Music city Blues

Volume Two

McB 29901

As we all know, Nashville is much more than just country music. This 14 track compilation showcases some pretty talented Blues artists working out of that city. All but three of the songs were recorded live at Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar and I'm pleased to say the mix was excellent-good balance of the musicians and just enough of a live edge to give it the bite that good Blues needs. The musical styles represented on the cD ranged from front porch understated Blues to wall-of-sound boogie band Blues to wailing Blues-just what the doctor ordered for those nights when you can't make up your mind what you want to listen to.

There were four cuts on this cD that I especially liked. carissia & company presented a song titled No More. I could listen to her all night long. Smooth as bourbon voice, nice turn of lyrics and a backup band with a sax player that clearly knew the way around his instrument.  Radon Rick & the Radiators offered Elvis on the Radio.  No matter how many
times I hear a good harp player, I will never get over just how much a talented musician can get done by just blowing over a few reeds and Ricky Weaver doesn't give anything away to anyone. Throw in a boogie guitar and amusing lyrics, you're ready to get up and start dancing. Dave Mackenzie played some sweet front porch guitar blues on No Need to Worry and a real tasty gut bucket Blues tune from Ronnie Godfrey (Green Snake Blues) round out my favorites on this cD.

Russell Jacques

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