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Bar Kings - Sippin' & Slidin' 

Their first album featuring Dave Tice "DR" Don Hopkins. When Simon Gray started Full Moon Records, his first mission was to get John Russell into the studio as soon as possible. To be able to entice a few of his favourites to work with JR was a bonus. He'd always loved the vocals of Dave Tice in bands like the UK based Count Bishops, Buffalo and more recently Headhunters. Donnie Hopkins on piano and vocals deserves a heritage listing. 

Available from Full Moon Records PO Box 1324 Castle Hill NSW 1765 

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Not to be confused with the SA Band, who also play blues/rock. 

Mr Blues alias 'Radar'  plays in the scorching hot blues n rock duo called BoogieMen.
A fine tuned mix of Rock classics / Blues Rock / Country Rock / Rock n Roll / Ballads / Instrumentals, would be the best way to describe the reportoire, including the gradual inclusion of original songs written by both musicians. Their Current song list is over 100 and always looking at appropriate material to add or delete

Borderers - Adelaide Celtic Based band 
 

Larrie Cook and the Bluesmasters Live

Larrie Cook is a blues singer\songwriter with a very chquered and interesting career . Broughrt up on rhythm and blues, soul, funk. Larrie pursued a career that spanned several continebts,. From London , Paris, Amsterdam and Rome  to Spain, Germany and some of the Pacific IslandFromHawai, Fiji, tahiti, New Zealand and finally Australia.Larrie has played with some of the worlds greatest blues exponebts including the late Paul Butterfield, Albert Collins, Sonny Terry ans Brownie McGee, Muddy Waters and Steve Milleer. After bing shot in the leg on stage in the States, he decided to move to Australia and wsoon teamed up with the bvest Aussie musos such as Phil Manning, Matt Taylor, Dutch Tilders and Margaret Roadknight and Johnos Blues Band. 

The Bluesmassters now feature Jeff Usher on keyboards, Kevin Howard on bassguitar and Jules Folkes on Drums. Email

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Elmores - Happy Birthday To Me

A lean clean and bluesy three piece band who like to keep things straight forward and simple. With a name like theirs it's obvious that a major influece has been Elmore James, but there is much more to this band then just a single dimension.  The sounds of the swamp run deep throught the Elmores veins, John Lee Hooker is in their soul and Creedence under their skin. 

The most impressive aspect of this band is how, through the songwriting of Don Morrison, the Elmores manage to combine these influences into their own original sound, creating contemporary Australian songs with worthwhile, relevant lyrics while still retaining the feel of the music that is at the roots of their musical hertitage. 

The Elmores are proud to present their first CD Happy Birthday To Me and suggest it is suitable for general airplay as well as blues and country music programs.

For further info - Email Don Morrison

Blues Down Town - State Of Blue

Chicago-blues from Sweden! Their latest cut,  State Of Blue is  brilliant! 

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Bondi Cigars -  Mercy

Location: Sydney; New South Wales 
Band members: 
Britton, Alan: bass 
Chown, Marty: drums 
Declan, Kelly: drums 
Follington, Ace: drums 
Karski, Les: bass; vocals 
Pacey Shane: vocals; guitar

Greg Bakers's Blues Party - Cookin' With Harry
Greg Baker  is a founding member of the blues movement in South Australia and has recently moved to Queensland. Unlike many latter day 'blues' artists who started their careers playing 'rock music', he found an early love for the blues and stuck with it, playing with 70's Adelaide band 'Smokestack Lightening'. At a time when many of the 'masters' were touring. 'Smokestack' were lucky enough to support legends such as Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Freddie King, and so on,  leaving them irreplacable memories and experience. 
    Greg's keen observation of life, its joys and vicissitudes, has found an outlet in his song writing, which as all blues should be - direct, honest and humerous, not to mention from the heart. 
    History is the history, but the music is just as much about today as it ever was. Listen to the songs and the way they are played - the blues is a long way from dead Fred. 
    This CD is for Harry, for his inspiration and support,  not to mention the cook-ups. This CD is only real because you made it so, words are inadequate. 

Greg plays solo, as a duo or with his full band. 

Send Au$ ? to Greg @ RSD 556 Woodside South Australia 5244 or email Greg   phone 07 321 91201


Friends & The Little Big Horns - email   we're an italian soul and R&B's band playing every week in italy really live!! 

Send Au$25 to J.L.Calder at 13 Avoca Ave. Belfield, New South Wales, 2191
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Blues Buyer's Guide 5th Edition is now available

Over 2,200 summary reviews of more than 1,200 blues CDs released within the last 3 years, up through December 1996.

Email: Mastercard or VISA number, expiration, name and shipping address to bbginc@aol.com or agordon@enteltech.com

Snail mail: Send US$14.98 (plus $2.00 S & H outside of US/Canada) to Blues Buyer's Guide 307 Wilkes Street Alexandria VA 22314 phone: 703/836-3811

Webmaster's note:
This is a well bound and printed A4 sized paperback publication, which is well worth the cost. It seems to concentrate on American and British blues releases. I think it could be improved with some biblios, including other countries CD releases, further references to magazines and perhaps Internet sites. I have no hesitation in recommending it .
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Blues Star Blues CD Catalogue - South Australia

For a copy send your details to BIG STAR . They offer a mail order service
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Touring Bands - Australia

Should you be venturing into Victoria, contact Mick Adams or Bob Muir at the Provincial Hotel in Ballarat to arrange a performance there. Fax your bio and itinary to (03) 5332 7812. If you are travelling north, contact Hughi Simmons of the Coastal Blues Society in Yeppoon on 079 397685 or EMAIL them.

Hey Blues fans !!

Please support the independently produced albums. There are some absolutely brilliant blues CDs around now, which are fast becoming collectors items.

Donkeys play The Donkeys

Les Karski with Mick Wordley on bass and Jeff Algra on skins.Not a lot I can say about this line-up except tp say it was recorded and mixed at Mixmasters in Adelaide South Australia in Dec 1997. Its as great and as fresh as when it was put down.

Available from Full Moon Records PO Box 1324 Castle Hill NSW 1765 
Australia Email Simon
 
 

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Dutch Tilders & The Blues Club -  Blues is My Life

Having recently been sent a copy of 'Dutch Tilders' album to the folks of the Arkansas Blues Society for review purposes, the people there were astounded by not only the quality of the music, but the quality of production and recording also. Dan Ferguson, founder and president of the Society had this to say about "The Blues Is My Life"... 

This is a killer Blues CD from the land down under. A lot of Americans don't realize how big Blues is in Australia. But since the late 50's when the first Blues players made it there, the Blues has had a rabid following. Dutch Tilders is one of the innovators of Aussie Blues, dating back to the late 1950's. 

Bellhops
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From Sydney Australia, recently released their debut CD album titled "Room Service". The band is Steven Trew - vocals, harmonica Ian Dittman - vocals, guitar Mark Roulston - bass, vocals John Russell - lead & slide guitars Steve "Wrongway" Lovarini - drums and b-vocal Steve O'Connell - saxophone Bruce Allen - Baritone Saxophone special guest Don Hopkins on Keyboards. This genuine good time dance Blues outfit offer both original and popular classic tunes all delivered in a manner to keep a party alive.

Sending Au$25.00 to: The Bellhops at PO Box 553 Regents Park NSW 2143 Australia, will get you a copy
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Blues Heat 

This band has been offered the opportunity by Paul Petran (Music Deli - ABC) to record a live performance which will be broadcast on the ABC and possibly released as a CD this year.

See Marooned and Irresistible Behaviour


Big Top Blues Band - Mad Love

" Their CD Mad Love is tight, punchy and tasteful. The band creates an original sound whilst remaining faithful to their blues roots. Bruce Bongers' harmonica playing is masterful."
Jim Conway -- The Backsliders.

These Sydney Australia musos are all very experienced in rhythm and blues and have been performing their music in a variety of different bands since the early 70's. Their unique sound is the result of the blending of their special qualities. A typical airing will demonstrate a front line of solid vocals, swinging amplified harp with meaty baritone saxophone underpinning - all this is supported by a flexible rhythm section injecting authentic Chicago blues shuffles, sometimes embellished with layered funk or loose bebop feels.

Bookings (02) 546 1192 and send Au$25 for this great album to:
Bruce Bongers Music 138 Woniora Road South Hurstville NSW 2221
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Blind Dog Taylor & The Healers - Cash To Splash

Is the fantastic follow up to their debut album. 
The creativity bursting from every member of the band, led to Blind Dog Taylor and The Healers debut CD entitled Heavy Sugar. Recorded at Mixmasters Studio in Adelaide South Australia, the band were honoured to have Les Karski as producer. Les produced albums for Midnight Oil, The Hippos and the Bondi Cigars. Every one of the tracks on Heavy Sugarhas been written by the band and the standard is so high they are having trouble deciding on a single release.

Send Au$28 to PO Box 279 Plymton SA 5038 for the 'Heavy Sugar' or 'Cash to Splash' CD.
Email Maxwell Street

 
Psst ! Send me a CD and I'll feature you on my radio show and these pages. Email for  distribution thro J-Enterprises . 
 

Doc Span & Ross Williams - The Last Train

Every so often arrives the pairing of musicians which incorporates an indiscernible ingredient or quality that virtually guarantees longevity. And so its been with Doc Span & Ross Williams, much to the delight of the audiences they've been entertaining for years. The Queensland Recording Association have recognised the talent of this duo and have seen fit to present them with an award for the best Blues / R'n'B album at the recent annual "Sunnie Awards" which are to honour excellence in Queensland based recording projects. "The Last Train" represents 13 tracks of acoustically presented near original ( only two tracks were not solely written by Span & Williams ) tunes encompassing passion, wit, sadness & joy. Williams guitar is a pleasure to listen to, occasionally delicate and at times driven. Doc Span must be counted among Australia's finest harmonica players with his contributions to The Last Train certainly justifying this. Williams has over dubbed some percussion & bass which fill out the both the feel and sound of this album. With some playing on words the lyrical content of "Big Green Plant" makes references to partially legal, semi medicinal herbaceous matter while "Angel In Company" touches upon all too often presented social pains which sees the previously mention driven acoustic guitar all bar overshadow the songs meaning. Some political themes emerge from "No More O' This" and these tunes are perfect examples of how Span & Williams have progressed beyond the perceived constraints of Blues related lyrics. This also gives lends them an individuality of their own that is refreshing in its own right while the instrumental "Full Steam Ahead", further demonstrates their musical prowess. "The Last Train" has come at a time when acoustic Blues is enjoying great popularity and there's little doubt sales will benefit from this. Doc Span & Ross Williams are to perform at this years Bridgetown Blues Festival in Western Australia and will consider performing here en route if suitable arrangements can be made. The Last Train is another fine independent release.
Blues Groove Vol 1
Doc Span and Ross Williams are soon expected to release 'Blues Groove Vol 1'. This tutorial-based recording has been designed to provide both aspiring guitarists and harmonica players with a series of tracks to which they may play along, to further their musical skills. An accompanying booklet is being produced also. Emanating from one of the finest, most renowned blues duos active in Australia, 'Blues Groove Vol 1' is assured to attract the attention of both Australia's blues community and aspiring artists.

Send Au$27 dollars to Walkabout Communications at P.O.Box 1175 Noosa Heads Queensland, 4567 and the same amount to the same address for their "Blues Appetite" CD.


Blue Roots - Hanging with the Dog

 Formed by harp player / vocalist 'Steely' Neil Graham and bassist Sanket Schmidt, Blue Roots have brought a regional Blues presence to southern coastal N.S.W. Their debut album "Hanging with the Dog", recorded early in 1995 is still finding its way into Blues collections throughout Australia & New Zealand. Neil Graham found early inspiration during the 1960's Folk- Blues coffee house boom playing Frank Traynors Club and the Out Post Inn, both places that supported the early acoustic outings of Dutch Tilders and Margaret Roadknight. Stints with acoustic duo's and full electric bands followed, the legendary "RuebenTice Band", the "Reefer Jackets", "The Graham / Wright Blues Band" and during the late 80's "Hot Wires". Bass player Sanket Schmidt toured widely during the late 70's and through the 80's with rock band "Squizzy Taylor". Doubling as guitarist vocalist and fine song writer, Sankett mixed his bluesy feel, with a country-ish, almost reggae like rhythm, giving Blue Roots their unique distinctive texture. Pierre Walker works behind blending rockish shuffles and understated presence with a sure footed jazzy undertone. Garry Stoyles found some rare slide voicings, adding the "Out of Town" up country lead licks that found eager listeners in the bands original songs. Blue Roots are working on some demo's destined for the "Hanging with the Dog" follow-up. Cobargo lead player Dave Berry has taken Garry's berth on Fender. Expect more original Graham / Schmidt originals, maybe even an acoustic song or two on the follow-up. Damon Davies ( the Rev. "Dog Leg" Davies in fact ! ) may even contribute. The Cobargo river delta is delivering unexpected richness in Blues music- "Sweet Home Cobargo".

For CD: send Au$24 post paid to Blue Roots PO Box 103 Cobargo NSW 2550 Australia



Chickenhead - Countrywalk

Like most Australian bluesmen, Adelaide born Ron Tabuteau had his initiation into the down home sounds of such artists as John Lee Hooker and Tommy Johnson through the albums of blues rockers such as Canned Heat and Cream. Since then he has gone on to play with many of the Australian and overseas greats. On this Blue Tongue Recording other members of the band are Peter Beulke on bass and Brendan Roberts on drums. On this CD they can clearly be heard to have a profound mastery of their craft with great playing and great songs with several stand out tracks like 'Country Walk'. Th8is album is highly recommended for the connousseurs of authentic blues.

Enquiries BTR Music PO Box 128 Ringwood East Vic 3135 Australia.

Cross The Border

Who appeared on the first edition "Real Australian Blues" compilation will hopefully realise plans to record an album in this year Joe Galea is continuing to compose material for this long overdue endeavour and insists that the album will feature predominantly original material.
 


Daniel Boksjö & Tru and Blu Beachead

After three long hard years touring the East coast Blues circuit, "Beachead Blues" have disbanded. However, 15 tracks recorded during 2 dates, Unity Hall Hotel in Balmain & the 3rd Lithgow Blues Festival, are under consideration for a CD release. Beachead favourites, forged during grueling roadwork make up the balance of tracks. Spoonful,  Honey Hush, Route 66, (all murderous territory for lesser souls) cook with the bands rare blend of jazz tinged soulful R'n'B, stirred up via superior Blues- icianship. The double Fender benders, Matt Ross & Matt "Doc" Dwyer trade inventive slinky licks revering Peter Greens 'Albatross" superbly. "Laid back" a Rod Jeffrey penned song wistfully laments the passing two decades ago of the "Wolfman" Chester Burnett. Robert Johnson's 'Crossroads" pleaded chain gang style, shakes off its often clinched shackles, Beachead steals for his own. Joined by the band and Blind Freddy's Linda Hansen, "Jesus on the Mainline", fevers up a gospel churchy pitch, Hansen lending real feminine persuasion completing the acapella workout, Al Green's "Take Me To The River", finds the band working out a funky full bore shaker. Beachead has the Blues firmly grasped throughout this Memphis soul standard.

Contact the band through "Swamp Hog Blues" P.O. Box 57 Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia 3089



Atomic Beat catalog

Features the best in Blues, Soul, R&B, Gospel, Cajun & Zydeco, 60s Garage & Psychedelia, Rockabilly, Oldies, Doo-Wop, Surf & Hot Rod, Strip & Exotica, "Roots Rock," and much much more.

Order your FREE copy of AVI's ATOMIC BEAT mail order catalog by completing this form call 800-504-9985 or send your name, address, and email address to avi@avi-entertainment. com 
 

Chris Finnen and Jeff Lang

Two of Australia's finest musicians have produced a new album, recorded live at The Burge Family Winery at Lyndoch in the Barossa Valley. Chris Finnen and Jeff Lang continue to amaze people who follow their individual careers. Chris said " Pure alchemy on behalf of Jeff and myself. He pushes me to places I never knew existed".

Whilst not all the tracks are strictly blues, the 'others' are played with such feeling and intensity that they are impossible to ignore. Finnens original 12-string instrumental 'Winged Messenger' is a moving tribute to his father but somehow the combined Celtic, African and Eastern influences, seem to be more of an unintentional commentary of Chris's own varied and interesting life. 

Webmaster's comment:  This is an 'el natural' live album, I have no reservations in recommending it. Excellent value with wide appeal. I will give it a big push in my radio shows. You must hear it.

Au$31 (including postage) Crossing Record Co PO Box 56, Lyndoch, South Australia. Phone 0419 797 747. 

Gumbo Fever - Live At The Schuss Bar
 
 

A selections of songs that this band has been using to excite their audience for years. GB is Australia's finest New Orleans Rhythm and Blues act. Gumbo Fever features Don Hopkins an  piano and vocals with Mal Green on drums and vocals. This was recorded over two nights at the Schuss Bar, during the 1997 ski season at Alpine Hotel, Thredbo , New South Wales, Australia

Available from Full Moon Records PO Box 1324 Castle Hill NSW 1765 
Australia Email Simon
 
 





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