The Surfin' Gypsies
Sampler #16 2014
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The Surfin’ Gypsies
“You know the gypsy woman told me
That you your mother’s bad-luck child
Well you’re having a good time now
But that’ll be trouble afterwhile.” - Muddy Waters
On the road again! Setting sail again! Ready for lift off! All Aboard! Summer 2014: we are ready for you! Here we are with CD Sampler #16 “The Surfin’ Gypsies!” with songs from musicians from all around the world that we have selected to be on this disc. As we surf the airwaves around our blue world and the magazine, Big City Rhythm & Blues, brings you stories from Seattle to Miami from New York to LA!, we use these samplers to bring you, our subscribers, the best music we run across on the road. Thank-you for subscribing and please vote at BigCityBluesMag.com for the “Coolest Blues Song of the Year!”
Our beloved musicians in this day and age must be a wandering free-spirited people to keep on keeping on! I only hope that they take the time to have some joy like my surfer buddies as they roam from city to city trying to ply their music! Outsiders are all of us and nomads too. Dance like a gypsy! Enjoy!
And Don’t Forget To Boogie!—Robert Jr Whitall1. ROBERT JR & SUGAR & HANDSOME BOB
“Surfin’ Blues” (:52)
BCR&B RECORDS
www.bigcitybluesmag.com
Motor City Music Madmen & Woman cooly bringing the Sampler into your ears.
2. ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD
“World Blues” (4:09)
Heartsoulblood
RUF RECORDS
www.royalsouthernbrotherhood.com
Zito, Allman, Neville, Wooten and Scott is all we have to say!
These men are at their peak!
3. BOB STROGER & KENNY “BEEDY EYES” SMITH
“That’s My Name” (3:57)
Keepin’ It Together
BIG EYE RECORDS
www.bigeyerecords.com
One legend and one son of a legend here continuing a great blues tradition.
4. DAVE FIELDS
“Changes In My Life” (4:06)
All In
FMI RECORDS
www.davefields.com
Dave’s rockin’ guitar and searing vocals always make it a good time!
5. NIGHTHAWKS
“No Secrets” (3:58) 444
ELLERSOUL RECORDS
www.ellersoulrecords.com
Old School takes us to school after 40 years on the road and on records
6. MIKEY JUNIOR
“Morning On My Way” (3:28) Traveling South
VIZZTONE RECORDS
www.mikeyjunior.com
The new papa has something to sing about! Mikey will be traveling
all over with his new CD.
7. D.A. FOSTER
“The Real Thing” (4:47)
The Real Thing
D.A. FOSTER MUSIC
www.dafostermusic.com
Four decades in R&B music. Now it’s his time. He’s the real thing...
8. THE BILLY WALTON BAND
“Wish For What You Want” (3:41)
Wish For What You Want
BILLY WALTON MUSIC
www.billywaltonband.com
Busting out of the jersey shore and bringing you original blues rock songs.
9. KENNY PARKER
“I’m Gonna Make You Mine” (4:42) Yes Indeed
BLUE ANGEL RECORDS
www.facebook.com/KennyParkerBand
The wait is over! Kenny is back with his Motor City guitar and a new CD!
10. LAURA RAIN & THE CAESARS
“Closer” (3:54) Closer
LRC RECORDS
www.laurarain.net
This Soulful Motor City Lady, with George Friend on blazing guitar, have been all over the US but cannot get Detroit out of their systems.
11. TWEED FUNK
“Blues In My Soul” (2:30)
First Name Lucky
TWEEDTONE RECORDS
www.tweedfunk.com
In the “James Brown” summer of 2014, Tweed Funk brings us hope that funk & Soul is alive and well. Go Smokey!
12. COREY LEDET & HIS ZYDECO BAND
“Not The Man For You” (2:57) Destiny
COREY LEDET MUSIC
www.coreyledet.com
The next big thing from Lafayette Louisiana! A new Zydeco hope! The Crown Prince Of Zydeco!
13. BILLY J
“She’s Mine” (3:35) Billy J
BILLY J MUSIC
www.billyjmusic.com
Billy J is a rising star in the long tradition of the “working man” blues-rock Americana. His sincerity knocked me out from the very first note and I’m sure the listener will agree, his new 5 song CD BILLY J will keep you humming, strumming and wanting more
14. LITTLE RONNIE & THE GRAND DUKES
“Buck Naked” (4:10)
Do What'cha Do
ELLERSOUL RECORDS
www.ellersoulrecords.com
Buck naked and sweatin’! This cut will make you sweat! The Real Deal! Superb talents well versed in traditional blues!
15. DAN HOLT
“Tell Me What Ya’ See” (3:21)
A Screaming Ray Recording
www.danholtmusic.com
Original roots and blues., the new blues, surreal folk blues. The blues is alive and sings while it’s walking. Play the music. Hear these blues
16. NATE MYERS
“Her Hand My Hand” (4:55)
It’s My Music
NATE MYERS MUSIC
www.natemyers.com
Not the same old thing, original roots and blues music with a touch of country, heavy on the harp featuring Nate Myers unique vocal style.
17. JIMMY PRITCHARD
“If A Nickel Was A Dime” (3:34) When the Blues Came To Town
JP MUSIC
www.jimmypritchard.com
Bassman Jimmy Pritchard leads his own band making it’s own music and rockin the East Coast!
18. RACHELLE COBA
“Never Been To Memphis” (3:05) Mother Blues
MONO RECORDS
www.rachellecoba.com
Hot guitar from this traveling blueswomen. Back in Florida to turn up the heat!
19. PACKARD SLIM
“Credit Card” (4:37) Live at Whole Earth 2014
ROOKS TOWER RECORDS
www.packardslim.com
From Milwaukee to California, Packard Slim is breaking out with his original tunes and masterful guitarwork.
20. RJ HARMAN & CO
“Bottle Caps” (3:32)
No Refunds
FAT SOW RECORDS
www.rjharmanmusic.com
Harp wizard and bandleader RJ keeps the blues happening in the Sunshine State. Hard working and taking no prisoners!
21. ROBERT JR & SUGAR & HANDSOME BOB
“Gypsy Blues” (:25)
BCR&B RECORDS
www.bigcitybluesmag.com
Motor City Music Madmen & Woman surfing their way to the next campfire!
