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Now's your chance to complete your collection with the latest two electriying releases now available from Delta Groove Productions.
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PHILLIP WALKER "GOING BACK HOME"
On his Delta Groove debut, the legendary Gulf Coast guitarist goes back to his roots to explore the rich history of Louisiana, Texas, and the West Coast on classic material by Lowell Fulson, Ray Charles, Lonesome Sundown, Lightnin' Hopkins, Frankie Lee Sims and more. Walker is joined by label mates Al Blake, Fred Kaplan and Richard Innes of the Hollywood Blue Flames, along with support by Bay area guitarist Rusty Zinn, boogie woogie pianist Rob Rio, the versatile Jeff Turmes on standup & electric bass and tenor & bari saxophones, David Woodford on tenor sax, and Walker's own bassist on the road, James W. Thomas.
"Phillip Walker has been one of the major influences on my career." - Robert Cray
"Gut wrenching perfection, Phillip is one of the 10 most important blues guitarists living today." - Guitar Player Magazine
"His solos inherently swing and his tone alternates between a sweet jazz fullness and a biting attack." - Washington Post |
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FRANK GOLDWASSER "BLUJU"
His new CD "Bluju", produced by Delta Groove founder Randy Chortkoff, has won praise in Europe as one of the most progressive blues releases in years. Goldwasser taps into a deep wellspring of influences, from blues and soul, to world music, to rock and beyond, while at the same time remaining deeply rooted in the blues tradition. Included on this newly expanded edition available for the first time here in the U.S. are two bonus tracks featuring wild renditions of the Hound Dog Taylor songs "She's Gone" and "55 Street Boogie", bringing Frank "Paris Slim" Goldwasser full circle back to his roots and the music that initially inspired him in his youth.
"Simply stunning...everything a record should be, inventiv, truthful, filled with power and an absolutely exceptional level of musicianship." - Southland Blues Magazine
"The French ambassador of American Blues...Forceful and soulful playing."
- Vintage Guitar Magazine
"One of the most accomplished and inspired guitarist on today's California Blues scene"
- Soul Bag
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Well the votes have been cast and we now await for the official award ceremony on May 10th at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis for the winners to be announced. Thanks again to all those who voted and supported us once again this past year. For more information regarding the 2007 Blues Music Awards, The Blues Foundation, how to become a member, or to purchase tickets for the event please visit www.blues.org.
JOHN LONG
Acoustic Album of the Year "Lost & Found"
MANNISH BOYS
Band of the Year
Instrumentalist of the Year - Guitar / Kid Ramos
HOLLYWOOD BLUE FLAMES / HOLLYWOOD FATS BAND
Historical Album of the Year "Road To Rio / Larger Than Life"
Instrumentalist of the Year - Bass / Larry Taylor
Instrumentalist of the Year - Drums / Richard Innes |
MITCH KASHMAR
Instrumentalist of the Year - Harmonica
Mitch Kashmar
JACKIE PAYNE STEVE EDMONSON BAND
Soul / Blues Album of the Year "Master of the Game"
Soul Blues - Male Artist of the Year - Jackie Payne |
2ND ANNUAL DELTA GROOVE ALL-STAR BLUES REVUE:
Join us on Friday May 11th, 2007 for the Second Annual Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue, “West Coast Meets Chicago” which will feature the artists of Delta Groove Music and Blue Bella Records. Performing live from the “West Coast” is The Mannish Boys, The Jackie Payne & Steve Edmonson Band, Phillip Walker, Mitch Kashmar, Hollywood Blue Flames, and John Long. And from “Chicago” Nick Moss & The Flip Tops (with special guests Eddie Taylor, JR. & Bill Lupkin) and The Kilborn Alley Blues Band.
The event will be held at the world famous Gibson Beale Street Showcase
(1 BLOCK OFF OF BEALE STREET) 145 Lt. George Lee Avenue / Memphis, TN 38103 / phone: 901-544-7998
The event will be hosted by Bill Wax of XM Radio and Bret Fleming of WEVL (Memphis).
Rarely is there a chance to witness these artists on one stage together for a night of celebration.
Click here for more information about show time and tickets!
Click here to view photos from last years event!
AUTOGRAPHED CDS:
Delta Groove will continue with our ongoing efforts this month to make autographed cds available for the truely dedicated blues fans out there. Cds available this month will include "Bluju" signed by Frank Goldwasser, "Shades of Blue" signed by Kirk Fletcher, "Lost & Found" signed by John Long, "Last Call" signed by Lynwood Slim and "Road To Rio" signed by Al Blake. Orders will automatically be upgraded at no extra charge to autographed copies compliments of Delta Groove Productions. Cds are presigned - no personal autographs. Offer good while supplies last.
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NEW ARTIST SIGNING:
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Delta Groove Productions is proud to present the newest member of our family, Jason Ricci & New Blood. Jason is an extraordinary artist whose skills on his instrument of choice, the harmonica, continue to reach new levels. At the age of 21, Jason placed first in the Sonny Boy Blues Society contest in Helena, AK and shortly thereafter began working and paying his dues with the likes of Junior Kimbrough and R.L. Burnside. Over the years Jason has crossed paths and worked with other up & coming talent including Enrico Crivellaro and Nick Curran, in addition to winning numerous awards including the "Muddy Waters Award" for most promising talent, and signing on as an endorsee with Hohner Harmonicas. His upcoming release for Delta Groove will be produced by the Grammy Award winning producer John Porter. With a touring schedule of over 300 days a year, you can be sure it won't be long before you can catch this rising star performing in your own home town. www.jasonricci.com |
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LEGEND REDISCOVERED:
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Delta Groove Productions has recenlty added another unique and lost talent to its roster, veteran singer Bobby Jones. Jones has a deep history on the Chicago Blues scene, going back to the late '50s when he was the featured vocalist with the legendary Aces band of Dave and Louis Myers. He also worked with famed guitarist Jody Williams in the early '60s, Syl Johnson, and many others. His return to the spotlight will no doubt be fueled by his appearance on two songs on the upcoming Mannish Boys release "Big Plans" scheduled for a May release. |
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PHILLIP WALKER CD RELEASE PARTY:
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Come on out and join the legendary Phillip Walker as he celebrates the release of his brand new CD "Going Back Home" on Delta Groove at Harvelle's on Friday, March 16th @ 9:30pm. The event will also feature Cadillac Zack on 2nd guitar.
Harvelle's is located on 1432 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
More more information please visit http://www.harvelles.com/Harvelles.html |
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THE SUN SHINES ON ANA:
Ana Popovic made a special appearance at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah in January. She performed to an unsuspecting crowd full of Hollywood's elite and brought down the house with her searing guitar. Her performance followed the screening of Big Sky Motion Pictures release "What Love Is" starring Cuba Gooding, Jr. Ana made quite the impression and certainly earned herself new friends and fans alike. Look for her Delta Groove debut "Still Making History" to be released on June 19th.
To view video clips of Ana's performance at Sundance click on the following link: http://www.deltagrooveproductions.com/music/video.html
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RADIO:
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Phillip Walker is scheduled to appear on an upcoming broadcast of the House of Blues Radio Hour to discuss his brand new release "Going Back Home" on Delta Groove. The show is syndicated on over 180 markets and hosted by Elwood Blues (a.k.a. Dan Aykroyd). Air date tba. |
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The Hollywood Blue Flames' performance at the 2006 Edmonton's Labatt Blues Festival was recorded for future broadcast on the nationally syndicated radio program "Saturday Night Blues". Now in its 20th season, the show hosted by Holger Petersen airs weekly across Canada on the CBC Radio One Network and is heard by over 2 million listeners on over 27 radio stations. Air date tba. |
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The Mannish Boys will be featured on an upcoming broadcast of the internationally syndicated "Beale Street Caravan" which will air highlights taken from their performance at the 2006 Mississippi Valley Blues Festival |
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ON THE CHARTS
LIVING BLUES RADIO CHARTS:
#1 Phillip Walker "Going Back Home"
# 9 Frank Goldwasser "Bluju"
#16 Phantom Blues Band "Out Of The Shadows"
#25 Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band
"Master Of The Game" |
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LIVING BLUES TOP 50 BLUES RELEASES OF 2006:
#5 Hollywood Blue Flames "Road To Rio"
#13 John Long "Lost & Found"
#15 Mitch Kashmar "Wake Up & Worry"
#21 Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band
"Master Of The Game"
#26 Lynwood Slim "Last Call"
#45 Mannish Boys "Live & In Demand" |
BLUES CRITIC'S TOP 30 OF 2006:
Blues Critic, the online home of Blues & Southern Soul, recently annouced their picks for the top 30 contemporary blues albums of 2006. Toping their list in the #1 spot is Delta Groove's very own Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band and their latest release "Master Of The Game". Congrats to Jackie, Steve and the crew on a job well done! Other Delta Groove titles on the list include John Long "Lost & Found" #13 and Lynwood Slim "Last Call" #18. A complete listing of their chart is available at
http://www.bluescritic.com/contemporaryblues2006.htm
SOUL-PATROL.COM - BEST OF 2006:
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The legendary Phillip Walker appears in a 6 page feature article in the latest issue of Living Blues Magazine (#188) which discusses his history, in addition to his latest release "Going Back Home" on Delta Groove Productions.
CLICK HERE TO READ!
Early reviews on Phillip's new release have already appeared in Blues & Rhythm Magazine stating "Expect to see this set listed prominently in this year's array of blues awards!" and Blues In Britain Magazine which exclaims "A triumph for both Phillip Walker and Delta Groove Productions!" |
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Mitch Kashmar is featured in an article in the April/May issue of Blues Revue Magazine (#105). Mitch talks about his influences, the early days in Santa Barbara with the Pontiax, and his recent recording projects for Delta Groove.
"Kashmar, who began his musical journey at the piano, is gaining respect today for his cutting-edge harmonica playing. Because the harmonica is such an intimate instrument it's powered by a player's inhalations and exhalations, after all tonal distinctions are crucial..." CLICK HERE TO READ MORE!
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Go behind the scenes with staff writer Scott Dirks as he shares inside stories and additional details on the cutting room floor regarding Delta Groove artists and releases. This months article focuses on Frank "Paris Slim" Goldwasser and his brand new release "Bluju" available Feb 20th.
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EXCERPTS FROM THE ARTICLE: It's not all that unusual for a foreign blues player to come to the U.S. for a crash course in the music and the culture of the blues, doing their best to absorb some measure of the "real thing" before heading back to their homeland in Europe, Japan, or South America with an added measure of authenticity on their resume. It's far less common for a non-native blues player to move to the U.S. and not only make his home here, but make a name for himself here as a genunie bluesman...
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST:
http://www.deltagrooveproductions.com/music/newsletters/2007/03march.html |
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MANNISH BOYS "Big Plans" (MAY 22nd, 2007)
The Mannish Boys return with the long awaited follow up studio album to their Delta Groove debut "That Represent Man" which received 2 nominations for Album of the Year and Traditional Blues Album of the Year in the 2006 Blues Music Awards. With the new album, "Big Plans", the gang recruits some very special guests including Legendary Chicago Blues guitarist Jody Williams, known for his ground breaking work on classic sides by Otis Rush, Bo Diddley and Howlin' Wolf, in addition to his own solo work. Delta Groove also unveils another rediscovery with vocalist Bobby Jones who worked with Jody Williams back in the 50's along side other well respected Blues icons including Dave and Louis Myers of the Aces. Also featured are Finis Tasby, Johnny Dyer, Rick Holmstrom, Kid Ramos, Kirk "Eli" Fletcher, Frank "Paris Slim" Goldwasser, Mitch Kashmar, Randy Chortkoff, Leon Blue, Rob Rio, Larry Taylor, Jeff Turmes, Tom Leavey and Richard Innes... Big Plans indeed! |
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ANA POPOVIC "Still Making History" (JUNE 19th, 2007)
Production has wrapped and the stage is presently being set for the Delta Groove debut release by the fiery European guitar virtuoso Ana Popovic. Produced by John Porter, whose long list of credits include Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Los Lonely Boys, Keb' Mo', Santana, Taj Mahal, and R.L. Burnside, the cd features a blend of electric funk slide guitar, jazzy flourishes, reggae rhythms and tight blues grooves topped by soulful feminine vocals. |
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Kirk "Eli" Fletcher
03/01/07: Hermosa Beach, CA - Cafe Boogaloo, 9pm
03/31/07: Hermosa Beach, CA - Cafe Boogaloo 10pm |
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Hollywood Blue Flames
03/10/07: Hermosa Beach, CA - Cafe Boogaloo, 10pm
03/11/07: Laguna Beach, CA - Mozambique, 5pm-8pm |
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Mitch Kashmar
03/01/07: Myrtle Beach, SC - Ducks Beach Club
03/09/07: Thouars, France - Nuits de Blues & Co., 12am (w / the Backbones)
03/11/07: Antwerp, Belguim - Crossroads Cafe, 9pm (w / the Backbones)
03/16/07: Enschede, Netherlands - NiX BBBlues Club, 9pm (w / the Backbones)
03/17/07: Burgerveen, Netherlands - Cafe Ruimzicht, 9pm (w / the Backbones)
03/18/07: Cuijk, Netherlands - Cafe Zaal Goeivolluk, 4pm (w / the Backbones) |
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Phillip Walker
3/16/07: Santa Monica, CA - Harvelle's "Delta Groove CD Release Party!" |
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Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers
03/03/07: Arcadia, CA - Arcadia Blues Club
03/10/07: San Juan Capistrano, CA - The Coach House
03/17/07: Arcadia, CA - Arcadia Blues Club
03/23/07: Yucaipa, CA - Angel's Roadhouse
03/24/07: Santa Monica, CA - Harvelle's
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Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band
03/11/07: San Francisco, CA - Bob Graham's Rhythm & Blues Club @ The Verdi Club, 6pm-10pm
03/24/07: Lot-Et-Garonne, France - Le Passage Blues Festival
03/30/07: San Francisco, CA - Rassela's, 9:30pm-1:30am |
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Ana Popovic
03/01/07 - Pensacola, FL - The Gutter Lounge
03/02/07 -
Tallahassee, FL - Bradfordville
03/03/07 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Riverwalk Blues & Music Festival
03/06/07 -
Omaha, NE - Ozone Clube
03/07/07 - Des Moines, IA - Blues On Grand
03/08/07 -
Kansas City, MO - Knucklehead Saloon
03/09/07 - Ft. Dodge, IA - Starlight Village Best Western
03/10/07 -
Topeka, KS - Uncle Bo's
03/29/07 - France, Terville - Le 112.
03/30/07 - Frankce, Fosses - Espace Germinal
03/31/07 -
France, St. Andre les Vergers - Expace Gerard Philipe |
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Jason Ricci & The New Blood
03/02/07: Private Party
03/03/07: Topeka, KS. - Varsity Blues / 1616 South swest 17th Street
03/04/07: Lawrence, KS. - Slow Ride / Maggie Delcamop / 1350 N. 3rd Street
03/07/07: Syracuse, NY - Dinosaur BBQ (Rochester) / 99 Court Street
03/08/07: Syracuse, NY - Dinosaur BBQ (Rochester) / 99 Court Street
03/09/07: Niagra Falls, NY - Rock City Bar / 5683 Linddbergh Ave
03/10/07: Morris Town, NJ - Habitat For Humanity Benefit
03/12/07: Rockland, ME - Time Out Pub / 275 Main Street
03/13/07: Westbrook, ME - Chick's Fine Diner / 3 Bridge Street
03/15/07: New York, NY - Terra Blues / 149 Bleeker Street
03/16/07: Teaneck, NJ - Mexacali Blues Cafe / 1409 Queen Ann RD |
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Keep up to date with all the latest Delta Groove news, releases, tour dates, reviews and more by visiting our website @ www.deltagrooveproductions.com
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