Big G & The Real Deal - Chicago Blues Party (2014)
BAND/ARTIST: Big G, The Real Deal
- Title: Chicago Blues Party
- Year Of Release: 2014
- Label: Toucan Cove Entertainment
- Genre: Blues, Chicago Blues
- Quality: flac lossless (tracks)
- Total Time: 01:00:51
- Total Size: 410 mb
- WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist
01. Can't Lose What You Ain't Never Had
02. Shake Your Money Maker
03. Mystery Train
04. Smokestack Lightning
05. It's Too Late Brother
06. Sweet Home Chicago
07. Honey Bee
08. Dust My Broom
09. Mannish Boy
10. Feelin' Good
11. Bring It on Home
12. Walkin' Thru The Park
13. Messin' with the Kid
14. Got My Mojo Working
Big G & the Real Deal’s 14-song Chicago Blues Party features tight ensemble playing that effectively represents the halcyon days of post-war Chicago blues. The set kicks off with “Can’t Lose What You Never Had,’ showcasing Tom Albanese’s strong harp attack. The band’s set list is comprised of blues classics, such as “It’s Too Late, Brother,” “Messin’ With the Kid,” “Bring It On Home,” and many other well-known songs from the traditional Chicago blues songbook..
There is quite a deep well of experience on this CD. Producer/keyboard player Phil Balsano was with the rock outfit Tantrum in the 70’s, while Tom Albanese has lent his considerable harp chops to Chicago’s Trouble No More, a band fronted by the late L.C. Walker, and more recently by Deb Seitz. Drummer Tim Scruggs has anchored the 101st Rock Division around the world, and he has shared the stage with Koko Taylor, Dave Mason, and a diverse range of musicians. Bassist Mickey Gentile has played with lead guitarist George “Big G” Millspaugh in the Southern blues band Pearl Handle for over 10 years, and John “Butch” Willard turns in many impressive guitar solos at this party.
While I have these songs from the original artists or from other cover bands, I hope that Chicago Blues Party will help the band get noticed again and return to the Chicago Blues Festival, Buddy Guy’s Legends, or the House of Blues. I’ve heard “Sweet Home Chicago” more times that I can count, but the guys turn in a solid version of this classic – although my favorite version of the former is from Lonnie Brooks on the Alligator-WXRT FM album from 1989, Blues Deluxe. While I may wish that the vocals were stronger from time to time, on balance, Chicago Blues Party features a group of very talented musicians playing some of the finest post-war blues songs with strong ties to Chicago. If you like contemporary covers of classic Chicago blues songs, you’ll enjoy Big G & the Real Deal’s CD.
01. Can't Lose What You Ain't Never Had
02. Shake Your Money Maker
03. Mystery Train
04. Smokestack Lightning
05. It's Too Late Brother
06. Sweet Home Chicago
07. Honey Bee
08. Dust My Broom
09. Mannish Boy
10. Feelin' Good
11. Bring It on Home
12. Walkin' Thru The Park
13. Messin' with the Kid
14. Got My Mojo Working
Big G & the Real Deal’s 14-song Chicago Blues Party features tight ensemble playing that effectively represents the halcyon days of post-war Chicago blues. The set kicks off with “Can’t Lose What You Never Had,’ showcasing Tom Albanese’s strong harp attack. The band’s set list is comprised of blues classics, such as “It’s Too Late, Brother,” “Messin’ With the Kid,” “Bring It On Home,” and many other well-known songs from the traditional Chicago blues songbook..
There is quite a deep well of experience on this CD. Producer/keyboard player Phil Balsano was with the rock outfit Tantrum in the 70’s, while Tom Albanese has lent his considerable harp chops to Chicago’s Trouble No More, a band fronted by the late L.C. Walker, and more recently by Deb Seitz. Drummer Tim Scruggs has anchored the 101st Rock Division around the world, and he has shared the stage with Koko Taylor, Dave Mason, and a diverse range of musicians. Bassist Mickey Gentile has played with lead guitarist George “Big G” Millspaugh in the Southern blues band Pearl Handle for over 10 years, and John “Butch” Willard turns in many impressive guitar solos at this party.
While I have these songs from the original artists or from other cover bands, I hope that Chicago Blues Party will help the band get noticed again and return to the Chicago Blues Festival, Buddy Guy’s Legends, or the House of Blues. I’ve heard “Sweet Home Chicago” more times that I can count, but the guys turn in a solid version of this classic – although my favorite version of the former is from Lonnie Brooks on the Alligator-WXRT FM album from 1989, Blues Deluxe. While I may wish that the vocals were stronger from time to time, on balance, Chicago Blues Party features a group of very talented musicians playing some of the finest post-war blues songs with strong ties to Chicago. If you like contemporary covers of classic Chicago blues songs, you’ll enjoy Big G & the Real Deal’s CD.
Blues | Rock | FLAC / APE
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