summer edition 2012

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE WINDY CITY BLUES SOCIETY, CHICAGO, IL
Volume 3, Issue 2
WINDYCITYBLUES.ORG
WCBS Newsletter
Summer 2012
2012 CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL &
WCBS STREET STAGE!
We are proud to host the 2012 WCBS Street Stage & Booth (in the
non-profit Blues Village on North Columbus) at the Chicago Blues
Festival. This is our third year and we are excited to provide some
fantastic Blues music and FUN to festival-goers.
This year our stage will have more musical acts than any other
stage in the festival. Our schedule runs from 11:00 am to 7 pm
every day of the festival. We actually kick off the festival this
year. This is all done at no cost to the City of Chicago. Our musicians are all donating their performances so we ask that you buy
one of their CD’s after their performance.
On Sunday, for the first time, we’ll be hosting the first round of
the Chicago Blues Challenge (CBC) on our stage from 1-4pm.
We’ll have our bubble machines churning! Party beads galore and
lots f smiles and good camaraderie at the booth and stage. Come
by and say hello. Join the WCBS ($20) and spin the wheel to
win fabulous prizes (CD’s, buttons, beads and more). Renew Your
Membership. All annual memberships expired on MAY 31, so visit the booth to renew your membership.
VISIT OUR BOOTH TO GET COOL WCBS
MERCHANDISE! Shirts, Flasks, Buttons, Beads
and More… Buttons. Gotta have our super cool 1.25” button for your
backpack, coat, lapel… Stainless Steel flasks 60z and 8oz laser engraved with
our logo! Tshirts and more tshirts! All sizes, Ladies and Mens. Support our
non-profit and the Chicago Blues community by purchasing our merchandise.
2012 CHICAGO BLUES FREE Admission • Grant Park • June 8, 9 & 10, 2012
Legendary Artist Mavis Staples To Headline 2012 Chicago Blues Fest. FULL SCHEDULE ON PAGE 6!
The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free blues festival in the world and remains the largest of Chicago’s
Music Festivals. During three days on five stages, more
than 500,000 blues fans prove that Chicago is the
“Blues Capital of the World.” Past performers include
Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, B.B. King, the late Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy and the late Koko Taylor.
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WCBS STREET STAGE LINEUP!
FRIDAY JUNE 8, 2012
11:00 am – 11:45 am - Chicago Kingsnakes. Chicago Kingsnakes are a
rockin’ blues band that was chosen to kick-off the “Street Stage” at our fest
this year because of the quality of their performances over many years at the
clubs in the south and west suburbs, and at several Windy City Blues Society
events, including our first “Blues Meet Up” event a few years back at Harlem
Avenue Lounge, along with our Windy City Blues Challenge Band event in
past years. A time-tested tight band that simply loves to play the blues.
Noon – 12:45 pm - Steepwater Band Steepwater Band has grown in
popularity, even since their appearance on our stage last year, and the hard
work that they have put in grinding out their heavy mix of “hard blues with a
county/rock twist” continues to pay dividends for the band. During their appearance in Memphis for the IBC’s they announced an expansion from their
trio make-up to a four piece band, and they’re even more dynamic at their live
shows and on CD. They frequently tour Europe, but are regulars at some of
the non-tradition blues venues from Chicago to Northern Indiana.
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm - “Chicago Delta”: Mississippi Gabe Carter then
Black Oil Brothers “Chicago Delta” is a concept that showcases musicians
based here in Chicago, but that play music deep from the delta, especially
leaning toward Hill Country and Bentonia-style. Mississippi Gabe Carter
starts the long set off with his one-man show, and his sound is so rich and
hypnotizing that you don’t miss a backing band. He’s a combination of Skip
James and Junior Kimbrough, but has a unique drone sound all his own. Part
two is the Black Oil Brothers- watch out as they are not for the meek at heart,
and their show promises to be a wild ride down to the depths of Mississippi’s
Hill Country. One of the more talented younger bands that can be found hiding out at some of the more edgy clubs in the city.
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm - Cash Box Kings Cash Box Kings are a conglomerate of some of the best known Chicago blues musicians, with an occasional
rotating band member. Core of the band can include Kenny “Beedy Eyes”
Smith, Barrelhouse Chuck,
5:15 pm – 6:00 pm - Earwig Music Review: Rob Stone & the CNotes With Willie “the Touch” Hayes on drums, Ariyo on keys and Mark
Wydra on guitar. Rob’s true-to-Chicago Blues Harmonica style is passionate
and heartfelt, and he’s one of the best Chicago harp players that gladly honors
the Chicago blues tradition. For this show he’s bringing in a contingent of
respected local Chicago blues musicians.
WINDY CITY
BLUES SOCIETY
The Windy City Blues Society seeks
to preserve, promote, and enhance
blues music and the blues community; support blues education and
promote the Chicago area blues
scene especially blues musicians.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Brad Appier, Tom Jurgens,
Lori Lewis, Dave Madlener,
Jim Speicher
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dave Doppelt, BlackJack,
Wayne Openlander, Kurt Swanson
The Windy City Blues News is a
quarterly publication of the Windy
City Blues Society, a not-for-profit
501(c) 3 registered in the State of
Illinois, and is distributed via first
class mail free of charge to members.
Membership dues are $20.00 per
year, renewable May 31st. No duplication of images or content is permitted without prior written consent.
All communications regarding this
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[email protected] or
Windy City
Blues Society
PO Box 7389
Chicago, IL
60680-7389
6:15 pm – 7:00 pm – Steve Arvey with special guest Quique Gomez
You never know what Steve’s gonna play, possibly a mix of acoustic and electric, with Quique backing on harmonica and possibly a surprise guest player
or two. Steve’s returning from his now Florida home for this fest event and
his many local fans are looking forward to a rare Chicago appearance, and
Quique is a well-respected blues harpist from Spain. Worry not if you see a
Rooster crowing…it probably won’t bite.
See you at our stage! …BlackJack
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WCBS STREET STAGE LINEUP!
SATURDAY JUNE 9, 2012
11:00am – 11:45am - Fernando Jones presents “Blues Kids of
America” w/ guests Ray Goren & Alex Lund Fernando is one of the
friendliest, more popular blues figures in Chicago, and his Blues Summer
Camps along with his Chicago Festival appearances are always a treat to the
senses, both on the ears and the eyes, as Fernando is always decked out in a
brightly colored suit. Fernando’s youthful guest musicians are sure to be a hit
this year, as always.
After Hours Shows
THU JUN 7
S.P.A.C.E. (Evanston) Harry Garner
Band, 8pm. Charlie Musselwhite,
9pm
Smoke Daddy Nick Moss
B.L.U.E.S. Taildragger w/ Bob Corritore
Blue Chicago Shirley Johnson
Noon – 12:50 pm - Big DooWopper There’s no way to describe the
DooWopper, but he’s somewhere a mix between Ray Charles and your local
Sunday southside church organist, and he has more character on one key they
others have on their whole keyboard. A rare appearance outside of church,
it’ll be a treat to catch his performance at this year’s fest.
Harlem Ave. (Berwyn) Open Mic
Blues Jam, 8:30 p.m.
1:10 pm – 2:10 pm - Sam Lay joins Bob Riedy and Bob Corritore
Sam, Bob and Bob return to their regular Chicago haunt for the fest, seemingly every year lately. Sam Lay is one of the few legends left that rightfully
can be be called such, and the two Bob’s join in as a nice trio that will command the stage and the town during fest weekend.
Reggie's Chris Tiritilli, 8 p.m.
2:30 pm – 3:45 pm - Omar Coleman & Friends: Kenny Smith, Bob
Stroger & Billy Flynn Omar invites a fine grouping of the best of the best
in Chicago blues. If you don’t know Kenny, Bob and Billy you don’t hang
around the Chicago blues scene much, and this will undoubtedly be one of the
highlighted shows of the fest.
Kingston Mines Studebaker John,
Joanna Connor
4:00 pm – 5:15 pm - Harmonica Blowout hosted by Harry Garner
Band Harry and a solid backing band host another highlight of this year’s
fest, sure to be talked about when all is said and done. They’ll be not 5, not 6,
not 7 harpists (but more?) on stage throughout the show, and plan to be riveted by Harry’s sincere love for the blues coupled with many fine local guest
harmonica players, and who knows who might join in for a song or two!
5:30 pm – 6:10 pm - Nigel Mack Band A somewhat hidden fact is that
Nigel is one of the best old-style delta blues players around, which he displays
during his solo shows, and he brings an even more dynamic and heavy sound
with an extensive band to our stage. Nigel fell in love with Chicago following
his move her from Canada many years ago, and he has not disappointed his
fans. Nigel’s a solid songwriter, and a true lover and friend of the blues- selected for our stage as the winner of the recent Windy City Blues Society “Best
New Self-produced CD” contest.
6:25 – 7:05 pm - Geneva Red’s “Original Delta Fireballs” Geneva’s
the best “under-the-radar over-the-border” blues harmonica singer around,
and she brings her “Original Delta Fireballs” to our stage from over the border
in southern Wisconsin. Known as one of the best harp players around, male
or female, she doesn’t get enough attention or play in the Chicago blues circuit. Joined by Jackie Five and Dime on Drums, this will be a fun way to finish off Day Two at the Street Stage.
Rosa's Blues Jam hosted by James
Wheeler
House of Blues (Back Porch Stage)
Doktu Rhute, 6:30pm. Trainwreck,
9pm
Buddy Guy's Legends Shemekia
Copeland, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Joe
Louis Walker and Billy Branch. 6 7:30 p.m. (free)
Navy Pier Dietra Farr w/ Billy Flynn,
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Willie Dixon Blues Heaven Foundation - 2120 S. Michigan Ave. Howlin'
Wolf B-Day: Eddie Shaw & the Wolf
Gang, Billy Branch, Jackie Scott,
Debra Jackson, Eddie Taylor, Jr.,
Tail Dragger, Big Time Sarah, Carlos
Johnson, Little Howlin’ Wolf &
more! 2-7 p.m. (Free / Donations
welcome)
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington in the Claudia Cassidy Theatre
Lightnin' Hopkins Film 6:30 p.m.
(Free)
After Hours Shows
FRI JUN 8
Smoke Daddy Billy Flynn & Friends:
Jodi Williams, Bob Corritore, Milwaukee Slim, Jimmi Mayes
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WCBS STREET STAGE LINEUP!
SUNDAY JUNE 10, 2012
11:00 am – 11:45 am - Moonlighters with Butt Naked Sam Pure naked southwest-side blues. See it, feel it, hear it. Eat it up as a “kick off your
shoes” primer to the blues challenge that follows! I don’t wanna know anything- I just wanna see it!
Noon - 3:50 pm - Five bands compete in
ROUND 1 of Windy City Blues Society’s
Annual “Chicago Blues Challenge”
4:10 pm – 5:00 pm - Pistol Pete Band Pistol Pete Band won our Windy
City Chicago Blues Challenge “Band Category” this past year and they subsequently competed in Memphis at the IBC’s, representing Chicago with a semifinal appearance. Pete’s a fine and eccentric player, enjoyed by many
throughout the city during his many club shows, and we’re glad to have Pete
and his band on our stage representing the truth in today’s Chicago Blues.
5:15 pm – 6:00 pm - Kilborn Alley Blues Band with special guest
Deak Harp Kilborn Alley has been one of the most popular bands to play
our fest stage in the past, and rightfully so. A fine young trio of Central Illinois musicians that will be joined by popular and former member Deak Harp,
especially for this show. Kilborn Alley is one band moving up the charts rapidly. See them now so you can say you were there when they started to takeoff.
6:15 pm – 7:00 pm - Liz Mandeville & Donna Herula Duo A fine and
fun way to end our day and our fest. Liz and Donna have only recently paired
up within the last year or so, but they each bring an incredible history of talent and enthusiasm to our stage. The duet won our Windy City Blues Society
Chicago Blues Challenge Solo/Duo contest this year and then went to Memphis for the International Blues Challenge where they had a nice semi-final
finish. This may be the best fun you’ll have at the fest all weekend, so come
on out and enjoy a smile, some laughs and some great music.
BOB CORRITORE is one of many
excellent Blues musicians that
will be playing our WCBS
Street Stage at the
Chicago Blues Festival on
SAT JUN 9, 2012.
After Hours Shows
FRI JUN 8
B.L.U.E.S. Jimmy Johnson
Blue Chicago Big Time Sarah
Harlem Ave. (Berwyn) Nigel Mack &
the Blues Attack
Rosa's Eric "Guitar" Davis
Reggie's Women in the Blues: Holle
Thee Maxwell, Peaches Staten,
Shirley King, Vivian Vance Kelly,
Nellie Travis, Tracee Adams, Ramblin’ Rose, Dia Madden, Sweet Bev
Perron, Dawn O’Keefe Williams, Liz
Mandeville & Donna Herula, Joan
Gand & the Blue Road Band. 8pm
House of Blues (Main Stage) Steepwater Band, GreenSugar - 8 p.m.
House of Blues (Back Porch Stage)
Studebaker John, 6:30 p.m. Funky
Mojo Daddy, 9 p.m.
Kingston Mines Magic Slim, Joanna
Connor
Lee's Unleaded Mz. Peaches & the
Casanova Band
Nick's Beergarden (on Milwaukee)
Dave Herrero & the Hero Band
Buddy Guy's Legends Guy King @
11am. Linsey Alexander @ 3pm.
Nick Moss @ 6pm. John Primer @ 9
pm. Billy Branch @ 11pm
Navy Pier The Right Now, 5 p.m.
Fitzgerald's (Berwyn) Ronnie Baker
Brooks
Honky Tonk BBQ Northside Southpaws, 7:30 - 9:15pm
After Hours Shows
SAT JUN 9
S.P.A.C.E. (Evanston) Steepwater
Band, 8pm. Joe Louis Walker w/
Murali Coryell, 9pm
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After Hours Shows
SAT JUN 9
Smoke Daddy Billy Flynn & Friends
B.L.U.E.S. Jimmy Johnson ???
Blue Chicago Big Time Sarah
Harlem Ave. (Berwyn) Toronzo Cannon & J.C. Smith Band
Rosa's Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials
Reggie's Rockin' Johnny Band,
Jimmy Burns, Eddie Taylor, Jr. and
Maxwell St. Kings (Studebaker John,
Rick Kreher & Steve Cushing)
WCBS Chicago Blues Challenge 2012
You are invited to participate in the 2012 Chicago Blues Challenge (CBC), a musical competition for Chicago area blues musicians. The winner of this competition will represent the Windy
City Blues Society in Memphis at the 2012 International Blues Challenge (IBC).
There are three divisions for competition:
• Band Competition
• Solo/Duo Competition
• Youth Showcase
WCBS commits to supporting the musicians by
sponsoring them at the IBC. WCBS will provide
a portion of the musician’s travel expenses to
Memphis for the Band and Solo/Duo ompetition, amount to be determined.
Visit www.WindyCityBlues.org for more info.
Kingston Mines Vance Kelly, Joanna
Connor
Lee's Unleaded Shorty Mack
Nick's Beergarden (on Milwaukee)
Cash Box Kings
Buddy Guy's Legends Blues Brunch
w/ Eric Davis @ 11am. Matthew
Skoller @ 3pm. NuBlu Band @ 6pm.
Jimmy Burns @ 9pm. Larry McCray
@ 11pm
Navy Pier Ultimate Concept Band,
5:30 p.m.
Dell Rhea's (Willowbrook) Sam Lay,
Bob Corritore, Harry Garner
Harte's (Evergreen Park) Smiley Tillmon Band w/ Tom Holland.
ALWAYS call the club/venue
before arriving to confirm the
band/act. Everything is subject
to change. Good job Blackjack
putting together this list.
Veronica
says
‘I LOVE
THE
BLUES!’
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SPONSORS/DISCOUNTS!
WCBS would like to thank the following organizations for their contributions.
Help us support these fine organizations. For more visit
www.WindyCityBlues.org/Discounts.
Water Hole Lounge—WCBS GOLD SPONSOR
1400 S. Western Ave., Chicago, 312-243-7988
www.facebook.com/WaterHoleBlues
B.L.U.E.S. 2519 N. Halsted, Chicago; (773) 528-1012
www.chicagobluesbar.com. Receive half-priced cover charge to most shows
(excl. special events).
Buddy Guy’s Legends 700 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago; (312) 427-1190
www.buddyguys.com. $5.00 member discount to most shows (excl. special
events).
Harlem Avenue Lounge 3701 South Harlem Avenue, Berwyn; (708) 4843610. www.harlemavenuelounge.com. Members receive $3.00 discount (must
present WCBS card).
Rosa’s Lounge 3420 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago; (773) 342-0452
www.rosaslounge.com. Members receive $3.00 discount (must present WCBS
card).
Alligator Records • www.alligator.com 15% discount for WCBS members!
Earwig Music • www.earwigmusic.com 11% discount on all web store items
for WCBS members!
Jazz Record Mart; (312) 222-1467 • www.jazzmart.com 10% discount for
card-carrying WCBS members!
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CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JUNE 8
BUD LIGHT CROSSROADS STAGE
11:15am – 12:15 p.m. The Jimmy Reed Family
12:45 – 2:00 p.m. Quintus McCormick
2:30 – 3:45 p.m. Zora Young
4:15 – 5:30 p.m. Joe Louis Walker
Steady Rollin Bob Margolin, Eddie Shaw, Dave Spector ,
Bob Corritore, Johnny Iguana, Kenny “Beedy Eye’s”
Smith & Bob Stroger
MISSISSIPPI JUKE JOINT STAGE
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Panel Discussion (Lightnin’ Hopkins) with Roger Wood, Chris Strachwitz & Alan Govenor
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Ol’ Skool Revue from the Delta Music
Institute of Delta State University
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Eddie C. Campbell
3:00 – 4 p.m. Vasti Jackson
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Johnny Rawls
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Jam Session with Kenny “Beedy Eyes”
Smith
PEPSI FRONT PORCH STAGE
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Blues In The Schools w/Stone Academy, Eric Noden, Katherine Davis & Erwin Helfer
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Fernando Jones and My Band!
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Matthew Skoller Band
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Big James & The Chicago Playboys
PETRILLO MUSIC SHELL
(A Centennial Celebration of Lightnin’ Hopkins)
5:50 – 6:35 p.m. Rev. K M Williams
7:00 – 8:05 p.m. Milton Hopkins and Jewel Brown
8:30 – 9:30 p.m. Texas Johnny Brown
SATURDAY, JUNE 9
BUD LIGHT CROSSROADS STAGE
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Tommy McCracken
12:45 – 2:00 p.m. Diunna and Blue Mercy
2:30 – 3:45 p.m. Bob Jones with Ronnie Hicks & The
Masheen Company Band featuring Mike Wheeler
4:15 – 5:30 p.m. Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues
MISSISSIPPI JUKE JOINT STAGE
11:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m. Panel Discussion of Malaco Records (Tommy Couch, Jr., Wolf Stephenson, Brett Bonner & Alex Thomas)
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Terry “Big T” Williams
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Mark “Muleman” Massey
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Homemade Jamz Blues Band feat.
Ryan, Kyle & Taya Perry
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Jam Session w/ Ronnie Hicks & The
Masheen Company Band
PEPSI FRONT PORCH STAGE
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Columbia College Blues All Stars
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Rev. K M Williams
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sam Lay Blues Band
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Tribute to Hubert Sumlin featuring
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PETRILLO MUSIC SHELL
5:40 – 6:10 p.m. Paul Kaye (Tribute to David Honeyboy
Edwards)
6:35 – 8:00 p.m. (Celebrating Muddy Waters Disciples –
Pinetop Perkins, Willie Big Eyes Smith & Mojo Buford )
featuring Steady Rollin Bob Margolin, Mud Morganfield,
Kenny ”Beedy Eye’s” Smith, Barrelhouse Chuck, Lil
Frank, Bob Stroger & Joe Filisko
8:25 – 9:30 p.m. Floyd Taylor
SUNDAY, JUNE 10
BUD LIGHT CROSSROADS STAGE
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Demetria Taylor
12:45 – 2:00 p.m. Mary Lane and the No Static Blues
Band
2:30 – 3:45 p.m. Charles Wilson
4:15 – 5:30 p.m. Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials
MISSISSIPPI JUKE JOINT STAGE
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Howlin’ Wolf B-Day/Panel Discussion with Barbra Marks, Sterling Plumpp & Dick
Shurman
12:30 – 1:25 p.m. The Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Eden Brent
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Pat Brown
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Patrice Moncel
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Mississippi Jam Session w/ Dexter Allen
PEPSI FRONT PORCH STAGE
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Homemade Jamz Blues Band featuring Ryan, Kyle & Taya Perry
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Lurrie Bell
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Omar Coleman and Friends
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Eddie Shaw & The Wolf Gang
PETRILLO MUSIC SHELL
6:00 – 7:20 p.m. Celebrating Women in Blues – Tribute
to KoKo Taylor, featuring Melvia “Chick” Rodgers, Jackie
Scott, Deitra Farr , Nora Jean Brusco and The KoKo Taylor Blues Machine Band
7:45 – 9:00 p.m. Mavis Staples
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Son of the Seventh Son by
Mud Morganfield
Severn Records CD 0055
Bob Corritore – Producer
Directly out of the wrapper and from the first note to the
last, this CD is off the charts excellent. It is 12 musical
selections and Mud’s 3rd CD. This is his first with Severn Records and first produced by Bob Corritore.
This is truly Mud Morganfield at his very best. This
CD has not been more than 2
or 3 feet from a CD player
since I’ve had it. In my opinion it is right up there with
some of his fathers work.
Rick Kreher & Billy Flynn
are the guitarists, you can’t
get much better than that. Barrelhouse Chuck is on Piano and the Organ, he is a real highlight of the collection.
The rhythm section is made up of Kenny “Beedy Eyes”
Smith on drums and E.G. McDaniels on the bass. They
work so well together. Bob Corritore and Harmonica
Hinds split the harmonica duties. Mud’s vocals and song
writing talent are at the best they have ever been.
There are so many very good individual songs on this
collection. This CD should get plenty of listening time,
you might want to pick up 2 copies.
fantastic song and one of my favorites of the collection.
“Health” is a message song, Mud shows his love for the
listener by telling us all to take care of ourselves. .
“Loco Motor” is a great traveling song, a nice shuffle. It
gives me happy feet, makes you want to dance. Harmonica Hinds plays some excellent harp and I get a Pinetop
Perkins feel from the keyboards. This song will make
you happy and will heal what ails you.
“Money (Can’t buy everything)” is another favorite, it
has a real Memphis sound to it. Mud tells a great parable in this song, he keeps you waiting for more of the
story then lays it on you. It is a bit of a talking song as he
chats with his guitarist.
“Midnight Lover”, a song of betrayal between lovers and
another man.
“Go Ahead and Blame Me”
“Leave Me Alone”, is another catchy song. It shows
Mud’s classiness when dealing with lost loves. Rather
than resorting to tactics of lesser men, Mud just tells the
woman to leave him alone.
“You Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had”
“Blues In My Shoes” is a sharp little west side Chicago
blues tune that talks about Muds life in the blues. It tells
you a little bit about his surroundings and growing up. It
tells you a bit about how he got his blues.
The CD starts out with “Short Dress Woman”. It has you
jumping right to the dance floor with Kenny “Beedy
Eyes” Smith providing the beat and Barrelhouse Chuck
swinging you around with his fantastic work on the keyboards. Both are magical throughout the entire collection.
This CD in its entirety leaves me feeling very good. The
music and the performances are top notch. The songs
are well written. There seems to be a positive vibe with
this entire collection, it sends positive messages.
“Son of the Seventh Son” is the title song and it does not
mess around. You can tell right away this is some gut
bucket blues. The bass guides you through the dark and
evil side of the blues. It is a haunting tune, with some
nice keyboards and harmonica. This one hurts good.
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“Love to Flirt” has a Sunnyland Slim sound to it. It’s a
quick little ditty about a girl that just can’t help her flirting ways. She is so bad that when taken to the preacher
for counseling the preacher says, “I can’t help, She’s been
flirting with me to”.
“Catfishing” has a great sound, real groovy and slightly
hypnotic. It is a song about a fella looking to catch himself one of the best women in the pond. The symbolism
could make you blush, or get you looking for some “stink
bait” of your own to catch you a good catfish. This is a
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