Igor Prado Band (Brazil)
Upside Down

©Chico Blues Records 2007

”You are one of those handful of players, true to the form of West Coast blues but at the same expressing your own musical personality through it. Your guitar licks are imaginative and memorable – it is evident that you know guitar stylings of Junior Watson, Hollywood Fats or Pee Wee Crayton from A to Z but instead of copying them used them as a base for your own style. Very classy!”
Przemek Draheim / Blues Poland

Igor Prado fell in love with the guitar when he was 11 years old. Self-taught and left-handed, Igor learned to play the guitar upside down and backwards (with the thinnest string on top) and once he discovered the blues, he took on the most challenging undertaking – to study and play the blues in Brazil. Currently, he plays in the “Prado Blues Band”, which is a group dedicated to Blues / West Coast Swing / Jump Rhythm & Blues. The band has released 3 CD’s in Brazil and on the first semester of 2007, Igor will be releasing his first solo recording "Upsidedown" with special guests like R.J Mischo, Steve Guyger, Greg Wilson, Ron Dziubla (Sax player of Lynwood Slim, Kid Ramos), J.J Jackson and others. Igor has also played with several international artists that have been to Brazil such as Jamie Wood, Johnny Rover, Eddie C. Campbell, Steve Guyger, James Wheeler, Enrico Crivellaro, R.J Mischo, Rick Estrin (Little Charlie & The Nightcats), Phil Guy.

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1. Upsidedown Intro
2. Strange Things Happen
3. Hoo-Ray For Hoo-Raw
4. Dancing Senhorita
5. Bumble Bee
6. Tigerman Instrumental
7. Mary Jo
8. Whiskey, Cachaca & Wimmen'
9. Hey! Boogie
10. Lonesome Cabin
11. Give A Little
12. It Ain't No Man
13. My Blues After Hours
14. Mr King Collins Medley
15. Maceo's Groove

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”Your guitar playing is equal to that of the better US guitarists in this same genre. You clearly have a deep grasp of the various early 1950s blues traditions. You play with taste, talent, energy and good attention to tone. The band are tight, and the players are very good. I enjoyed your vocals too!”
Bruce Iglauer / Alligator Records - USA

”West Coast Blues is alive and well and living in Brazil! Doubters need only spin Igor Prado Band!”
Blues Revue Magazine - USA

”Man you are a swinging maniac!!!”
Junior Watson / West Coast Guitar Monster - USA

”You really sound great!! Your band sounds really good and your vocals sound really strong!”
Rick Estrin / singer and harp player - USA

Micke & Lefty (FINLAND)
Big Bag
6418594310926
©Micke & Lefty 2004

Micke Björklöf / lead and backing vocals, drums and percussion, harmonica, dobro
Lefty Leppänen / lead and backing vocals, slide, acoustic and electric guitars, tenor banjo, mandolin, ukulele
Chef kivimäki / acoustic and upright bass, backing vocals
Mika Virkkala / fiddle
Kimmo Ahola / Grand piano sound

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1. It´s allright tonight
2. I can´t be satisfied
3. Dollar blues
4. Broken window state of mind
5. Mississippi
6. Another mean red spider
7. Love´s made a fool of you
8. If I had possession over judgment day
9. Do the right thing
10. Got you on my mind
11. Coffee, bacon and eggs
12. Hawaii in space

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Lightnin' Jim Pates (UK)
Blues By The Inch, Blues By The Mile
©Jim Pates 2006

Jim Pates - Guitar & Vocals,
J Austen - Harp & Bongos
Jeff Boxall - Keyboard & Bass

Lightnin’ Jim Pates is a Guitarist and Singer/Song writer with over 35 years experience, during which time he has become an accomplished exponent of virtually all styles of playing. Whilst in the halcyon days of the late ‘60’s and early ‘70’s, Rock Music was the order of the day, Jim also touched on Classical, Country and Western, Jazz/Rag Time and a wide variety of popular music before ‘Coming Home’ to the Blues over the last few years.

Why Lightnin’ – well, why not? Many of the old Blues legend’s went under such names as Lightnin’ Hopkins, Howling Wolf, and Muddy Waters etc. etc. Almost no one is known simply by his or her given names!

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1. Red Blues
2. Half Empty Blues
3. If God Is In His Heaven
4. Crossroad Blues
5. Blues By The Inch -Blues By The Mile
6. Out In The Cold
7. Trouble In Mind
8. In Spite Of It All
9. Why I Got The Blues
10. Cajun Queen
11. Don't Count Your Chickens
12. The Blues and Other Shades Of Sadness
13. I'll Be True To You
14. Can't Be Satisfied
15. Captain Spaldings' Rag

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José Luis Pardo and The Mojo Workers (ARGENTINA)
That´s Right!
GH117
©Jose Louis Pardo 2007

Jose Luis Pardo / guitars/ vocals
Mariano Llopis /stand up bass
Mariano Costa/ drums
Maxi Romanelli /hammond, piano
Nicolás Raffetta / hammond organ
Gonzalo Martino / drums
Adriano Torregiani / tenor sax
Francesco / trombone
Emiliano Poblete / trumpet
Gonzalo Araya / harmónica
Tomas Gumucio /guitar

Ok. Everybody knows by now, that Jose Pardo is an incredible and virtuso guitar player. A lot of us have had the chance to see his performance in the best blues festivals and yes, we´ve all been amazed and excited about his talent and understanding of the language of the blues.
As a matter of fact, when you talk about such an accurate and precise guitar player, you think all of his cds are going to be a tehcnique and speed show off.
However, That´s Right! is nothing but a fine blues and swing record.
The guitar is still present and leading the whole thing, but Pardo´s vocals are taking a big part in this . So is melody, taste and the band.
The cds includes Pardo´s originals songs , both in English and Spanish, and versions of all time classics .
You can find Chicago Blues, like Me estás llamando, Texas Blues ala Srv like Stopping me cold, west coast Blues in Mi mujer se enojó, Ronnie Earls style in Vamonos a Chicago, and even a surprising funky version of Django Reinhardt´s Minor Swing.
It´s been a long time since a blues record was as enjoyable as Pardo´s That´s Right!

During 2007, argentine guitar blues Singer and guitarist, José Luis Pardo, has performed in the most important blues festivals of three continents, earning a well deserved reputation as one of the most important and attractive blues acts in the international blues circuit.
In April 2007, he played the Jacksonville Blues Fest in USA where he was specially asked to sit in with the legendary Muddy Waters Band to close the Festival. He was the only non-american act of the festival.
In July 2007, he was the great revelation of Blues Cazorla, Spanish most important fest, and one of Europe´s finest.
In January 2008, he was the leader of the Southamerican Band, in the Festival de Blues de Santiago de Chile, the most important blues festival of South America, organized by the Blues Foundation itself. Pardo was the only guitar player of all South America in this Festival.

The talented 26 year old musician, has already toured Memphis, Chicago, New York, Florida, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Spain, Portugal, France etc.
He has two cds and one Dvd pusblished and he is the only guitar player from South America endorsed by legendary guitar company, GIBSON.

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1. That´s Right
2. Cansado
3. Is you is or is you ain´t
4. Stopping me cold
5. Ain´t no love
6. Mi mujer se enojó
7. Minor Swing
8. Me estas llamando
9. I´m just your fool
10. Kidney Stew
11. They´re red hot
12. Jump Jive and Wail
13. Running out of time
14. Poco a poco
15. Caldonia
16. Vamonos a Chicago.
17. Bonus Track ( That´s Right making of video clip)

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"The first time I saw José he knocked me off my feet. It´s really amazing to see a young kid play like the pro he really is..” Michael Burks.USA

“ …He´s a monster. It´s great for me to hear him play. He is one of the few that can really play and understand the blues…” Little Charlie Baty. USA.

“… a real killer instinct when he recreates, with ferocious ease, classics of Robert Johnson, BB and Albert King, or even Chuck Berry, who is emulated by Pardo in the use of his Gibson. The argentine slinger dominates his guitar in an appalling way, with astonishing, versatile and furious skills.” Arantza Amezola ( 2007-09-28) Gara Newspaper ( Spain)

“…to add more, besize his unique control of the guitar, Pardo showed off, as if he had been raised in the Mississippi Delta, an absolute familiarility with the songs of his set list, and a deep emotional connection with one universal language, the Blues, emerged 9000 kms north of his looted home ” Livin Blues Magazine (2006) USA

“…It seems that Jose can handle all subgenres of the blues with first class material,.. Jose Pardo and the Mojo Workers is a versatile blues band, they know how the blues should sound: sincerely and honest!...” Bobtje Blues Pages. Belgium

“... JL makes miracles with his guitar; a constant present to the listener” Phillip Le Guennec . France.

“…Serious Blues, the good one, if I may say, because that is what this boy of the southern half of the world, that without being neither black nor American ,generates when he attacks the six strings. It also makes you think that an Argentine like Jose Pardo can be a true Bluesman. Let’s be honest, pain and suffering do not lack there…. When Jose Pardo plays the Blues, he does it lovingly…” Claudio Gabis. Argentina
“…the energy of Michael Bloomfield, a great feel, and a total of at least 20 fingers..” Corky Siegel ( USA)

José Luis Pardo (ARGENTINA)
As The Years Go Passing By
CPM000
©Jose Louis Pardo 2007

This CD was recorded and first published in 2004. During 2007 it was re-mixed, mastered and released thanks to Chas Park Music, Argentina.

During 2007, argentine guitar blues Singer and guitarist, José Luis Pardo, has performed in the most important blues festivals of three continents, earning a well deserved reputation as one of the most important and attractive blues acts in the international blues circuit.
In April 2007, he played the Jacksonville Blues Fest in USA where he was specially asked to sit in with the legendary Muddy Waters Band to close the Festival. He was the only non-american act of the festival.
In July 2007, he was the great revelation of Blues Cazorla, Spanish most important fest, and one of Europe´s finest.
In January 2008, he was the leader of the Southamerican Band, in the Festival de Blues de Santiago de Chile, the most important blues festival of South America, organized by the Blues Foundation itself. Pardo was the only guitar player of all South America in this Festival.

The talented 26 year old musician, has already toured Memphis, Chicago, New York, Florida, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Spain, Portugal, France etc. He has two cds and one Dvd pusblished and he is the only guitar player from South America endorsed by legendary guitar company, GIBSON.

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1. Dame Tu Amor
2. My Eyes Keep Me In Trouble
3. Phone Booth
4. Crosseyed Cat
5. Like A Rolling Stone
6. Hey Joe
7. If You Love Me Like You Say
8. I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
9. Mary Had A Little Lamb
10. Blues Para Mi Guitarra
11. Shake For Me
12. Amazing Grace
13. Rock Me Baby

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"The first time I saw José he knocked me off my feet. It´s really amazing to see a young kid play like the pro he really is..” Michael Burks.USA

“ …He´s a monster. It´s great for me to hear him play. He is one of the few that can really play and understand the blues…” Little Charlie Baty. USA.

“…to add more, besize his unique control of the guitar, Pardo showed off, as if he had been raised in the Mississippi Delta, an absolute familiarility with the songs of his set list, and a deep emotional connection with one universal language, the Blues, emerged 9000 kms north of his looted home ” Livin Blues Magazine (2006) USA

The Nightporters (UK)
Rollercoaster
IGOXCD523
©Indigo Records 1999

Ian Roberts - Voc,Gtr. & Harp, Martin Vowles; Gtr.& Backing Voc; Chris Robbins-Davey - Dbl. Bass; Kevin Crowe - Drums & Backing Voc.

Formed in 1993 The Nightporters were one of the hottest blues bands working in the European circuit ......With a unique repertoire of 1950's style R'nB', sharp suits, valve-rattling guitars and a great sense of showmanship, made this top West-Country outfit one of the hardest acts to follow.

"The Nighporters are outstanding entertainment. If you want a rave up, the Nightporters are the band to supply up." - Blueprint

"The Nightporters have become a phenominally polished outfit who are pushing out the boundaries of Rockabilly, Blues and Boogie with nods to long forgotten artists who might well wish that they had the wits to record the material the way the Nightporters have welded it." - David Treharne, Gemini Radio.

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1. Just Keep Lovin Her
2. Stay Out All Night Long
3. Slowdown
4. That's What You Do To Me
5. I Want You
6. Until My Baby Left Me
7. Switchback
8. Everybody's In The Mood
9. Baby Please
10. I'm Going To Change My Whole Direction
11. Wang Dang Doodle
12. Cathedral Blues
13. Catfish

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The Nightporters (UK)
Feelin' Good
IGOXCD542
©Indigo Records 2001

Ian Roberts - Voc,Gtr. & Harp, Martin Vowles; Gtr.& Backing Voc; Chris Robbins-Davey - Dbl. Bass; Kevin Crowe - Drums & Backing Voc.

The classic debut album, re-released and re-packaged by Indigo Records in 2001.

Formed in 1993 The Nightporters were one of the hottest blues bands working in the European circuit ......With a unique repertoire of 1950's style R'nB', sharp suits, valve-rattling guitars and a great sense of showmanship, made this top West-Country outfit one of the hardest acts to follow.

"The Nighporters are outstanding entertainment. If you want a rave up, the Nightporters are the band to supply up." - Blueprint

"The Nightporters have become a phenomenally polished outfit who are pushing out the boundaries of Rockabilly, Blues and Boogie with nods to long forgotten artists who might well wish that they had the wits to record the material the way the Nightporters have welded it." - David Treharne, Gemini Radio.

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1. Mellow Down Easy
2. Let 'Er Roll
3. Feelin' Good
4. Hip Shake
5. Blue and Lonesome
6. Rollin' and Tumblin'
7. Certainly All
8. Love in Vain

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Prado Blues Band (Brazil)
Blues & Swing

©Chico Blues Records 2005

Igor Prado fell in love with the guitar when he was 11 years old. Self-taught and left-handed, Igor learned to play the guitar upside down and backwards (with the thinnest string on top) and once he discovered the blues, he took on the most challenging undertaking – to study and play the blues in Brazil. Currently, he plays in the “Prado Blues Band”, which is a group dedicated to Blues / West Coast Swing / Jump Rhythm & Blues. The band has released 3 CD’s in Brazil and on the first semester of 2007, Igor will be releasing his first solo recording "Upsidedown" with special guests like R.J Mischo, Steve Guyger, Greg Wilson, Ron Dziubla (Sax player of Lynwood Slim, Kid Ramos), J.J Jackson and others. Igor has also played with several international artists that have been to Brazil such as Jamie Wood, Johnny Rover, Eddie C. Campbell, Steve Guyger, James Wheeler, Enrico Crivellaro, R.J Mischo, Rick Estrin (Little Charlie & The Nightcats), Phil Guy.

This album features fantastic guitar playing from Enrico Crivellaro! Buy it!!!!!

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1. At The Party!
2. Bye Bye Baby
3. Vicky (Mc Griff)
4. PB Boogie
5. Honeysuckle Rose
6. Those Lonely Nights
7. Little Boy
8. Everynight and Everyday
9. I've Had My Fun
10. Blues For Mother Alice
11. Goodbye Goodbye Blues
12. They Call Me Little Devil
13. Jamming with Crivellaro

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”Your guitar playing is equal to that of the better US guitarists in this same genre. You clearly have a deep grasp of the various early 1950s blues traditions. You play with taste, talent, energy and good attention to tone. The band are tight, and the players are very good. I enjoyed your vocals too!”
Bruce Iglauer / Alligator Records - USA

”West Coast Blues is alive and well and living in Brazil! Doubters need only spin Igor Prado Band!”
Blues Revue Magazine - USA

”Man you are a swinging maniac!!!”
Junior Watson / West Coast Guitar Monster - USA

”You really sound great!! Your band sounds really good and your vocals sound really strong!”
Rick Estrin / singer and harp player - USA

Ana Popovic (YU/NL/USA)
Hush!
RUF 1063
©Ruf Records GmbH 2001

The CD Hush was Ana’s first solo project and a Ruf record product. This amazing CD was recorded in Memphis (USA) & Utrecht (NL). And produced by Jim Gaines. As has a special guest nobody less than Bernard Allison.

'HUSH!' was nominated for the best album of the year in the USA and in France!

"...Ana popovic proved she's prepared to mess with a few male egos "
Vincent Abate , "Blues Revue" USA

" ...It's her voice, with it's fragile vulnerability slowly building into barber grandeur, that grabs you first. Her substantial guitar prowess is running parallel, embodying edgy blues-rock. "
Art Tipaldi, " Blues Revue" USA

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1. Love Fever
2. Mended
3. Hometown
4. I Won't Let You Down
5. The Hustle Is On
6. Downtown
7. How Lonely Can A Woman Get
8. Walk Away
9. Girl Of Many Words
10. Minute 'Till Dawn
11. Bring Your Fine Self Home
12. How The Mighty Have Fallen

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The Midnight Flyers (USA)
Out Of The Blues

©Mighty Flyers 2007

John Freel - bass/vocals/backing vocals
Mark Tuttle - guitar/vocals/backing vocals
Chas Benedict - drums/backing vocals

The Midnight Flyers have defined west coast rockin' blues genre with their latest CD. The album takes you on a stylistic journey into, around, and "Out of the Blues"

The Midnight Flyers have a style heavily rooted in the blues, ranging from slow to up tempo and rockin’. Their sound hints at George Thorogood, ZZ Top, and Robben Ford. Gritty vocals, attacking guitar riffs, and a solid, rhythmic groove give this three-piece the ability to please any audience.

The members of The Midnight Flyers have come together from a variety of other local bands to create a solid bond with a tight, well crafted sound. Their latest CD, titled “Out of the Blues” has been getting favorable reviews from local radio DJs. Each track has been extensively road-tested, slowly evolving to the recorded versions found here. Their tight background vocals add a pleasing foundation to the mix.

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1. Highway 99
2. Bartender
3. I Play the Blues
4. Down Low
5. Too Much Beer
6. Money's Gone
7. Steppin' Stone
8. No Destination
9. Hardtime Blues
10. Vertigo
11. Dump That Chump

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Night Train (USA)
Blowin' Smoke

©Night Train 2001

John Freel - bass/vocals
Mark Tuttle - guitar/vocals
Alan Hall - guitar/vocals
Greg Merino - drums

Good time blues with a dash of rockabilly, and a country tune tossed in for flavour.

Night Train came together through four different musical backgrounds, but all seeking the blues. The result was a pleasing mix of blues, rockabilly, and a dash of country thrown in for style and flavor. After some touring, they took a few months off to work on some original material. The result was "Blowin' Smoke", a
fine collection of tunes that have stood the test of time.

Night Train was born in a large workshop where they honed their sound into an ecclectic set of styles ranging from blues to rockabilly to funk and yes, even country. After taking their show on the road for a couple years where they worked out their first few original tunes they decided to take it to the studio. After months
of rehearsing what would eventually become their first CD, "Blowin' Smoke", they were ready to lay down tracks. The blues/rockabilly style is evident on "Boys Toys", "Legs for Days", and "Good Thing Goin'". "Time Ain't On My Side" shows the band's country side. There's a hint of good old time rock with a surf-style rhythm on "You Don't Listen", a song that was often requested at live shows.

"Blowin' Smoke", the title track, was inspired by the usual guy at the bar who knows a little bit of everything and is only really happy when he can share it all with everyone around whether they want to hear it or not!

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1. Boys Toys
2. You Don't Listen
3. Dreamin'
4. Good Thing Goin'
5. Legs For Days
6. Blowin' Smoke
7. Hard Time Blues
8. Time Ain't On My Side

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