Globe Records - Genre Search: blues


Artist	Title	Format / Price	Label	Year

BRENDA BOYKIN & ERIC SWINDERMAN	BOURBON & CORNBREAD	CD: $10.00 (US) - NEW ($9.00 with *discount)	BONNIE BELL	1997
blues, jazz: Brenda Boykin's first solo CD release since her departure from The Johnny Nocturne Band. On this recording Boykin is joined by jazz guitarist Eric Swinderman, and with this union the consumate duo is formed. Together they have produced a sixteen song CD of smooth blues and rough jazz. The Boykin & Swinderman arrangements of Stagger Lee and Polk Salad Annie are both imaginative and daring, and their 4/4 rendition of The Tennessee Waltz is nothing less than bold. Full of fun and surprises.

TOMMY CASTRO	EXCEPTION TO THE RULE	cassette: $6.25 (US) - NEW ($5.62 with *discount)	BLIND PIG	1997
blues: Long-known to Pacific Coast fans, this "Masterful guitar slinger who plays with both the ferocious power of Albert Collins and the sweet, stinging subtlety of B.B. King" comes out on Blind Pig with a new CD offering blues and R & B with a touch of Memphis soul. Co-produced by Jimmy Pugh (keyboards for Robert Cray Band and Chris Isaak) with Keith Crossan (KBC Band, Commander Cody), Randy McDonald (The Dynatones), and Shad Harris.

BRENDA BOYKIN & HOME COOKIN'	HOME COOKIN'	CD: $15.90 (US) - NEW ($14.31 with *discount)	BAT	1997
blues, rhythm & blues: Great blues/R & B debut from S.F. Bay Area's hot new vocalist, formerly with Johnny Nocturne."The Queen of Afrobilly" with Anthony Paule, Tyler Eng, Tim Wagar. Special guests include Jimmy Pugh (Robert Cray/Chrisc Isaac).

GARY SMITH, PARIS SLIM, JOHNNY ACE, WALTER SHUFFLESWORTH	MOUNTAIN TOP WEST COAST BLUES SESSION VOL. 1	CD: $11.25 (US) - NEW ($10.12 with *discount)	GLOBE RECORDS	1997
blues: Blues & Rhythm Magazine wrote, 'Mountain Top West Coast Blues Session' brings together four of the finest blues musicians working on the West Coast, for a CD that will be an essential purchase for all lovers of that genre.' This 15 track CD features Gary Smith on harmonica, Paris Slim on guitar, Johnny Ace on bass and Walter Shufflesworth on drums -- and all four share vocal parts. This CD was born during the filming of Johnny Ace's instructional video, 'Ace on Blus Bass'. Mountain Top had assembled the very best in Bay Area blues talent. As we filmed, we couldn't help tripping over the blues chemistry of these four -all band leaders in their own right. Original songs and covers by Screaming Jay Hawkins, John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, Lowell Fulson, and Willie Dixon. HARP: Gary Smith, was in the original Charles Ford Band He also played with Charlie Musselwhite, Luther Tucker, Hi Tide Harris, Nick Gravenites, and Ron Thompson, and played on Sonny Rhodes' classic, 'I DON'T WANT MY BLUES COLORED BRIGHT'. GUITAR: Paris Slim heard the blues calling when he was 16 in Paris, France. He followed his vision to Oakland, earned permanent sideman honors in Troyce Key's notorious ELI'S MILE HIGH CLUB house hand, and worked with Lowell Fulson, Jimmy McCracklin, Big Mama Thornton, and Sonny Rhodes. Handy-nominated Paris Slim delivers a dynamic power on the guitar that is both "aesthetic" and 'in the alley' at the same time. BASS: JOHNNY ACE, from Queens, N.Y., began his career in 1966 in Manhattan's lower East side. He recorded with the Brooklyn Blues Busters and appeared with Victoria Spivey, toured with Charlie Musselwhite, John Lee Hooker and Otis Rush. DRUMS: Big Walter Shufflesworth's tours with Lightning Slim, Lightnin' Hopkins, and Big Walter Horton earned him his graduate degree in Blues Roadology. Walter is the driving force of the Dynatones, a household name on the Bay Area blues scene with six albums.

STEVE GANNON	OAKTOWN	CD: $10.00 (US) - NEW ($9.00 with *discount)	TUMBLING DICE	1997
blues: London-born blues guitarist Steve Gannon, an Oakland, CA resident since 1982, has worked with Sonny Rhodes, Lowell Fulson, Jimmy McCracklin, Charlie Musselwhite, Beverly Stovall, Eddie Ray and J.J. Malone among others. For the past 7 years Steve has conducted the popular Monday Night Blues Jam at Larry Blakes in Berkeley, CA, where artists such as Joe Louis Walker, Harvey Mandell and Ike Turner have dropped in. This album features Steve's "Blue Monday Band" with a little help from their friends Ms. Dee, Big Bones, Minor Williams and Christian Rannenberg.

STEVE GORNALL	STEPPIN' OUT	CD: $10.00 (US) - NEW ($9.00 with *discount)	GOLDEN GATE RECORDS	1997
blues: Sideman for Bob Seger and Joe Cocker steps out on his own. From Detroit Michigan, blues guitarist Steve Gornall tears it up with some west coast heavies: Don Bassey: Bass, Kevin Hayes: Drums ( Robert Cray Band), Jimmy Pugh: Keyboards (Robert Cray Band, Chris Isaak), Jim Boggio: Accordion (Sonoma Swamp Dogs). The vocals wail, and the guitar soars as the band thunders through ten songs (eight new originals). This isn't "fall asleep in your beer" blues. No, this is "get on your feet and have a good time" rockin' blues! Awarded an Honorary Lifetime Membership by ther Detroit Blues Society

VINYL	VINYL	CD: $11 (US) - NEW ($9.90 with *discount)	FOUR CORNER RECORDS	1997
rhythm & blues, rock, funk: VINYL is breaking all boundaries that normally apply to a young band that plays entirely instrumental music. Their shows are high-energy and dance-oriented, with an appeal that crosses culture, age and gender. VINYL blends Latin percussion, electric funk and soulful brass into a definite signature sound. They were voted "Best Local Band" in the 1996 and 1997 PACIFIC SUN Reader's Poll. VINYL features JONATHAN KORTY (Hammond organ), SEAN ONORATO (percussion), ALEXIS RAZON (drums), BILL FRATES (guitar), GEOFF VAUGHAN (bass), ANTONIO ONORATO (congas/timbales), DOUG THOMAS (sax and flute), and DANNY CAO (trumpet).

PARIS SLIM	BLEEDIN' HEART	CD: $10.50 (US) - NEW ($9.45 with *discount)	GLOBE RECORDS	1996
blues: Big Sale! Jaw-droppin' bottleneck, electric country, West Side boogie, swamp/funk rumba & Magic-Sam influenced tremolo guitar converge w. Hookeresque moans & organic, hard-rocking, Mississippi Delta blues. "Best French Blues Guitarist" - Trophie France Blues, 1998. Co-Produced by Joe "Louis" Walker who also performs. Additional guest Sonny Rhodes. Paris Slim's new album and first CD conjures up a slew of adjectives to describe the varied styles within.

JIMMY DILLON	THE NEXT FRAME	CD: $10.00 (US) - NEW ($9.00 with *discount)	GAM RECORDS	1996
rock, blues: Dillon, characterized by his searing brand of slide guitar, soulful vocals and original songs, has played on stage with the likes of CarlosSantana, Dr. John, Bruce Springsteen, Joe Walsh, Steve Stills, Bob Dylan and John Lee Hooker (with whom he has recorded a duet). During his European tours, Jimmy has been paired with Buddy Guy, Walter Trout, Joe Cocker, Clarence Clemons and Luther Allison. His diverse musical talents have landed him work as a session musician in San Francisco; co-writer, vocalist and guitarist with Michael Pinder (keyboardist for the Moody Blues) on the 1976 album "The Promise"; as an actor/guitarist in such national ad campaigns as Levi's (501 Blues) and Chevrolet (Heartbeat of America); and as musical director for Clarence Clemons on his international tours.

ANNIE SAMPSON	UNDER THE MOON	CD: $11 (US) - NEW ($9.90 with *discount)	SWEET POTATOE	1996
blues, rock, rhythm & blues: Captures the salt and savor of her rich voice and warm presence. Backed by friends such as Elvin Bishop & Phil Aaberg, Annie sculpts her own and others' blues into instant classics. Under the Moon captures Annie's definite style - with the love of music in every note. Formerly lead singer for San Francisco rock band Stoneground. Produced by Johnny "V" Vernazza, who performs on it, & Pete Carlson. Also performing: David Savage, Steve Hazlewood, Gary James, Sal Aguilera, Tom Fugelstad, Tim Eschliman, Tyler Eng and Mike Rinta

JIMMY DILLON	BAD AND BLUE	CD: $11 (US) - NEW ($9.90 with *discount)	GYPSY MUSIC	1995
rock, blues: "Perhaps Jimmy's finest to date. A masterpiece carefully created by one of America's very best!!! Comparable to classics like Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band or Sticky Fingers in that each and every piece is a potential hit. You'll dig this one." -Mary Holloway, KRQR. A rock and roll veteran who has worked with Bruce Springsteen, Carlos Santana, Elton John, Joe Walsh.

ANTHONY PAULE	BIG GUITAR	CD: $11 (US) - NEW ($9.90 with *discount)	BLUE DOT	1995
blues: Debut by Johnny Nocturne's guitarist, showcasing traditional blues sensibilities. 12 tunes (9 originals) with S. F.'s finest: Ms. Dee, Jackie Payne (Johnny Otis); Jim Pugh (Robert Cray/Chris Isaak); Paul Revelli (Joe Louis Walker); Steve Evans (Roy Rogers); Gaylord Birch (Charles Brown); Tommy Castro (Blind Pig Recs). A must have for all blues lovers!

ANTHONY PAULE	BIG GUITAR	cassette: $5.75 (US) - NEW ($5.17 with *discount)	BLUE DOT	1995
blues: Debut by Johnny Nocturne's guitarist, showcasing traditional blues sensibilities. 12 tunes (9 originals) with S. F.'s finest: Ms. Dee, Jackie Payne (Johnny Otis); Jim Pugh (Robert Cray/Chris Isaak); Paul Revelli (Joe Louis Walker); Steve Evans (Roy Rogers); Gaylord Birch (Charles Brown); Tommy Castro (Blind Pig Recs). A must have for all blues lovers!

DAVID LANDON	DOIN' IT ON YOUR OWN	CD: $11 (US) - NEW ($9.90 with *discount)	WHIP RECORDS	1995
blues, rhythm & blues: The groove of funky R & B, the drive of rock with searing, blues guitar, Hammond B-3 organ & 4-piece horn section. Inflections of Freddie King, Jimi Hendrix and Nat "King" Cole.

DAVID LANDON	DOIN' IT ON YOUR OWN	cassette: $5.75 (US) - NEW ($5.17 with *discount)	WHIP RECORDS	1995
blues, rhythm & blues: The groove of funky R & B, the drive of rock with searing, blues guitar, Hammond B-3 organ & 4-piece horn section. Inflections of Freddie King, Jimi Hendrix and Nat "King" Cole.

FRANK BINER	TIME TO MOVE ON	CD: $10.00 (US) - NEW ($9.00 with *discount)	ACOUSTIC MUSIC	1995
blues, rhythm & blues: Original old school blues and R&B with guests: Chicago blues diva, Angela Brown and Keith Dunn on Harmonica from Boston. Lots of horns and Hammond B-3. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Frank began his entertainment career in the 1966 in Chicago working with the The Little Boy Blues, a legend of those hallowed times, opening shows for various acts coming through town. He migrated to the San Francisco Bay Area in the late sixties where he met blues legend, Mike Bloomfield, formerly of the Butterfield Blues Band and The Electric Flag. Frank recorded lead vocals on his song "Maudie" on Bloomfield's "Living In The Fast Lane" LP. He quickly established himself in the SF/East Bay blues and R&B club scene, and has penned songs covered by Huey Lewis & the News and Tower of Power.

RHYTHMTOWN-JIVE	ANALOG TRAVELOG	CD: $11.75 (US) - NEW ($10.58 with *discount)	GLOBE RECORDS	1994
blues, rhythm & blues, New Orleans, rhythm & blues, swing, rock: With special guest Ziggy Modeliste of The Meters (drums on 3 cuts and co-writer). Anticipated 2nd release of livewire dance music from this powerhouse quintet of veteran sidemen for Etta James, Big Joe Turner, Dr. John, La Vern Baker, Bo Diddley, Huey Lewis, etc. Take a cruise through American roots music: New Orleans-flavored R & B, jump-blues, essential rock & roll, rockabilly, and funk. Tim Eschliman, Rob Sudduth (Huey Lewis), Jimmy Sanchez (Roy Rogers), Steve Lucky, Caroline Dahl & Stevie Gurr. Other special guests include Ed Early (Albert King), Kevin Zuffi, Caroline Dahl, Michael Peloquin, Anthony Paule, Austin de Lone, Billie Lee Lewis, and Ziggy Eschliman. Produced by Tim Eschliman. 'This American roots combo is comprised of talented San Francisco Bay Area musicians who know how to raise the energy level on the dance floor. They perform forties and fifties-inspired rhythm and blues, some jump blues, a boogie woogie, and a hefty dose of New Orleans style music, with refreshing, not rehashed, arrangements. The album has several instrumentals as well as vocal numbers, which is a nice contrast. The group plays many exciting, high-energy tunes with their own flair. This album presents the energizing essence of the R&B era of the forties and fifties and the New Orleans sound in an exciting new way. It would be hard to resist dancing on this one.' - Maria Bainer, January, 1995 '...'Analog Travelog'...one of the 22 hottest blues-based albums you'll find anywhere.'- Stan Lawson

RHYTHMTOWN-JIVE	ANALOG TRAVELOG	cassette: $4.75 (US) - NEW ($4.28 with *discount)	GLOBE RECORDS	1994
blues, rhythm & blues, New Orleans, rhythm & blues swing, rock: With special guest Ziggy Modeliste of The Meters (drums on 3 cuts and co-writer). Anticipated 2nd release of livewire dance music from this powerhouse quintet of veteran sidemen for Etta James, Big Joe Turner, Dr. John, La Vern Baker, Bo Diddley, Huey Lewis, etc. Take a cruise through American roots music: New Orleans-flavored R & B, jump-blues, essential rock & roll, rockabilly, and funk. Tim Eschliman, Rob Sudduth (Huey Lewis), Jimmy Sanchez (Roy Rogers), Steve Lucky, Caroline Dahl & Stevie Gurr. Other special guests include Ed Early (Albert King), Kevin Zuffi, Caroline Dahl, Michael Peloquin, Anthony Paule, Austin de Lone, Billie Lee Lewis, and Ziggy Eschliman. Produced by Tim Eschliman. 'This American roots combo is comprised of talented San Francisco Bay Area musicians who know how to raise the energy level on the dance floor. They perform forties and fifties-inspired rhythm and blues, some jump blues, a boogie woogie, and a hefty dose of New Orleans style music, with refreshing, not rehashed, arrangements. The album has several instrumentals as well as vocal numbers, which is a nice contrast. The group plays many exciting, high-energy tunes with their own flair. This album presents the energizing essence of the R&B era of the forties and fifties and the New Orleans sound in an exciting new way. It would be hard to resist dancing on this one.' - Maria Bainer, January, 1995 '...'Analog Travelog'...one of the 22 hottest blues-based albums you'll find anywhere.'- Stan Lawson

FRANK BINER	FIRST CLASS BLUES BAND PRESENTS	CD: $10.00 (US) - NEW ($9.00 with *discount)	ACOUSTIC MUSIC	1994
blues, rhythm & blues: Debut CD of Chicago-style blues laced with jump, boogie, stroll, & R&B. With the perfect support by the First Class Blues Band, Frank Biner shows that despite his success as a soul singer, he will always be a bluesman at heart. Let's hope that this CD becomes the solid foundation on which he casn build his career on the international blues scene Because Michael Bloomfield's words are still true: "Frank is the Real Thing." Frank Biner: lead vocals, guitar; Christian Rannemberg: piano; Jan Hirte: guitar; Thomas Feldmann: baritone & tenor sax; Kevin Du Vernay-Shipman: bass; Tommie Harris: drums. Top Disc: "....Und was für eme Scheibe: Vom Down-Home- Chicago-Blues über besten Jump-Blues bis hin zu Soul-Brummern a la James Brown ist alles vertreten, was dem Fan Freude macht..." (Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung, 10.11.94)

THE RHYTHM SHEIKS	MIGRATION OF THE GROOVE	CD: $10.00 (US) - NEW ($9.00 with *discount)	NEW BLUE CLASSICS	1994
blues, rhythm & blues, swing: Debut album for this all-original American roots band of jump-blues, rockin' Texas blues & hand-clappin', foot-stompin' rock & roll with Larry Dunn, Ken Baker, Caroline Dahl, Bowen Brown and Carl Jeppeson, & guests. Their individual credits include gigs with John Lee Hooker, Big Joe Turner, Albert Collins, Steve Cropper and the Dynatones.

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