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Me And My Chauffeur buy CD music Elliott Sharp's Terraplane is back to follow up their fantastic Blues for Next, switching from the now defunct Knitting Factory to Gaff Music. While Blues for Next had them really expanding on the sound offered up on Terraplane, their fairly straight blues debut, Do the Don't has them distilling all the elements that made Blues for Next such a success into a sharply focused (pun intended) future blues that actually has stronger ties to the raw eclectic blues of the '50s and '60s than just about any other blues album recorded in the last 20 years. While the last album had one disc devoted to the guest artists and one disc more devoted to expanding the blues tradition in new ways, Do the Don't succeeds in integrating the two approaches in a remarkably organic way. There's no doubt that these are deep blues tunes that are fully imbued with everything that would mean to even a casual blues listener; it's a feeling you can't deny. On the other hand, there are sounds on this album that have probably never been heard on a blues album before, and the band pulls it all off without a hitch. Sam Furnace, mostly on baritone sax, sounds fantastic here, in what were among his final recording sessions. As a rhythm section, Dave Hofstra and Sim Cain are right in the pocket, and while Cain comes on like Drumbo on "Oil Blues," he also knows when to lay behind the beat for a real blues feel. Eric Mingus and Dean Bowman are both excellent vocalists, and along with Sharp, supply bluesy lyrics that never rely on standard blues clichés. Of course, the real star is Sharp's guitar playing. He's got a range of the nastiest guitar tones imaginable, and his guitar cries, screams, and growls with abandon. His solos are reckless and dizzying at times, but never lose the feeling of the blues, which is quite an accomplishment considering some folks will be scratching their heads trying to figure out how he's doing what he's doing. There are also some tasty production details in the mix: the swirl of tremolo guitars in the background of "Lost Souls" and "Stop That Thing," the judiciously used triggers in Cain's hybrid kit on "Life in a Crackerbox," and the programmed rhythm of "In the Drift." "Lost Souls" is also notable for its work-song like chorus and wailing lap steel from Sharp. In fact, just about every track has a jaw dropping guitar solo, whether it's electric, acoustic, or lap steel. Do the Don't is modern, contemporary electric blues that never forgets the grit and grease of the men who pioneered it, and that totally eschews the sheen and safe blues licks of so many contemporary blues albums. This is the real deal, played by men who really understand what real blues is all about. Maybe that's why a blues guitar god like Hubert Sumlin has been sitting in with these guys for years, and not with blues posers like Jonny Lang or Keb' Mo'. Highly Recommended. ~ Sean Westergaard Personnel: Dean Bowman, Eric Mingus (vocals); Hubert Sumlin (electric guitar); Sam Furnace (alto saxophone, baritone saxophone); Dave Hofstra (acoustic bass, electric bass); Sim Cain (drums). Liner Note Author: Madison Smartt Bell. Recording information: Studio ZOaR; Sugar Dome. Photographer: Andreas Sterzing. Personnel: Elliott Sharp, Herbert Sumlin, Eric Mingus, Dean Bowman. Elliott Sharp's Terraplane: Elliott Sharp (acoustic 12-string guitar, electric guitar, lap steel guitar, baritone guitar, tenor saxophone, electronics); Dave Hofstra (double bass, bass guitar); Dean Bowman, Eric Mingus, Hubert Sumlin, Sam Furnace, Sim Cain.

Me And My Chauffeur album for sale 1997 release on the Bear Family label featuring 28 of the R&B singer/ songwriter/ guitarist's early & original recordings for the Jamie label in the '60s, including her top 10 smash 'You'll Lose A Good Thing'. Also contains many rarities.

Me And My Chauffeur CD music Includes acetates, demos, studio outtakes, and five previously unreleased live tracks recorded in the mid 60's. Duster Bennett was the real thing. This was a cat who was a one-man blues band and who had a profound influence on his best mate, Peter Green. He also wrote one of the greatest British blues songs ever, "Jumping at Shadows." This two-CD collection with liner notes by Neil Slaven contains 41 tracks of Bennett recordings from his entire career, beginning in 1963 and ending when he was killed in a car accident in 1969. Bennett, whose real name was Anthony, was a smoking harmonica player who could have taken Paul Butterfield in a throw down, a fine guitarist, a one-man rhythm machine, and a monster kazoo player in addition to being an expressive if not overly gifted singer. He was also a fine and prolific writer. The early stuff here, which is primarily home sessions, sounds wonderful and is full of a raw vigor and street savvy not even heard on Rolling Stones recordings in the early '60s. The mid-'60s material features Peter Green and other Fleetwood Mac members such as on "Jumping at Shadows," which appeared on his first Blue Horizon disc. The second disc is made up of some sessions with the Mac and highlights Bennett's increasing proficiency in the studio. He was one of the few British blues musicians who could get all the emotion from a live song to happen for him in the studio. His recordings are downright exciting. Check out "Rock of Ages Cleft for Me," "Lone Wolf Blues," "Blue River Rising," "I Feel So Good," and the amazing "Wasted Time," which virtually bleeds blue. This is indispensable for anyone even remotely interested in Brit blues -- as necessary as John Mayall or early Mac. Pick it up and be amazed. ~ Thom Jurek Includes liner notes by Neil Slaven. Personnel includes: Duster Bennet (vocals, harmonica); Tom Topham, Peter Green (guitar). 2cds

Me And My Chauffeur songs Track Listing of songs: Skinnybone; Big Lumps Of Nothin'; One Sunny Day; What You Want To Hear; Put Away That Gun; I Asked Her For Water; Velcro Hold; Walking Along; I Want You To Stay; Key To Your Door; Trouble; Poor Boy; Global Conspiracy Blues; I'm Going Out; Feel Like Going Home; Boogie Chillun; It Hurts Me Too;

Me And My Chauffeur album for sale Track Listing of songs: Telephone Arguin' Blues; Lonesome Swamp Rattlesnake; Please Please Blues; Dry Spell Blues; Tennesse Peaches Blues; Four O'Clock In The Morning; Don't Leave Me Blues; Snow Bound And Blue; She's Got Jordan River In Her Hips; Happy Day Blues; Snake Doctor Blues; Barefoot Blues; Grand Daddy Blues; Never Mind Blues; It's Hard Time; Back Door Blues; Don't Give My Lard Away; Stomp 'Em Down To The Bricks; Henry Brown Blues; Eastern Chimes Blues; Deep Morgan Blues; All Men Blues; Beef Man Blues;

Me And My Chauffeur CD music It's a bit hard to imagine that Bill and Lisa Roe were pushing 30 when CoCoComa recorded their first album, since the music has the nervy but joyous attack of a bunch of kids jacked up on Mountain Dew and Pixie Stix and set loose on some instruments. But CoCoComa's self-titled debut is also garage punk with a genuine sense of history, something that often comes with maturity and the time to assemble a top-shelf record collection, and amidst the stripped-down three-chord melodies and frantic tempos, CoCoComa nod to rock & roll's noble past in the way the two-finger Farfisa organ lines dominate the arrangements, and the buzzy guitar lines sound more like the Sonics (or the Mummies) than, say, the White Stripes. Not that CoCoComa appear to have spent too much time thinking this music to death: while the harmonies and the simple but effective tunes make it clear this band has smarts to spare and lots of good ideas, CoCoComa are mostly concerned with having some loud, sweaty fun, and that's just what their first album delivers. Bill Roe's frantic but rock-solid drumming and over the top lead vocals, Lisa Roe's elemental and unstoppable guitar and Mike Fitzpatrick's wailing and historically accurate organ and bass cohere into a glorious blur of energy and celebratory howling, and it's hard to imagine anyone who loves rock & roll in its pure state not falling in love with it. The final cut is titled "I Want More," and that sums up how you're likely to feel about this album: at just 21 minutes, this is the sound of a party just hitting full speed when it gets shut down, but there's still plenty of good fun to be had here while it lasts. ~ Mark Deming Recording information: 02/2007.

Me And My Chauffeur buy CD music In the words of Muddy Waters, "If you want to know about the blues, ya got's to go back to church." Time after time you'll find Jimmie Bratcher delivering heart-pounding blues to sold-out audiences all across America. Rather it be in a church of 400, or a festival of 14,000, Jimmie amazes all who hear him. Jimmie's musical style as a whole evolved from more than 25 years experience in the music industry. Influential in his music are the sounds of legendary greats like Albert King, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix just to name a few. In his early days Jimmie spent most of his time playing in local clubs around the Kansas City area. Now Jimmie and his wife Sherri travel extensively throughout North America and the UK performing in Christian and secular venues. Jimmie's first album titled "Honey in the Rock" debuted in July of 2001and has been described as an "Amazing collection of songs that take you to all realms of the blues world", (Scott Greene, Gritz Southern Music Magazine). Honey in the Rock has received favorable acclaim in the US as well as the UK by both Christian and secular media. Lins Honeyman of Cross Rhythms UK puts it like this, "A compelling offering of sanctified blues." Connie (CRASH) Hummison host of Soul Fixin' Blues KKFI Radio, Kansas City, quotes, "Jimmie Bratcher spreads the gospel in mysterious ways - with quality, quality, blues!" Written by Jimmie and produced by Southern rock pioneer and former Grinderswitch guitarist, Larry Howard, Honey in the Rock features a stellar band including bassist Charlie Hayward of the Charlie Daniels Band, drummer Jack Gavin (formerly with the Charlie Daniels Band) on B3 Paul Hornsby (whose production credits have gained him nine gold records and three platinum records) and Jimmie himself on guitar and vocals. Jimmie's new 2003 release, "Something Better", features his current band and a host of notable players including drummer Doug Dimmel, formerly with Barbra Mandrel and guest guitarist Larry Howard, formerly with Grinderswitch. A bit more aggressive than its earlier predecessor, Something Better embraces a colorful array of soulful melodies and hard-hitting rhythms, but still holds true to the root of blues. Something Better is already receiving rave reviews and is currently being played on several radio stations, including 88.1 The Joy FM, in southern Florida and KKFI in Kansas City, MO. Due to the anticipation of Something Better, Jimmie and the band have begun an extensive touring schedule.

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Me And My Chauffeur album for sale It's not completely clear how seriously we're meant to take the dour, sepulchral mood generated by this quartet. Their songs are all pretty slow and minor key, but there are occasional glimpses of irony that undercut the gloom. Singer Mika Khoury has a pleasantly artless voice, and is supported by an almost-funky rhythm section consisting of a bass player, guitarist, and programmer/second guitarist. On "Home," the sound is something of a cross between the Cocteau Twins and Morcheeba; "Sleep" features a reggaefied bassline and a murky ambience over which Khoury warbles winningly; and "So Sweet" opens with a slow blast of gothic horror-show guitar. By this point, about halfway through the program, you're kind of charmed by the band and starting to really hope that they get their own joke. Sure enough, here's the opening couplet to "Bliss": "They say that ignorance is bliss/Yet you know nothing and you're still unhappy." Whew. The last three tracks are remixes by a breakbeat artist named Slope, and they provide the last little rhythmic lift needed to put this stuff across completely convincingly. Here's hoping Slope becomes a permanent part of the band. ~ Rick Anderson Audio Remixer: Krystopher Adorna. Recording information: Dave Dunn Studios (10/1997-03/1998); Ivy Lane Studios (10/1997-03/1998). Personnel: Krystopher Adorna (recorder). Audio Mixer: Chris Johnson ...