Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith & The House Bumpers - Drop the Hammer (2019)

The blues, like all elements of life, is meant to grow, change and progress while retaining its essence. Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith and the House Bumpers accomplish just this with their latest album, 'Drop the Hammer.' Much of his playing was molded by the teaching of his late father, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, who was the drummer for Muddy Waters for over 18 years, and it was important to give this nod of respect. To know who you are and where you are going, one must always honor and acknowledge from where you came. 'Drop The Hammer' focuses on contemporary subject matter while using modern and innovative sounds. Musicians include Greg Guy, son of blues legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Buddy Guy; Sugar Blue, world renowned harmonica player who has recorded with the Rolling Stones; Felton Crews one of Chicago's top bass players who has toured with jazz great Miles Davis and blues musician Charlie Musselwhite; Billy Flynn on guitar; Guy King on guitar; Ari Seder on guitar; Luca Chiellini on piano, organ, and keyboard; Omar Coleman on harmonica; Nelson Strange on guitar and Andrea Miologos, Dana Gordon and Kim Johnson- bring fierce and colorful vocals to each and every song.