The true origins of this musical genre may never be known, but it's solidification happened in the 1960's and 70's. And unlike some musical fads that seemed to pop up and fade (ie grunge and ska), the fusion of blues and rock never did.
The first track by Wolfgang Parker is a fantastic introduction to the style and feel of this podcast. It hits on almost every aspect I look for in rock-blues. It's a little crazy, has an easy groove and makes me want to sing along. The song is called 'The Mice, The Demons, And Piggies' from the album 'Room Ninteen'.
Three Bad Jakes brings us 'Harry and Betty' from the album 'Pictures and Memories'.
Joanne Shaw Taylor is a talent to watch from England. Her age defying sound and guitar style are tremendous. Her track 'Going Home' is from her debut album 'White Sugar'.
I'm dedicating this song to several ladies I know, and the lyrics describe a little bit of each of them. Lee Rocker knows what I mean. 'Crazy When She Drinks' is from the album 'Black Cat Bone'.
The Hillbilly Hellcats are a southern-sounding mix of rock-blues. The track is called 'Tom Gray's Dream' from their album 'Rev It Up With Taz'.
T-Bone Burnett came to my attention quite by accident. The ablum was gifted to me, and it sat on my shelf for nearly a year before I listened to it. Once I did, it sat for another year before I actually added it to my ipod playlist. Its been there ever since. From the album 'Tooth Of Crime', here is the first track 'Anything I say Can And Will Be Used Against You'.
Maggie Pierce, And E.J. are an unsigned Philadelphia music act who has color-coded eight albums to thier credit. Their track 'Jaded' is off of their 'Gold' album.
The band Black Cat Bone wasn't easy to link to. The search results for the title returned no less than a dozen different bands and numerous albums and song titles that all seemed to share the moniker. Here's 'Bye Bye Baby' from the album 'What A Way To Make A Living'.
The passing of Amy Winehouse in July of 2011 certainly didn't hurt her album sales. In the U.K. her album 'Back To Black' became the country's best selling recording selling more than 3.26 million copies. The last shot today is 'Rehab'.
As always, everything you hear on the Rum And Drum Music Podcast is available through online retailers like www.iTunes.com and www.Amazon.com. Feel free to write us here at the R and D with any comments or questions you might have.
Rock on,
J \m/
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