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 By
Cornbread
 The
BelAirs – HooDoo Party
{May 30, 1999 | Blueberry Hill Records}
The BelAirs are Dick Pruitt
on bass and vocals, David Pruitt on guitar and
vocals and Mike Cherry on drums and percussion.
HooDoo Party is just that, a
blues party with special guest musicians; Johnnie
Johnson, Joe Terry, Paco Shipp, Dennis Lansing,
John Wolf, Chris Bess and Marcus Steinmann.
Parts of this twelve song disc was recorded
at the Sheldon Concert Hall. HooDoo is the third
recording by the BelAirs.
1.
“HooDoo Party”
the worthy title track, brings it all, Naw’lin
style (that’s New Orleans) – boogie
woogie piano, horn, guitar solo and vocals similar
to that of Dr. John.
2. “Strange Things”
also has great vocals and plenty-o blues guitar,
not-to-mention a good toe tappin’ beat.
3. “Sugar Mama”
is rock-a-billy blues, if you don’t know
what that is, maybe the BelAirs invented it,
this CD has plenty - - it ain’t slow,
it is mighty gooode.
4. “Big City”
is awesome, it has snippets of piano, the vocal
harmonies are the lead on this song.
5. “I’m Lost
Without You” is a bit of an eclectic
mix, deep soulful vocals and horns. It’s
different, so am I – I liked the song.
6. “Every Day I
Cry Some” first made me think of
Marshall Crenshaw from the 80’s. A bit
of a pop sound with a catchy tune, I bet the
radio stations would really dig this song.
7. “Good Lover”
is another rock-a-billy blues cut. I really
like this sound, it’s like no other. Imagine
Elvis or Buddy Holly all bluesed up. Cool guitar
solo and steady bluesy bass line.
8. “How Come People
Act Like That?” was a southern
blues/southern rock song.
9. “Who Been Foolin’
You?” is a quick tempo remake of
the blues classic. I like the vocals on this
remake better than the original.
10. “Left Me To
Roam” has good old fashion blues
guitar, steady bass lines and harmonizing vocals
what more could you ask for?
11. “Take This Hurt
Off Me” just like “Left Me
To Roam” its just the BelAirs without
any guest musicians, this is a great example
of what the Pruitt Brothers and Mike Cherry
can do.
12. “House On Fire”
features acoustic guitar, sounds like its straight
from the delta.
Visit
the BelAirs
site for more information.
I
liked this CD, I give it a 4 out of 5. HooDoo
Party is upbeat and makes for good listening.
For all you guys out there, my wife gave spousal
approval on this one.
Ciao’
for now, peace.
Peter ‘Cornbread’ Cohen, CBP
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