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THE MANNISH BOYS "LOWDOWN FEELIN'"
“Lowdown Feelin’” is the fourth installment by The Mannish Boys, which looks to capture all the success and forward momentum stirred by last year’s universally praised release “Big Plans.” Evoking the spirit of such legendary Rhythm & Blues revues of the past as the Johnny Otis Show, Ike Turner & The Kings Of Rhythm, or even the highly regarded American Folk Blues Festival, The Mannish Boys look to single handedly restore this grand tradition and carry it forward into the 21st century. This unrivaled convergence of world class talent combines the very best of both the older and younger generations representing the blues.
RADIO FEEDBACK:
“The Mannish Boys just got it and played on my show last night. All I can say is WOW!!! Easily the best CD I’ve heard this year.” - Putnay / "The Blues show” KUNM-FM / 89.9 Albuquerque, Santa Fe
“I just received "The Mannish Boys". They are the best blues band in the world. They blow my socks off. They are rich, full on integerity and what great chemistry. Thanks for your continuing support. You and Delta Groove ROCK!” - Pat Graham / KLBC / Long Beach City College
“I just got Mannish Boys Friday! Can't take it out of the player! They absolutley Rock! Lookin forward to seein them in Clarksdale!” – Robb Morrison / KTHR Wichita / WXMX Memphis
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We would like to congratulate our artists who are not only nominated for Blues Music Awards but who were selected to perform at the Blues Music Awards show on May 8th in Tunica, MS. Congratulations to Phillip Walker who will be performing in honor of his nomination for Traditional Male Blues Artist of the Year. Congratulations to The Mannish Boys who will be performing in honor of their Band of the Year nomination along with band members, Kid Ramos, nominated for Guitar Instrumentalist of the Year, and Richard Innes, nominated for Drums Instrumentalist of the Year. Congratulations to The Insomniacs who will also be performing in honor of their nomination for Best New Artist Debut! Furthermore, we would like to congratulate our other artists nominated, Jackie Payne of the Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band for his nomination for Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year, Larry Taylor of the Hollywood Blue Flames for his Bass Instrumentalist of the Year nomination, and Honey Piazza of Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers Blues Quartet for her Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year nomination. Congratulations Delta Groove Music Recording Artists! Let’s bring the house down and the awards home!!
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THE DELTA GROOVE ALL-STAR BLUES REVUE LIVE IN MOULIN
This past weekend, the Delta Groove musicians made a quick pit stop in Ospel, Holland at the Moulin Blues Festival, honoring the last legendary performance of Lester Butler. May 3rd, the second night of the festival, featured a 90 minute set from the Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue featuring The Mannish Boys and Phillip Walker. The cast of characters included not one, not two, not three, but FOUR guitarists, Frank “Paris Slim” Goldwasser, Kirk Eli Fletcher, Kid Ramos and Phillip Walker. Ronnie James Weber on bass, Richard “Big Foot” Innes on drums and Randy Chortkoff blowing harp, with Finis Tasby and Bobby Jones handling the vocals. The Mannish Boys, joined on the final song by special guest Alex Schultz who played on the festival with the Lester Butler Tribute Band, brought down the house. The audience swarmed the stage after the set to buy CDs and get them autographed. Another amazing performance for The Mannish Boys and company!! We thoroughly enjoyed playing the gig in Holland and were very moved by the honor paid to Randy Chortkoff's close friend the late great Lester Butler! Thank you Moulin, WE LOVE YOU!!!
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MITCH KASHMAR MAKES ROCK 'N' ROLL HISTORY:
Delta Groove recording artist Mitch Kashmar made Rock ‘N’ Roll history last month performing at the reunion concert with the recently reformed Eric Burdon & War on April 21st at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Kashmar is the featured harmonica player in the current lineup of War and was thrilled to take part in this historic event that reunited the band with Eric Burdon for the first time in 37 years. Preparation for the show included six eight hour rehearsals that later paid off as Burdon & company easily brought the house down with their smoldering live performance. The Royal Albert Hall concert followed on the heels of a reissue campaign consisting of the band’s first two 1970 albums “Eric Burdon Declares WAR” and “The Black-Man’s Burdon” on March 24th followed by “The Best Of Eric Burdon & The Animals” and “The War Anthology” which were released on April 14th.
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EVEN THE MIDDLE EAST HAS THE BLUES!
Delta Groove Music and Eclecto Groove Records would like to express our sincere gratitude for our fellow blues men and woman who lent their talents to supporting the morale of our troops stationed abroad. Producers Steve Simon and John Hahn organized one of the most cutting edge music festivals in the history of blues music, Bluzapalooza. Reporter Chip Eagle, documented the journey and performances by Bobby Rush and his band, Janiva Magness, Billy Gibson, Randy Chortkoff’s good friend and former band mate, Zach Zunis, and a very special member of the Delta and Eclecto Groove family, Tony Braunagel of the Phantom Blues Band and co-producer of the Mike Zito album, Today. These wonderful men and women risked their lives to bring a sense of home to all the young men and young women who put their lives on the line everyday while serving the armed forces abroad. Thank you and God Bless.
SUPPORT FOR OUR FELLOW BLUES MUSICIAN - CANDYE KANE
Delta Groove Music would like to extend our support to fellow blues musician, Candye Kane, who is battling pancreatic cancer. Candye is an amazing young lady with the strength of an army so we’re optimistic that she’ll get through these trying times with flying colors! However, recovering from her surgery has kept her off the road and away from touring, which is her life blood. You can imagine what this does to a musician’s moral. Candye could use all the support she can get right now. More information on her condition and access to her blog on her MySpace page can be linked by clicking on www.candyekane.com or www.myspace.com/candyekaneband Please send your kind words and support to candyekanetour@aol.com.
STUFF YOU GOTTA WATCH:
Almost anyone with an internet connection by now is surely familiar with the worldwide phenomenon known as YouTube.com. This month we remember two tremendously talented and influential guitarists from the Delta Groove family with clips from both Sean Costello and a recently posted tribute to Hollywood Fats by Hollywood Blue Flames band leader Al Blake.
Sean Costello - Love is Amazing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX8b0hVXk28
Sean Costello - I'm Leaving
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AUsj84HfhI
Sean Costello - Feel Like I Ain't Got A Home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADL2N2VSQok
Sean Costello - I Can't Let Go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY7Zp6wa3Oc
Sean Costello - Check It Out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srcGpD9vd1U
Sean Costello - You Told Me A Lie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ3anFVGKgI
Sean Costello - Have You No Shame
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD1XiNcJ_I4
Sean Costello - All This Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRBodeHnMlQ
Sean Costello - Hard Luck Woman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYi997OLHJY
A Tribute to Hollywood Fats http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ivX5ECliEU
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The House of Blues Radio Hour has recently posted a clip in memory of Sean Costello performing the classic Tommy Johnson song “Canned Heat” on acoustic guitar. The song was recorded just a few weeks before his passing along with an interview with Sean and is scheduled to air May 31st-June 1st on the nationally syndicated radio show. Other Delta Groove recording artists slated to appear on the program in May include Tommy Castro, to discuss his brand new release “Command Performance” with the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue, and Blues Music Award nominee for Traditional Male Blues Artist of the Year Phillip Walker. For more information visit www.thebluesmobile.com
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Etown recently broadcasted a live radio show taping featuring Kathy Mattea and Delta Groove recording artist John Long performing at the Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley, CO, on Wednesday, April 30th at 7:00pm. Etown is heard from coast to coast on NPR public, commercial and community stations. To find a station near you visit www.etown.org
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The nationally syndicated radio program Blues Deluxe will be featuring a track from the brand new release “Lowdown Feelin’” by the Mannish Boys which will air during the week of May 11-17. The song selected from the album for broadcast is “Reet, Petite & Gone” featuring Frank Goldwasser on vocals and guitar.
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A recent report from our distributor Only Blues Music down in Australia informed us that our latest release “Command Performance” by The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue topped the charts at #1 on PBS Radio in Melbourne on April 7th. Sean Costello “We Can Get Together” also made a strong showing on the charts coming in at #10.
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CEO of Delta & Eclecto Groove Records Randy Chortkoff was recently interviewed by Ravi Khanolkar, host of The Blue Room, the only exclusive Blues radio show in India. Delta Groove was the first label to send music overseas for airplay on his show and the only label whose catalog is represented in it’s entirety in the station’s library. During the interview Chortkoff was informed that Delta Groove recording artist Lynwood Slim is quite popular in India! The Blue Room broadcasts over the airwaves on Sunday nights beginning at 10pm (IST) on a channel called SPIN and is available on Satellite Radio to listeners in India and the Middle East. More information is available at www.worldspace.in
YOU CAN'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER
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Are you a budding critic just looking for the opportunity to share your opinions with the rest of the world? Have you spent endless hours watching Ebert & Roper and think you have what it takes? Well now's your chance to prove your worth as Delta Groove Music has now begun posting fan reviews on our website for mass public consumption. Send your reviews to: reviews@deltagroovemusic.com, and immortalize your passion and expertise in cyberspace for the greater good of mankind. May the force be with you! |
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
ROBERT FITZPATRICK |
The coming months here at Delta Groove and Eclecto Groove Records promise to be our most exciting yet, with new releases coming out every month through the end of the year. As a matter of fact, in several of those upcoming months we’re looking at multiple releases.
Mike Zito’s new album, “Today,” on Eclecto Groove, is coming out on May 20th, but as I write this in the beginning of May, we are already seeing many Triple A stations jumping on board with significant airplay. The buzz and critical reviews on the album have been exemplary. Meanwhile, Mike is on tour and pulling in capacity crowds everywhere he plays.
On June 17th, the Mannish Boys new album, “Lowdown Feelin” hits the streets. Interestingly, the group’s latest album, “Big Plans,” made its debut on the Billboard Top Blues Album charts on May 10th. That album continues to be one of Delta Groove’s most in demand albums and we are seeing all kinds of activity surrounding the new release. The Mannish Boys, having just finished performing before a capacity crowd at the Moulin Festival in Holland, have a very busy tour schedule through October.
Tommy Castro and the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue’s “Command Performance” has been on and off the charts for the past 6 weeks and if our sales are any indication, we foresee them reappearing in a very strong position. On an interesting note, plans call for Tommy Castro to cut a new solo album on Delta Groove in July for release later this year.
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We are building up our library of exclusive video clips from our Delta Groove artists. Click below and check them out!
JUST ADDED VIDEO:
The Mannish Boys and Special Guests live at Cozy's for Tom Leavey and Randy Chortkoff's Birthday Bash! The Insomniacs live at Cafe Boogaloo featuring special guest Kirk Fletcher.
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IN THE PRESS |
Finis Tasby is featured on the cover of the April issue of Living Blues Magazine (#195). Inside you’ll find a 10-page story on The Mannish Boys covering behind the scenes details about their brand new release “Lowdown Feelin’” in addition to background history on the key members of the band.
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THE FULL STORY!
Red Hot Rock Magazine in Sweden will be running a feature article in an upcoming issue on The Mannish Boys. The music magazine covers all aspects of commercial music including rock, pop, blues, etc. The Mannish Boys have been gaining notoriety in Europe and Scandinavia based on their recent performances last year at the Notodden Blues Festival in Norway and The Moulin Blues Festival in Holland.
The next issue of Blues Revue Magazine which hits the stands on May 13th will feature one of the very last interviews with Sean Costello. Sean was extremely proud of his newest CD “We Can Get Together” which just debuted on the Billboard Blues Chart at #10.
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"WE CAN GET TOGETHER"
Blues Revue will be running a feature article on The Mannish Boys along with a review on “Lowdown Feelin’” in the June issue hitting newsstands on 6/19. With all the recent attention surrounding this band it looks like 2008 will be their best year yet!
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