36)
What Man!?? Oh That Man!!!
www.sundaywilde.com
www.reverbnation.com/sundaywilde
Tormented, dirty, joyful, sexy, and sad. An emotional Rollercoaster seeped in the blues and roots styles, Sunday is an intense musician/vocalist/writer that lives in the wilds of Northern Ontario. Not The Same Old Thing! (Sunday Wilde Music)
12. Linsey Alexander
"If You Ain't Got It" (5:04)
If You Ain't Got It
www.linseyalexander.com
His new CD brings Linsey and his blazing Gibsons really close to you. He has captured the soul and sexiness of his live performance. See why Linsey is one of the favorite Windy City guitar masters! (Linsey Alexander)
13. Midnight Shift
"Rhythm Rockin’ Boogie" (3:12)
Rhythm Rockin’ Boogie
www.mnightshift.com
Rhythm Rockin' Boogie is the title of Midnight Shift's new CD and it also describes their infectious blend of blues, rockabilly and rhythm and blues featuring Steve Guyger. (Cabernet Records)
14. Michael Packer
"She Left This Morning" (3:34)
My Time To Cry
www.store.irismusicgroup.com
If you mention New York City Blues, the name Michael Packer will pop up. He has been living, breathing and sharing the blues for 40 years. This cut is something Michael cut years ago on RCA Records. (Iris Music Group)15. The Juvenators
"Black Hanna" (3:47)
Mojo Burning
Find Virgil Brawley on facebook
www.thejuvenators.com/
www.bluesmamas.com
“Amped Up Southern Blues” describes Virgil “Big Juv” Brawley’s music he writes, sings and plays in his band The Juvenators and in Mojo Burning. Big Juv’s solo music and CD has been described as eclectic roots blues – a mix of blues, gospel and country music. (Circle J Records)16. The Bailey Brothers
"80 on 55" (4:27)
How To Write The Wrong
www.myspace.com/thebaileybros
www.bluesmamas.com
Jason and Brock Bailey, born in the Mississippi Delta, blend blues phrasing and progressions with a southern-rock edge pulling inspiration from ZZ Top to ZZ Hill. The Bailey Brothers describe their music as “a re-invented Blues” with catchy guitar riffs and foot tapping rhythm combined with Brock’s lyrics. Their roots run deep, not only within their music but also with each other. (The Bailey Bros)17. Mark Massey
"17 Years" (4:29)
Mississippi Lockdown
Find Mark Massey on facebook
www.bluesmamas.com
A “graduate” of Parchman Prison and the Parchman Prison Band, Mark “Muleman” Massey from Clarksdale, Mississippi has turned his hard times into good, hard Blues. Playing and singing the Blues he learned in Parchman from David Kimbrough, son of legendary Mississippi bluesman Junior Kimbrough, Mark has performed at jukes and clubs across the Southeast as well as the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. (Mark Massey Music)18. Dexter Allen
“Tired” (3:04)
Bluezin’ For Life
www.myspace.com/dexterallen1
www.bluesmamas.com
From the Shadow of Bobby Rush and the center of blues mecca-Mississippi, Dexter is a new teacher of the old school. "Bluezin For Life" explores both kinds of music-Rhythm&Blues! Like masters of old Dexter can play whatever the audience wants. And he delivers! (Airtight Records)19. Cathy Lemons & Johnny Ace
“Love Like A Fire” (3:45)
LemonAce
www.lemonace.com
Finally a CD from our favorite San Francisco blues couple, Johnny Ace and his better half, Texan Cathy Lemons. LemonAce. You can feel the love & passion that has been forged after years of singing & gigging together. Big City Rhythm& Blues is proud to present the Beatnik jungles' Heart & Soul! (Vizztone Records)20. Down The Road
With Sugar & Junior (:38)
(Junior playing a "little” slide!)
