Dr. Helander & Third Ward - Traffic Jam on the Back Street (2020)

This new album from the blues-inspired Dr. Helander & Third Ward is a strong sequel to the brilliantly acclaimed debut album “Meat Grindin’ Business ”. The Traffic Jam on the Back Street consists entirely of original material.

The album is the band’s second, but the members ’accomplishments are vast. Dr. Helander (Ilkka Helander) is one of the most respected guitarists and songwriters in the Finnish blues, Esa Kuloniemi is a founding member of the renowned band Honey B & T-Bones, the trio shows they have progressed to a new, seamless level of playing together with their excellent blues material that is both original and respectful of the traditions of the genre. Other musicians on the record are Tomi Leino on harmonica, Panu Syrjänen on saxophones and Timo Pratski on organ.