Showing posts with label Gene Hardy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gene Hardy. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Kickstart Your Mojo with the Debut from Waterdown's Rootbone
If you're looking for something to kickstart your mojo, look no further than The Long Road Home (from Steel Tone Records), the rockin' debut album from Waterdown's Rootbone. With Juno and Maple Blues Award winners in the band, you're guaranteed an amazing experience.
Featuring the songwriting team of ex-Fathead band member Darran Poole (guitar, lead vocals) and Bobbi Richards (lyrics, percussion), the group also includes Omar Tunnoch (Fathead) on bass and backup vocals), and Jim Casson (ex-Downchild, Mighty Duck Blues Band) on drums.
This wonderful recording will get ya revved up with it's high-energy blues rock with hints of roots, country and Cajun! This is world-class music from world-class performers.
There are also a few high-profile guests such as Gary Kendall of Downchild (bass), Wayne "Shakey" Dagenais (keys), Mark "Bird" Stafford (Harmonica), Gene Hardy (sax), and William Sperandei (trumpet).
So go ahead and pick up a copy at any of their shows or visit their online shop. You can also download it through iTunes. ENJOY!
Links: Rootbone, Video above courtesy of Darran Poole and Rootbone, More Releases
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Chuck Jackson's New Big Joe Turner Tribute (featuring Jesse O'Brien): A Cup of Joe
Downchild Blues Band vocalist, Chuck Jackson has assembled the Big Bad Blues Band to record some wonderful Big Joe Turner covers. A Cup of Joe (available through Linus Entertainment) is an amazing disc filled with great, powerful, swinging, sounds. Big Joe woulda been proud.The group boasts Hamilton's master piano man, Jesse O'Brien tickling the ivories with his usual flair. Also contributing to this treasure tribute are Pat Carey, Terry Wilkins, Gene Hardy. There's also an appearance from the legendary Curley Bridges.
The CD is available at Chuck's shows and can be purchased online. The album can also be downloaded through iTunes, eMusic, and True North Records.
Below is a video from the CD.
Blast from the Past: Downchild Blues Band & Others@Burlington Ribfest
Links: Chuck Jackson, More Downchild Stories, Jesse O'Brien, More Jesse O'Brien Stories
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