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| After a full day in the studio On Friday and a long night of jammin' at Tater's house on the river, we got to our hotel and all passed out around 3:00AM early Saturday morning. Early to rise and rarin' to go, the boys arrive back at Junction Studio after stopping for tj's Whopper's at Burger King. 11:00AM on Saturday morning and right off Bill House plugged in and he, Ironman Mike and tj began laying down the base to this song. We all stood and sat along the walls watching and listening to it take shape. Then Bob Huston, Bill House, Matt Thorpe and Kevin Paul played guitar solo's all with Ironman adding some magical harmonica and the song is sewn up ... a masterpiece in a few hours. Bill House (Lead Solo 2, Ryhthm Guitars), Bob Huston (Solo Guitar 1, Ryhthm), Matt Thorpe (Solo Guitar 3), Kevin STIK Paul (Solo Guitar 4), Ironman Mike Curtis (Bass, Harp, Guitar), tj gerencser (organ). Storm's A Comin' is colourful and very progressive. The Blues AllStars are proud to offer this gem from "The Nashville Sessions". |
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Credits: Wriiten By: Bill House - Produced by Matt Thorpe |
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| Friday was a late start due to carousing Thursday night, but the Allstars under the leadership of Mike Curtis laid down this track with Bill House and Paul Cummins handling rhythm guitar, Matt Thorpe on bass and tj gerencser on organ. Mike handles harp, guitar and vocals. Scott Durfinger stretches out a lazy wah solo followed by Matt on solo guitar. John Cohmer lays down 2 solos finishing up with his trademark slide. Bob Huston finishes the song on Solo 5 with all the other players joining in at the end for the "Train Wreck"! |
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CD: BLUES ALLSTARS - The Nashville Sessions
Label: Independant
Credits: Written by Ironman Mike Curtis - Produced by Matt Thorpe |
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| Friday 'morning' came and Bob Huston introduced the AllStars to his song "Blues Walked Through". After working out hooks and song structure, tape started to roll. Featured on this track is Bob Huston on rhythm guitar and lead vocals with Bill House adding his backing vocals, rhythm guitar and guitar solo #3. Matt Thorpe steps up to bat on guitar solo #1 with John Cohmer following with his guitar on solo #2. Ironman Mike Curtis sits in on bass guitar and harp and tj gerencser fills out the rhythm section on organ. One heavy duty song for one heavy duty jam! |
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Credits: Written by Bob Huston - Produced by Matt Thorpe |
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| With only 2 pair of cowboy boots between the boys, Scott Durflinger offers this track up capturing some of the flavour of Nashville. This track features Scott on rhythm guitar and tj gerencser on Rhodes piano, Ironman Mike Curtis covers the bases with vocal, harp and bass guitar with the unmistakable sound of John Cohmer on bottleneck slide guitar. Scott also performed this song at the Music Hall of Fame Lounge while in Nashville. |
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Credits: Written by Scott Durflinger - Produced by Matt Thorpe |
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| On Friday afternoon, the boys hit the studio and Doc introduced us all to Freddies Blues. From a half hour acoustic circle in a back room at Junction, the song was then recorded with Doc Quinn on left rhythm guitar and Bob Huston on right rhythm guitar. Rounding out the rhythm section was Bill House on bass and tj gerencser on organ. Both Ironman Mike Curtis(harp) and Matt Thorpe(guitar) handle the soloing. |
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Credits: Written by Freddie Thomas & Doc Quinn - Produced by Matt Thorpe |
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| Hammond B3 and Blues Harp starts this classic slow Blues with a twist of Chicago Slow Swing from our session buddy, and great Chi-Town Blues cat Kevin (Stik) Paul. Kevin got to the studio on Saturday afternoon in full speed after playing in Chicago the night before on the same bill with "The Fabulous Thunderbirds". TJ playing fantastic organ and Ironman Mike on Blues Harp and bass guitar start this one off. Solos progress from Matt Thorpe to John Cohmer on to Stik then to Bob Huston, Bill House, Paul Cummins & Scott Durflinger. A true Blues instrumental we hope that you all enjoy! |
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Credits: Written by Kevin Paul - Produced by Matt Thorpe |
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| Saturday morning ... a very busy day. The AllStars gathered to join forces on this epic Blues journey into the eye of the "Storm" ... well 10 minutes of it anyways! Mike Curtis offers this raucas track leading on Vocals, Harp and Bass Guitar and rhythm guitar. As if that wasn't enough ... Mike also closes off the song with a guitar solo! Special appearance by "The Junction Brothers" (Matt, Paul, John, Doc, Bob, Bill and tj) on backing vocals takes this answer/call boogie to new heights. Solos in order of appearance are as follows: Doc Quinn (Solo Guitar #1), Matt Thorpe (Solo Guitar #2), Paul Cummins (Solo Guitar #3), John Cohmer (Solo Guitar #4), Bob Huston (Solo Guitar #5), Bill House (Solo Guitar #6), tj gerencser (Piano), Kevin "Stik" Paul (Guitar Solo #6 with tj on Piano). Mike Curtis takes the final stab and closes the song. Too long, too many solos, too much Blues! Can there ever be too much Blues? Never! |
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Credits: Written By Ironman Mike Curtis - Produced by Matt Thorpe |
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| On Saturday afternoon as the boys were getting ready to wrap it up for the day, John Cohmer said, "I've got one we're gonna do just for the fun of it". He asked Ironman Mike to start off a train on the Blues Harp, Mike also covers off bass guitar on this track. John then tossed in a bottleneck slide intro and Stik steps up to the plate with a rockin' Blues lick. John & Bob Huston start a walk down chording riff and then everyone joins in on the solo hook. Solos in order of appearance are, Matt Thorpe, Kevin "Stik" Paul, Bob Huston, Paul Cummings and Mike and John close with a harp and slide bit. All the jammers return to play the hook and bring you to the explosive ending. "Macon House Jam" inspired by Cohmer and Thorpe's "Macon House Slide" rocks your socks off! |
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Credits: Arrangement by John Cohmer - Produced by Matt Thorpe |
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| The very first song of the session. Classic traditional progression. Tj starts it off on the organ and then Matt Thorpe rips off a solo handing it over to Bob Huston and then Bob gives it up to John Cohmer who does his and then lets TJ smooze it out again on organ. Ironman Mike Curtis on bass and harp, Bill House and Scott Durflinger on Rythym guitars. |
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Label: Independant
Credits: Traditional Arrangement by Blues AllStars - Produced by Matt Thorpe |
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| While no one could ever cover a Muddy Waters tune as good as the man himself, the boys did a great job on this one. The song features tj gerencser on whorehouse piano, Larry Tater Megill on harp, Kevin Paul on guitar and vocals, John Cohmer on bass, Paul Cummins and Scott Durflinger on rhythm guitar. Recorded on the last day in studio, Blow Wind Blow was the perfect note to end on while still looking forward to the future! |
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Credits: Written by Muddy Waters - Produced by Kevin Paul |
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| Sunday Morning Was A Feeling Of Real True Blues For Those Of Us Left Behind. Almost Half The Jammin Bunch Had To Pack Up And Fly Out First Thing In The Morning. So We Said Our Goodbyes Tears And Hugs And All. Then Headed Back Into The Studio. Doc And Stik Were Setting Up To Do This Sweet Blues Number. Players Are As Follows: Doc "Mistabluesman" Quinn Sings Vocal, Kevin "Stik" Paul (1st Lead Guitar & Rhythm), Scott "Lockingnut" Durflinger (2nd Lead Guitar) and John "Jasper Mills" Cohmer (Bass (Guitar). Matt Thorpe (Closing Tag - Lead Guitar)
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CD: BLUES ALLSTARS - The Nashville Sessions
Label: Independant
Credits: Written By Doc Quinn - Produced by Matt Thorpe |
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| DJ Smilestir and Scott Durflinger discuss smoke, blues and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! |
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Credits: www.blueicewater.com - www.mp3.com/Our_Blue_Future |
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| Chicago's own Kevin (Stik) Paul is interviewed by DJ Smilestir of Blue Icewater Radio. |
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Credits: www.blueicewater.com - www.mp3.com/Stik |
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| An interview with the Allstars own "Jasper Mills" by DJ Smilestir of Blue Icewater Radio found on your radio dial at www.blueicewater.com. |
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Credits: www.blueicewater.com - www.mp3.com/Jasper_Mills |
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| DJ Smilestir of Blue Icewater Radio sits down and Blows The Wind with tj of the Allstars. Tune into www.blueicewater.com for a great selection of Blues music! |
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Credits: www.blueicewater.com - www.mp3.com/tjgere |
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