“The sheer chill of this album, (Go Back Home To The Blues), have me writing to you at 02:01 Atlantic Standard Time and I'm not at a blues festival but Go Back Home to The Blues makes me feel like I am still at the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival in Fredericton.” Yanick M. With just a few weeks left in the year, " Go Back Home To The Blues" is an obvious contender for the 2015 " Blewzzy" and since this is the time of the year when the Blues Music Awards Nominations are being considered as well, it wouldn't surprise me at all to see it get a nod." - Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro Anyone with any knowledge of the blues who just read the above list of musicians already knows the caliber of this disc, almost making this review a moot point. The disc contains thirteen tracks, of which four are Al Basile originals, with the other nine being covers of these artist's early influences. This particular batch of all stars include: Mark Teixeira on drums Brad Hallen on standup & electric bass Al Copley on piano Monster Mike Welch on guitar Doug James on baritone & tenor sax Sax Gordon Beadle on tenor sax Rich Lataille on alto & tenor sax Doc Chanonhouse on trumpet Al Basile on cornet Carl Querfurth on trombone and Sugar Ray Norcia, Brian Templeton, Willie J Laws & Al Basile on vocals. #Ricky king russell band full#Both releases include more than a few hands full of all star musicians from that geographical area that I like to call "Roomful of Bluesville". "Go Back Home To The Blues" is the second release for the Knickerbocker All-Stars. Knickerbocker All-Stars / Go Back Home to the Blues KSCU HOT 25 Blues CDs for December 2015 : 1. Fun stuff any over age frat boy will be able to relate to, the "yeah, baby"'s are all authentic and the good times do roll. With the hot cats from both states tearing it up in fine style, this after hours jam flows with the easy camaraderie that blues buddies bring to the party to let the good times roll. "Knickerbocker All-Stars "Texas Rhody Blues": A charity record by this bunch of blues rocking pals from Texas and Rhode Island smokes mightily so we won't tell anyone this was done for a good cause. I know you’ll like it. …Classic blues done by veteran players. “ - Blue Barry, Smoky Mountain Blues Society This is just an ace CD! The right guys playing the music the right way! This is a shout out to the real blues, no holds barred, wide open players we all love! Play it loud, crank it up, sing along, it’s all on here. Monster Mike Welch plays guitar on no less than nine cuts! Doing vocals are Sugaray Rayford on three cuts, Brian Templeton on two and Willie J Laws on three more. With Duke Robillard doing vocals and guitar on three cuts, he knocks you out! Jimmie Vaughn plays guitar on another three cuts. “Now the music! All-Star is the right word. The blues music Review staff also reviews the Blues Venues.“First of all, hats off to this crew of bluesmen for forming a super group for the blues…This is the third release and may well be the best so far…Everyone is on top of his game and the ensemble is really tight throughout…This set is as good as the original Roomful of Blues” - Dave Rogers, New Blues News Reviews are moderated and include a numerical rating from 1 to 10. The site also allows visitors to contribute reviews of Blues Venues, Clubs, and Festivals they may have visited. Having reviews allows patrons to choose which Club or Blues music may be right for their specific taste in music, or Vacation style. includes all of the venues and festivals in the USA and Canada. The listing for each blues venue includes phone numbers, address, a direct link to their website, and of course detailed reviews. The blues music review is a website that features listing for all Blues Venues. If you have recently visited a blues music venue or festival in Massachusetts, please add your review to Massachusetts Blues music Review at all the blues festivals are listed at Festivals. For information and directions to the event contact the Onset Bay Association at 50 or visit the website at Craft and food vendors begin sales at 9 a.m. Tickets cost $12 in advance or $15 at the gate. Live performances include Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson,Ricky "King" Russell,The Liz Lannon Band, Weepin' Willie and His All-Star Band, and The Bluegils. (music 12:00 to 7) at theLillian Gregerman Band Shell, Onset MA. Festaval starts at 9am and goes till 7pm. Some of the most highly acclaimed blues acts vie for a chance to perform for this appreciative audience. The Onset Blues Festival is one of the top blues festivals in New England.
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