MUSICIANS Elvin Bishop: vocals & guitar B.B. King: guitar James Cotton: harmonica Derek Trucks: guitar George Thorogood: vocals & guitar Warren Haynes: guitar Kim Wilson: harmonica Tommy Castro: guitar Ronnie Baker Brooks: vocal & guitar Angela Strehli: vocals John Németh: vocals & harmonica
and many others!!!
DESCRIPTION
"The Blues Rolls On" harks back to Elvin Bishop's roots, paying tribute to the musicians who inspired him and who also helped give him his start. Supported by an all-star cast of blues royalty featuring B.B. King, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, George Thorogood, James Cotton, Kim Wilson, Tommy Castro, John Németh, Angela Strehli, plus many more; Bishop leads the way through a smoldering set of searing blues and rollicking R&B. While Bishop handles a majority of the vocals, he graciously steps aside on several numbers in order to allow his guests ample room to strut their stuff, including rising star and vocal powerhouse John Nemeth, as well as other distinguished personnel that include George Thorogood, Angela Strehli, Ronnie Baker Brooks and R.C. Carrier. With over 45 years of blues experience under his belt, Bishop is widely recognized and highly respected as a slide guitar master with a history dating all the way back to his electrifying and groundbreaking work in the 60's with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. By assembling a dizzying array of musical talent - age 9 through 82, Bishop has collected together a lifetime’s worth of education in the blues into one complete cohesive package; thereby allowing him the opportunity to present and pass along to the younger generation some of what the older guys gave to him. “The Blues Rolls On” is another defining moment in Bishop’s long career - a crowning achievement and welcome reminder for all of us that the blues is still alive and well.
“…Elvin has become one of the most respected and beloved artists to come out of the 60’s blues-rock explosion” – All About Jazz
"…careening slide and razor-edged bursts, all delivered with unflagging enthusiasm and wit.” – Rolling Stone Magazine
"Bishop is a good-hearted soul whose life mission is to entertain to the best of his ability." – Downbeat Magazine
CREDITS Produced by Elvin Bishop • Assistant Producer: Steve Savage • Executive Producer: Randy Chortkoff • Recorded, mixed and mastered by Steve Savage at Hog Heaven Studio - Lagunitas, California (except where noted) • Track 3 “Yonder’s Wall” recorded live on the “Legendary Blues Cruise” off the west coast of Mexico October, 2007. Engineer: Steve Spirn • Track 5 “Keep A Dollar In Your Pocket” – B.B. King recorded at Digital Insight Studio – Las Vegas, Nevada. • Track 9 “Come on This House” recorded at Handyland Studio Clarksdale, Mississippi - Engineer and Co-producer: Gary Vincent • Track10 “I Found Out” - James Cotton recorded at Wired Studio – Austin, Texas. Engineer: Stuart Sullivan • Track 11 “Send You Back to Georgia” recorded at the Voodoo Lounge – Kansas City, Missouri. Engineer: Shawn Berman • Creative Fulfillment President of Delta Groove Music: Robert Fitzpatrick • Cover photograph by emily bishop • Back cover photograph by Bob Hakins • Artwork and Design by Joshua Temkin & Jim Hanft • Liner Notes by Dick Shurman • Radio Promotion by Kristal “Blue” McManigal • Retail by Jeff Fleenor • Business Affairs by Malcolm Wiseman
