DIONNE BENNETT " SUGAR HIP YA YA "

Sugar Hip Ya Ya è l'album di debutto della cantante Dionne Bennett su Hunnia Records. L'album contiene due Soul Classics – Tell Mama scritto da Clarence Carter e reso famoso da Etta James e Yes We Can Can scritto da Allen Toussaint e reso famoso da The Pointer Sisters e Lee Dorsey – più otto brani originali, sette dei quali sono stati scritti o co-scritto da Little G Weevil.L'album è stato registrato e viene pubblicato in Pure DSD 256 Stereo. È stato prodotto da Little G Weevil che ha pubblicato un album Pure DSD 256 Blues su Hunnia Records all'inizio di quest'anno (disponibile anche da NativeDSD). È composto da Dionne Bennett alla voce, Laszlo Borson alla chitarra, Matyas Premecz all'organo e alle tastiere Hammond B3, Attila Herr al basso e Lajos Gyenge alla batteria e percussioni. Inoltre, una serie di musicisti e cantanti in primo piano, tra cui Robert Zoltan Hunka di Hunnia Records!Dionne Bennett è una cantautrice, produttrice e personalità radiofonica britannica/india occidentale. Ha iniziato a cantare e ad esibirsi dal vivo all'età di 14 anni e ha pubblicato il suo primo singolo soul all'età di 15 anni. Dionne è conosciuta a livello internazionale per il suo stile vocale unico e diversificato che copre tutti i generi influenzati dalla cultura afro, dal Blues, al Jazz al Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Reggae, Drum Bass Funk, Rock & Roll e oltre. DIONNE BENNETT

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BRANDON SANTINI "THE LONGSHOT"

Cresciuto nella Carolina del Nord, Brandon si è trasferito a Memphis nel 2003, dove ha iniziato ad assorbire i suoni e la cultura del Delta Blues e del Mississippi Hill Country, perfezionando cosi la sua arte notte dopo notte, sudando nei locali di Beale Street, come Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters e BB King. Per sette anni, Brandon ha guidato la band del Delta Highway nominata al Blues Music Award (vinta proprio quest'anno) e ha girato incessantemente tutto il Nord America, portando la sua voce distinta e il suo stile di blues agli amanti della musica, ovunque, in tutto il mondo! L'ultima uscita di Brandon Santini, "The Longshot",  a cura dell'etichetta americana Showplace Music, accompagna gli ascoltatori in prolungate sessioni tra percussioni/chitarre e guizzi all’armonica.Il risultato è un album uniformemente eccellente con influenze diverse,con Brandon che suona stando completamento a suo agio, con atmosfere gospel e da accecanti influssi tra il blues e il rock.Con tutto il rispetto al blues tradizionale, brandon versa in uno stile, che viene spesso paragonato a Paul Butterfield, James Cotton e Sonny Boy Williamson II, ma è innegabilmente un degno musicista blues da tenere d'occhio. BRANDON SANTINI

THE JIMMYS "HOT DISH"

Marcia Ball says: "Wow! I love this record! It’s funky and rambunctious and I was dancing from the first note. Soul music for the 21st Century. If you like Delbert and the Phantom Blues Band, you’ll love this “Hot Dish”. Tinsley Ellis says: The Jimmy's have mined pure R&B gold with "Hot Dish". From the opening hit of the Ray Charles influenced "Lose That Woman" to the sultry swagger of "Freight Train" , "Hot Dish" is a winner from top to bottom. Try to not dance when listening to "Funk Schway". It simply can't be done! And the Jimmy's are a great live act as well. Look for them on tour soon as they hit the road to support this album of great music. "Hot Dish" indeed! So deserving of this continent's attention! If you like keys (Jimmy), horn and great guitar (Perry Webber) this band is chock full of soul and boogie, get you some JImmy's, and I recommend starting with Wrecking Ball on this album. Then when you've downloaded this album and the earlier one, get on the website, find out where to catch these guys live esp at an outdoor fest all over Wisconsin and the surrounds,and you will have the best of great ear candy. Watch Jimmy pull in with his big red band wagon and the goose bumps start coming just thinking about how near you are to gettin that sound and watching Jimmy bounce those converse tennies and jump around. Thanks for this musical treat fellows! THE JIMMYS
 

NICO DUPORTAL AND HIS RHYTHM DUDES "GUITAR PLAYER"

“ Nico Duportal capture the swing and Sounds reminiscent of Teddy Bunn, Tiny Grimes, T.bone Walker, Gatemouth Brown and many others” (Lynwood Slim, Los Angeles - California. 2007, singer/producer for Kid ramos, Junior Watson, R.L Burnside, The mighty blue Kings, Rosebud Blue sauce, Clarence gatemouth Brown, …). “ Fantastic Swingin’Blues and R&B !!!” (BBC-England). The American Blues scene has undoubtedly encountered its share of adversity in recent years. wheneverI begin to doubt the uncertainty of where this Music’s headed, along comes someone like Nico Duportal to reassure me that everything’s gonna be just fine; Jeff Scott Fleenor – Delta Groove Music (USA). “Nico Duportal sings and plays red hot guitar in a non stop trip into the early roots of Rock’n’roll and R&B … this makes for the most Swinging, the most rockin’ and definitely the most Jumpin’& rhythm dance party sounds! the dance floor will be rammed for Mr Duportal (Mark Hislop—Glasgow Rhythm & Blues festival). Nico Duportal a hot guitarist and Rhythm & Blues exponent, has turned out a top class recording with his Rhythm Dudes providing exquisite backing !!! recommended for Rockers, Strollers, Jiver and YOU … (A. Smith – UK R’n’R Magazine). NICO DUPORTAL AND HIS RHYTHM DUDES
 

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THE RIGHTEOUS BLUES BAND "THE RIGHTEOUS BLUES BAND"

Christian Blues Band formed in Jan 2012. We plan to use our music to help spread the message of The Gospel of Jesus and bring glory to God while having a great time playing some good music.“Thought I would take a minute to review the CD I recently purchased from The Righteous Blues Band. I won’t lie, I am a die hard rock fan, but I like a smattering of all genres of music. I really liked the praise music on this CD. Having been raised catholic with a father who loved old time gospel music I am familiar with many hymns, but my favorite (and my father’s) has always been “Amazing Grace”. The Righteous Blues Band’s rendition of this song is hauntingly beautiful. Other favorites of mine from the CD are the “Righteous Shuffle” and “Water Grave”. All of the music is great, and I can’t wait to see what the band will put out next time. Great job guys!” “This is an absolutely EXCELLENT Believer’s Blues album! I’ve heard a lot of Christian Blues music that had the title but only a couple of songs that really had the substance. These guys got it NAILED! Very Good Christ-centered messages, excellent guitar playing, good vocal work, rockin’ rhythm section, and NO cheesy electronic keyboards like what most Christian music is dominated by! I find it difficult to choose a favorite….Go Straightway to their site & order your copy, I Highly recommend it!”  THE RIGHTEOUS BLUES BAND
 

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MISSY ANDERSEN "IN THE MOMENT"

Born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Queens, New York, Missy’s first real memory of singing is at age six. Her mother entered Missy in a child talent contest and everyday she practiced with her after school. It was her favorite thing to do. For some reason the contest was cancelled and her afternoon practice sessions stopped, but Missy was hooked from then on. “Singing would always be my friend and I would turn to it whenever I needed to express something I couldn’t find the words to say,” says Missy.Her parents had an extensive music collection that included lots of soul, R&B, blues, jazz, and gospel. Her favorite songs were always the ones that told a story. It wasn’t always the most popular song on the album, but she would play them over and over and over. She listened to Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, The Staple Singers, Teddy Pendergrass and a host of others. And like many before her, Missy mimicked other singers until she found her own voice. Later she would discover Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn, and Billie Holiday and that eventually lead her to O.V. Wright, Bobby Bland, Little Milton, James Carr, Ray Charles, Ann Peebles, and Irma Thomas.Although singing is her love, she had her first stab at the music business while in her teens with the rap single, “Be For Real” under the moniker, Denyce "Flip" Isaac. Although the record’s success was small, it still led to her being the opening act for Cissy Houston in a string of club dates. It wasn’t long before Missy turned back to singing, honing her skills fronting local bands as well as doing studio sessions as a background vocalist. Moving to San Diego, California, she met local blues man, Earl Thomas in the late 90’s. It was then that she became one of the original Juke Joint Jezebelles, a gospel, blues, and soul quartet, who provided backup vocals for Earl’s stage show. She played and toured with Earl for several years hitting festivals and venues in the U.S. and Europe. Earl Thomas and the Jezebelles shared the stage with Ray Charles, B.B. King, Robert Cray, John Hammond, Keb’ Mo’, Kenny Neal, and The Meters. MISSY ANDERSEN
 

BRIDGET KELLY BAND "FOREVER IN BLUES"

Bridget Kelly Band is an electric blues band that rocks the house with their unique blend of hot smokin' blues. Their NEW CD “Forever in Blues” was released this summer! (June of 2014). Forever in Blues was picked by Hit-Tracks Top l00 - 26 TIPS FOR HIT-TRACKS TOP 100! Charlie Boyer from JazzandBlues Magazine says, "The CD Gods have been very, very good to us lately! The Bridget Kelly Band are going to put themselves on the map with this one. Great tunes, production, and delivery - on every single cut! And, no doubt about it... they are ALL the blues. See you at the release party..." http://www.reverbnation.com/bridgetkellyband Their CD “Back in the Blues”, released in March of 2013 (Alpha SunRecords),contained all original blues songs couched in styles that range from Chicago and Memphis blues to Texas Blues. In live shows Bridget Kelly Band plays originals, they also perform music of B.B. King, T. Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, Etta James, and Bonnie Raitt. The band’s original compositions have been featured on WXJZ Smooth Jazz in Gainesville ,FL(on Q-quincy’s Blues Show) as well as radio shows throughout the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Canada, Italy, Germany, and France. The group performs at a wide variety of music venues -- clubs, concerts, and festivals across Florida; and has shared the stage with numerous recording and touring blues artists including Albert Castiglia, Willie Green, Jeff Jensen, Brandon Santini, Biscuit Miller, & Victor Wainwright. Bridget Kelly – vocals, Tim Fik – guitar & vocals, Mike Hamm – bass, Michael Barady – drums. Members of the band hail from Gainesville, Florida and Palatka, Florida. Based out of North Florida, the Bridget Kelly Band are members of the North-Central Florida Blues Society.Bridget Kelly Band was chosen top 4 by the IBBA for August 2014. The band’s music has been gaining International recognition, and is regularly featured on Kevin Black's "Women in the Blues“ and "Black on Blues" show (U.K.), Tony T.C. Corner’s “Blues Corner” radio show (U.K.), and earned Best of 2013 CDs on John Hammer’s “Hammered by the Blues” show. The group continues to perform at festivals and live entertainment clubs/venues throughout the Southeast. The Bridget Kelly Band was invited to perform at the Women in Blues Showcase for the International Blues Competition last year and will perform this year in January, 2015. Recent dates have included performances at the Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta IBC,Vetfest and Bikefest (Thunder Music Park,Hampton, FL), St. John's River Blues Festival, Florida's Azalea Festival, The High Dive (Gainesville, FL) with Albert “The Kid” Castiglia, The Dirty Martini Bar (Gainesville,FL), The Thomas Center (Gainesville, FL), Billy's Downtown Blues Bar (Palatka, FL)with Victor Wainwright, Roberts Hall (Lynn Haven, FL), Skipper's Smokehouse (Tampa, FL), Topsail Hill State Park's "Red, White & Blues" Concert (Santa Rosa Beach, FL), Ellie Ray's (Branford, FL), Bradfordville Blues Club (Tallahassee, FL), Florida Folk Festival and Florida's Blue Crab Festival... just to name a few. Bridget Kelly Band's "Back in the Blues" CD (2013) won the North Central Florida Blues Society’s regional entrant into the IBC's Best Independently Produced CD for 2013. Bridget Kelly was also featured in the Women in the Blues Showcase at the IBC in Memphis, closing the show at the fabled Center for Southern Folklore. Bridget Kelly and guitarist Tim Fik were invited to sit in with Brandon Santini and Jeff Jensen and his band at W.C. Handy's Blues Hall (Memphis, TN) the weekend of the IBC (Jan. 2014). While attending the BMA’s (May 2014),Bridget performed at Beale Street’s famous Rum Boogie Night Club, sitting in with Sonny Rock and Tas Cru. BRIDGET KELLY BAND
 

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BIRDLEGG "BIRDLEGG"

Selected as Blues Harmonica Player of the Year by the Bay Blues Society in 2004, Birdlegg has been blowing the blues in the Bay Area for over 20 years.Based on his deep belief in preserving the blues, one of the highlights of Birdlegg's career was a project he did with Willie Dixon in bringing teaching of blues to Oakland schools. Birdlegg continues to give lessons in blues harmonica and mentors many young players.Birdlegg has appeared in many major venues, including the San Francisco Blues Festival, Mount Rushmore National Memorial Park and tours of Europe.Birdlegg learned about music on his grandpop's back porch. The blues grabbed hold of Bird then, and never let go. "All other forms of music, I had to learn to love, but with the blues, there was no trying at all. I just love it," he said. He played his first gig with Massalah, then a blues icon in Berkeley. He played with the much beloved Cool Poppa for 13 years. He formed the first Tight Fit Blues Band in 1980, but it was another decade before he felt he'd earned his rightful place next the bluesmen elders."Everything I am is wrapped up in music," he said. "I'm so fortunate to have something no one can take from you. They can take your money, your wife, your kids. But they still can't take the music. It's yours."ecently, Birdlegg moved to Texas. There he is fronting a new group of great musicians, known as the Texas Tightfit Bluesband. Birdlegg continues to win over new fans every day by keeping the blues alive. BIRDLEGG
 

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DEAK HARP "CLARKSDALE BREAKDOWN"

Deak Harp has been playing harmonica since he was 12 years old. His biggest early inspiration came when his brother introduced him to the music of James Cotton.Deak followed Cotton's band along the east coast for close to five years before Cotton offered Deak a job driving his van. For the next six years, Deak toured with the James Cotton blues band, eventually opening acts and playing along with "Superharp" himself.Deak has since played with multiple bands and has shown his flexibility as a musician in the varying styles of his performances. From the classic blues standards, to Chicago blues, all the way to Mississippi Hill Country blues, Deak's repertoire continues to grow. Deak has spent time with the Deak Harp Band in its various forms throughout the years, the Kilborn Alley Blues Band (including a tour of London), and has played in states across the country.Deak has traveled in recent years with Big City Rhythm and Blues magazine, performing his innovative one-man show at festivals and events, including the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise in the Caribbean and the 2013 SPAH convention, where Deak played in front of hundreds of fellow harmonica players and was given a standing ovation by his audience.Deak gets his unique sound by playing an amplified harmonica while simultaneously playing electric guitar or diddley bow, keeping rhythm with a snare drum and a stomp box, and singing his own vocals. DEAK HARP
 

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LOIDE "IN TIME"

Washington DC-based jazz vocalist LOIDE (pronounced "loy-deh') has roots in Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau though born in France and raised in California. Serving up a mix of contemporary jazz and warm afro-lusophone rhythms, Loide's music is reflective of her own eclectic roots. She has spent the last 10 years honing her musical craft in some of the nation's hippest speakeasies and jazz clubs at night.Within the last few years alone Loide has had the privilege to perform in Hollywood for a star-studded televised event, open for the legendary Hugh Masekela and Oliver Mtukudzi, and perform at a Miriam Makeba tribute in New York on the same stage as Paul Simon, release the self titled album "Loide, Live at Bohemian Caverns" and most recently be taped for an one hour live special on The Africa Channel.Loide cites Sarah Vaughn, Cesaria Evora and Miriam Makeba as some of her greatest musical influences, but believes it is her African heritage that has provided her with a fresh musical perspective, a unique sound, and her native tongue. LOIDE

LISA MANN "MOVE ON"

Powerhouse bassist and front woman Lisa Mann hails from the blues-steeped city of Portland, OR. She is currently the Cascade Blues Association's Female Vocalist of the Year and Bass Player of the Year, and her band is the Contemporary Blues Act of the Year. She and her aptly named “Really Good Band” have been mainstays of the Northwest music scene for several years, and have graced the stage at some of the finest blues events, such as the Waterfront Blues Festival, Bronze Blues & Brews, Untapped Blues Festival, Sunbanks and others. She was inducted into the Cascade Blues Association’s Hall of Fame in 2011 after winning the Muddy Waters Award for Bass Player of the Year for the third time in a row. She has received numerous nominations for Vocalist of the Year, winning in 2009 and 2012. In 2011, she and her Really Good Band represented the CBA at the International Blues Challenge, where they made it to the semi-finals. Lisa also won the Portland Music Award for Outstanding Achievement in Blues in 2012.Her influences run the gamut, from low down blues sisters Etta James and Koko Taylor, to singer-songwriters like Bonnie Raitt and Sheryl Crow, to R&B belters like Little Milton. She writes the majority of her recorded material, and her songs paint pictures of a gritty (and sometimes humorous) personal experience in life, love and the not-always-pretty music business. LISA MANN
 

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BRANDON SANTINI "THIS TIME ANOTHER YEAR"

There are many different opinions as to what the future of blues harmonica will be. Memphis based Brandon Santini is undeniably a worthy player to keep an eye on as the next decade unfolds. His name is worthy of conversations that involve Jason Ricci, Billy Gibson, Dennis Gruenling, Rick Estrin and other frontline harmonica players that have become part of a new wave in the blues world. With tasteful speed and licks, he combines his respect to traditional blues with a present colorful style of playing. Raised in North Carolina, Brandon relocated to Memphis in 2003 where he began to absorb the sounds and culture of the Delta, honing his craft night after night, sweating it out in local Beale Street clubs just like Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, & B.B. King. He fronted the Blues Music Award nominated band Delta Highway for six years and has since embarked on a successful solo career touring throughout the world! BRANDON SANTINI
 

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BIG LLOU JOHNSON "THEY CALL ME BIG LLOU"

Per chi non lo sapesse, il Grande LLou Johnson è nato e cresciuto sul  lato ovest di Chicago. Egli è spesso stato paragonato ad artisti del calibro di Barry White ed Isaac Hayes. La sua sensuale voce è apparsa in numerosi spot tv e radio, ed ancora attraverso delle performance di blues, pop, coro, RB e Gospel in Usa ed Europa. E' anche comparso come cantante ospite su numerosi progetti, sempre di blues, come artista emergente e versatile, su delle influenze che comprendono artisti del calibro di Howlin Wolf, Willie Dixon e Barry White, che egli rende omaggio con un arrangiamento di Keith Stewart in "Your Sweetness is my Weakness". Ha suonato e cantato in alcuni film, tipo “Barbershop I & II” con Ice Cube, ed è stato vocalista in delle colonne sonore come "The Longshot Sessions", è l'anima di Soul e R&B in una compilation di Chicago. Inoltre molti presentatori lo cercano come ospite nei maggiori eventi di blues, tra cui il The Blues Music Awards a Memphis, sempre per la sua voce tanto amata. Ascoltiamolo nel suo ultimo album "They Call Me Big Llou". BIG LLOU JOHNSON

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THE RIA REECE BAND "THE RIA REECE BAND"

La band di  Ria Reece è della vecchia scuola di Rhythm Blues. Potenza e grande soul, con la voce ossessionante di Ria Reece al centro della scena. Grande passione, energia ed effetti speciali dal vivo per questa band di Montreal, che lo si nota costantemente ad ogni performance. Le più notevoli influenze avuti della band sono i suoni blues di Etta James e Koko Taylor, ed i suoni del Soul di Sam Cooke e Al Green. Ria Reece è il loro recente e omonimo album di debutto, che ha destato grande attenzione e curiosità, nel mondo musicale. Questo nuovo gruppo quasi sconosciuto è stato portato alla nostra attenzione da un musicista della rete Blues. Un ritrovamento, condiviso con voi tutti, che vi offre l'opportunità di ascoltare questa giovane cantante Blues, che ci aspettiamo e auguriamo che molto presto, possa guadagnare il titolo di Grande Dama del Blues. THE RIA REECE BAND

 

RUBY VELLE & THE SOULPHONICS "IT'S ABOUT TIME"

“It’s About Time”, uno degli album più belli del 2012, per un gruppo al debutto, Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics. Album che ha rapidamente fatto il giro del globo, dopo il suo rilascio nel settembre del 2012. Billboard lo classificò nella top 30 degli album della classifica Heatseeker, una sezione dedicata agli artisti emergenti. Negli Stati Uniti, il singolo "My Dear" fù descritto come singolo della settimana da iTunes, scatenando 200.000 download in rete. Hanno le loro radici nella storia dell'inizio di musica della Georgia con i primi anni 50 e 60, con il RB. Hanno prodotto singoli 45 giri, eseguendo innumerevoli concerti dal 2005, in club locali e feste con la propria musica soul che è scritta, registrata e suonata in Atlanta. Hanno prodotto dischi in vinile, che sono stati distribuiti e venduti in tutto il mondo attraverso i vari punti vendita, e le canzoni stesse sono stati concessi per l'uso in altre compilation. Velle Ruby, è sostenuta da una solida formazione, tra cui tre sezione di fiati (tromba, sax baritono, sax tenore) e la sezione ritmica (B3 organo/chiavi, chitarra elettrica, basso e batteria). E lo si sente nel loro grande album citato, “It’s About Time”, una perla di Rhythm and Blues, tutta da godere. RUBY VELLE & THE SOULPHONICS
 

CLAIRY BROWNE & THE BANGIN RACKETTES "GOOD PROBLEMS" "WALK OF SHAME"

La Band di Clairy Browne & The Bangin' Rackettes fece il loro primo debutto in Studio, presso la Webster Hall, situato nell'East Village di New York City. Una band soul con tre cantanti di supporto, che porta cosi il pubblico verso l'età d'oro, di quella che fù la musica RB negli anni 50 e 60. Influenzati dalle dive big del soul, Etta James, Ruth Brown, e Tina Turner. Lei, la leader Clairy Browne è coraggiosa, cruda e forte. Ci vuole riportare indietro negli aspetti degli anni 60, a iniziare dai costumi colorati (vedere in giro per il web). Hanno avuto un grande seguito nella loro città natale di Melbourne. Il disco di debutto della band, 'Baby Caught the Bus', della Vanguard Records, combina soul, blues, jazz e RB, in un'affascinante raccolta di canzoni, dove gli ascoltatori gli riconoscono una voce potente, che ricorda Amy Winehouse. Il loro singolo 'Love Letter' l'anno scorso è stato utilizzato in una campagna pubblicitaria della Heineken chiamato 'The Switch', che ha raccolto oltre 1 milione visualizzazioni su YouTube. Il gruppo australiano fà del Soul, jump blues, doo-wop e ska, anche sè secondo mè sfida davvero i confini di una categoria musicale. In questi giorni hanno rilasciato un nuovo singolo "Good Problems", ma per rendere merito alla band, è meglio ascoltare diversi brani tratti dai loro album, qui sotto. CLAIRY BROWNE & THE BANGIN RACKETTES

THE ORIGINAL RABBIT FOOT SPASM BAND "PARTY SEVEN"

La The Original Rabbit Foot Spasm Band, un gruppo di ragazzi, geni del jazz e di Oxford, in abiti taglienti e borsalini giocano su delle nuove canzoni, nello stile di una band jazz degli anni venti. Un'orchestra di sette uomini, che fanno del rhythm and blues e che vogliono riportare del vero glamour, come amanti del vintage. Contiene, una sezione di corni vari (tra cui un sassofono baritono), dei Kazoo, in membri di talento, tutti con la propria charme dei vecchi  gangster dell'epoca. Un Boogie-Woogie e qualche diavoleria di buon umore. Il nuovo album "Party Seven"  ha tutto lo spirito di un quasi Carnevale, e trae ispirazione dal Calypso di Trinidad e Delta Blues. L'autentico suono di New Orleans, Jumping Jazz e musica Blues, tra canti e risate. THE ORIGINAL RABBIT FOOT SPASM BAND