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Blackburn Brothers- SoulFunkN’BLUES

Blackburn Brothers- SoulFunkN’BLUES

With its smooth opening groove, you are instantly propelled into a laid back funk that is filled with satisfaction. That’s how we are introduced to the Blackburn Brothers opening song, Bobby’s Blues: A tribute opening to an important family member. That is the thing about their music, it is very smooth. It is like dancing around in satin pajamas holding a snifter with Armagnac in it.

They slide into “She’s a Heartbreaker with its down and out groove that tears your heart out slowly and you seem to enjoy it. It’s cool and naughty. The middle solo has that awesome 70’s guitar sound that you have come to love so much.  Just think of Peter Frampton.

This release is exactly what you would expect this band to do. They have a very solid way of balancing the Funk, the Groove, the Mood and Emotion with every song they produce. “Let the Devil Play”, has a lot of fun and bounce, so if you are going downstairs, you will love dancing down those stairs! Then they pull you up again with “Soul Brother”. It has the right amount of groove and higher energy to fill a roomful of love minded people to elevate themselves to an open existence.

“Won’t you let me go”, has a Stevie Ray Vaughan blues groove that really wants to escape its miserable way of being. It is a very cool Blues tune that should be a single, along with other songs like, “Freedom Train” and, “Let the Devil play”.

Sister Rosa is a great choice to add in the mix with all these other song that has to do with all the trial and tribulations of a life. This one is a history lesson for everyone to carry. Nice choice.

I personally love “Be my Wife”, simply because this one of those great date night songs that couples today really need. It is a moment of pure fun to reconnect as a couple. “Little Sister”, is advice from a concerned friend. The Blackburn Brother finishes off strong with the final song called, “I don’t ever want to be alone”. It ends on a sweet note that is open and free. It helps you drift into a silent stream of consciousness that washes over your soul in a cleansing way.

I will put this out very simply. If you love living your life in a smooth and present fashion. If you love smooth advice from all areas of life: If you love a solid mix of Blues, Groove and Soul in your life this will be your next  purchase to permeate the feng shui you carry around with you all day long.

Here is a link to purchase the CD: http://www.electrofi.com/

Mute Sounds – Resilience

Mute Sounds – Resilience

Hey Toronto, there is a new Hard Rock Band here in Toronto and they will not stop until they get your attention. They are Mute Sounds and they are about to school you in their ways of Resilience. Upon first listen you will find their statement has a fine balance between being assertive and being… Continue Reading

Glueleg- Horror Vacui

Glueleg- Horror Vacui

Let’s begin with the obvious. It has been 25 years since Glueleg released their last album. Clodhopper came out in 1997 with their hit Pistons and then disappears after that. I will have to find out what happened and get back to you. I was privy that they got back in the studio last year… Continue Reading

Terry Draper- Bread and Cirkus

Terry Draper- Bread and Cirkus

Terry Draper from the Band Klaatu released his latest project call Bread and Cirkus. The reason I mentioned Klaatu is because they were compared to the Beatles, and this latest offering can also fit into that category. The Pop songs are innocent, open and have that floating kind of peace vibe to it. There are… Continue Reading

My story about Yiannis

My story about Yiannis

Like most stories of today, this takes place during Covid. While I was inside, I read a lot and shopped online. I won a Turkish drum about 5 months ago on an online auction. I brought it home and after a few weeks I realized I didn’t play it yet. So, I put in a… Continue Reading

Carlos Alonso- XLIX

Carlos Alonso- XLIX

When you listen to this outing by Carlos Alonso, the first feeling I got was it was an invitation to his 49th Birthday. After my first run through I understood the significance of 49. It is the birthday before you are at the half century mark, so what do you do at this stage. Do… Continue Reading