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Street DELUXE BLUES BAND
2005 Self Titled/Self Produced
This
band hails from San Diego California and provides
a very enjoyable self release. This, their first
studio CD was nominated for best blues album of
2005 by the San Diego Music Awards. This is the
type of band that loves playing and performing the
blues and lets the music speak for itself. I enjoyed
this disc a lot and could picture myself digging
these guys jamming in a small club setting. My two
favorite tunes on this disc were “It’ll
Come To Ya” and “You Is So Mean”,
which really highlight their talents throughout.
I give this disc a 3.9 out of 5.0 on my STLBluesometer
rating and recommend giving the mp3’s on their
website a listen and judge for yourself if you want
to add this disc to your blues collection.
The
band is:
Steve Bulger, Harp and Lead Vocals
Marc Marrewa, Guitar and Backing Vocals
Rollin Rodgers, Bass and Backing Vocals
Mark “Doc” Holladay, Organ
D.J. Jackson, Drums
The tracks are:
1.
Roll The Dice –good upbeat jam with harp whaling
2. Mary Ann- nice version of a Ray Charles tune
3. Snakeskin On My Feet- cool organ backing and
upbeat tempo
4. Reconsider, Baby– Lowell Fulson classic
revisited with a slow smooth style
5. Say Yes To My Baby- harmonica shined
6. Walking Through The Park- Muddy Waters classic
covered nicely
7. It’ll Come To Ya- great hard driving blues
jam
8. You Is So Mean- moaning harp, gritty vocals and
classy keys
9. Just A Little Bit- nice mix of harp and guitar
10. Met Her Last Night- enjoyable group jam
Visit
them live on the web at www.145street.com
Joseph
"UJ" Miller
email :: uj@stlblues.net
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