Pick Six

Every once in a blue moon I like to think about recordings that I never seem to tire of. Perhaps you have a few that come under that category. Of late I have been giving a serious listen to Chuck Berry and now view him as a major contributor of the blues. His recording pictured here proves that without a shadow of doubt. Of course, Buddy Guy's Slippin' In is a Chicago classic. Murali Coryell's 2120 has some blues standard's that pay homage to the originals. Eric Clapton has always been steeped in the blues, but really hit the mark with; From The Cradle. I rate Chris Duarte's debut release; Texas Sugar up there with the rest if guitar riffs and great tone is music to your ears. The Stax 50th Anniversary collection has some keepers in it: Lots of Sam & Dave, Booker T & the MG's and Otis Redding.

Eric Culberson Blues Band

For twenty years Eric Culberson has paid his dues playing the blues. He and his three piece band has probably played every roadhouse in the south. Time passes and before you know it, you start making a name for yourself. People have always noticed locally, ( in Savannah Ga) and then all of a sudden nationally they begin paying attention to your distinctive sound, the tenacity and drive you display and the recordings you release. So it was with anticipation I ventured out to BB Kings Blues club here in Orlando, FL to hear what others were talking about. Right from the get go I loved the tone of the Les Paul he played that night, primarily due to the expertise of the finger picking Eric has perfected. The choice of songs was exceptional. Eric's renditions of various blues standards was very tasteful. Therefore, I highly recommend the up and coming Eric Culberson Blues Band, and look forward to their popularity soaring! Put it in the bank.

Indigenous - Mato Nanji

Once in a blue moon Mato Nanji and Indigenous tour east of the Mississippi . It was nearly four years ago they played BB Kings here in Orlando. Mato's mastery of the Strat was something to behold. He lights up a room and catches lightening in a bottle with his scorching tones and progressions. His smooth vocals add the icing on the cake . Check out their catalog on I tunes.. Enjoy the photo montage.

  

Joanne Shaw Taylor X 3

Didn't think a petite young lady could have this much intensity and power when playing the blues. Joanne Shaw Taylor certainly proved me wrong! The three combined photographs well illustrate the emotional attachment Joanne exudes as she delivers her very own version of electric British Blues. Her debut album; "White Sugar" speaks well of this up and coming talent.