ROD PIAZZA "ThrillVille" Source: Radio Feedback Writer: various

Rod Piazza & the Mighty Fliers Blues Quartet / Thrillville / Delta Groove. Rod Piazza blows the blues with some West Coast swing on a big-toned chromatic harmonica. He’s been recording now for 30 years, and his sound has matured nicely. I liked tracks #1 (an educational medley), #4 (with some nice piano from his wife, Honey Piazza) and #5 (a Junior Wells cover) and #12 (an instrumental with some great harp).

Jeff Koepke
FRII

Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers - Thrillville - Rod and the band continue to do what he does best... play the blues... His playing is reminicent of his time with George "Harmonica" Smith and he shows his twists and turns of the blues in magnificent quality on "Westcoaster".. as well as great songs that include ... "Hate to see you go", "Get Wise", and more... the band shows there funky side on MFBQ and Rod has the band JUmpin on Snap Crackle Hop.. and it all ends with the great haunting harmonica sound in his version of Sad Hours.. I believe that this is the best Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers record to date.

Noel Hayes - KPOO 89.5 FM - San Francisco

The parcel sent me has now arrived. The first one I placed in my CD player was Piazza’s “ThrillVille” – after his fabulous, previous disc I couldn’t wait to hear the new one. When the first song was over I knew that I am in for a real treat – his take on Little Walter/Slim Harpo’s classic is just outstanding, a single song worth the price of the whole album. The rest of the material is also great and sounds very good in this quartet setting. Rod is in his prime as both, singer and harp player, but his companions also shine on this one. “ThrillVille” is a winner in my book, period.

Przemek Draheim (Poland  - www.blues.pl/draheim)

One of Rod Piazza's best. Thanks again and keep 'em comin'.

Dusty Scott (Rock Classics network / Jones Radio Networks, Denver)

Great to hear some new music from you and as always it is unbelievably good. Could not resist anything on both of the cd,s. We received the copies yesterday from John Ward and allocated them straight away. Both have been played today to really good responses from the listeners. As you can see by this weeks tip-sheet the two release figure prominently in what is a very strong sheet. Thank-you for the great music and support to the station. 

Peter (PBS 106.7 fm)

Thank you…Rod is …well… always good!  

John (WWPV 88.7 FM, Colchester, VT USA)

Smokin' release from Rod and the band. Will definitely be in the Top 10 for the year.

Mark (KSCU)

Wow again!  Thanks so much for sending "The Insomniacs'" cd, "Left Coast Blues" and Rod Piazza's "ThrillVille" (Both these cds will immediately be added to our "New Arrivals" list for our programmers for airplay.

Sue Few (KRBS)

Thanks for sending both Rod Piazza and the Insomniacs new CDs.  I am enjoying both, and this past Saturday featured "Thrillville", playing six tracks from the disc.  This Saturday, Sept. 1, I will feature the Insomniacs and play an equal number of selections.  I always look forward to new music from you guys because it is simple always excellent!

Brett Fleming,  WEVL  FM 89.9   Memphis

Just finished listening to ThrillVille. Once again another winner on your hands.....truly.

Al (WRHC 106.7 FM)

Just a note to let you know I got Rod's CD & the Insomniacs. They came on a Friday & I had them on the air on Saturday. Great music, as I expected. I thought I would really miss Bill Stuve (one of my favorite bass players), but Honey's got it down. The Flyers are still one of the best bands in the land. Both these releases will get mucho airplay. Thanks again.

Marty (Marty Kool's Blues Review - KXCI / Tucson, AZ 85735)

Rod, wow...just incredible.

Phil Whipple (Maine Blues Society)

KASU received your package with Delta Groove’s new releases by Rod Piazza and the Insomniacs.  Both are fantastic, and I’m looking forward to featuring songs from those CDs on KASU’s radio programs.  

Marty Scarbrough (KASU Program Director / State University, AR)