Back,” sung by new member Bart, is a banjo- fueled countrified tune with a good, rocking vibe. The album is not without its special guests.
The legendary Jimmy Hall blowing harp on several tracks and Dumpstaphunk’s Ivan Neville on keyboards/organ. With the truck load of talent onboard, and recording at FAME Studios, it was almost a given the album would rock, but I am here to tell you it doesn’t just rock, it rocks hard. I predict this one being the best album of the year. Make a note of it.
-Michael Buffalo Smith
- Phillip Smith (
www.phillycheezeblues.blogspot.com/)
John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers Live in 1967 (Forty Below Records)
For a short three-month stint in 1967,
John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers consisted of fu- ture Fleetwood Mac members, Peter Green, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood. Because a devoted fan from Holland was ballsy enough to sneak a one track reel-to-reel recorder into five different clubs in London to record a handful of shows, we are blessed to hear the magic which took place when these four mu- sicians took the stage. Keeping in mind, this was recorded in mono, from a hidden tape recorder; the results are consistent with most bootleg recordings from that era. Live in 1967 gives us thirteen sweet blues-smothered tracks to chew on. The Bluesbreakers break out a little brief-
case of blues featuring Freddie King songs : “Have You Ever Loved a Woman”, “The Stumble”, “Someday After Awhile”, and “San Ho Zay”. Peter Green kills it on guitar cover-
Sabrina Schneppat and Craig Lincoln have
recorded an upbeat, joyous folk album, filled with stellar acoustic guitar, ukulele and an array of other instrumentation, but the most fascinating thing about these guys is their natural vocal harmonies. Not since Karen and Richard Carpenter have I heard a male voice and a female voice blend so well. And the original songs are all enjoyable, from the ab- solute joy of the uplifting “Brand New Day” to the singer/songwriter tale, sung by Craig, “Man Behind the Song.” Another standout tune is “Hawaii,” a folksy number with all the feel of the Islands interwoven. In 2010, National Public Radio aired Sab-
rina & Craig’s song, "Mine All Mine" on the nationally-syndicated program, "Car Talk."
ing these. It’s just downright cool to hear him rip into “The Stumble”. This is blues guitar at its finest. The opening riff on “San Ho Zay” is so lush; I wish it could have been recorded off a board. I love their performance of T Bone Walker’s
“Stormy Monday”. This one puts me in my bluesy space immediately. Mayall on vocals and organ guides this one from start to finish with a delicious guitar performance from Green. This is what music is all about, right here. John Mayall and Fleetwood Mac fans are sure to enjoy this historical bluesy treat.
Sabrina & Craig Green (
sabrinaandcraig.com)
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