" Johnny Guitar" Blommer - Gtr/Voc; Alex " The Rev" Vegas - Ten. Sax/ Lead Voc; Glenn Velardi - Drums/ Voc; Jeff Masterson - Bass/ Voc; Mike Blommer Snr. - Trumpet/Voc/ Flugelhorn.

***Winners of the 1997Arizona Blues Showdown***

What they say: " Runner up - Best Blues Band 1997" - Tucson weekly reader Poll

" With the kind of sound these guys have - steamin' horns, a rockin' rhythm section and wailin' lead guitar, The Bad News Blues Band is indeed BAAAAAD..."Elwood Blues - House of Blues Radio Hour

11 tracks: Jump, Jive & Wail; Mm, Mm, Mm, Mm; Hold It Right There; Cross Eyed Cat; I Need An angel; If I Don't Jump; No Sweat; I Feel So Bad; I stand Accused; Letter From St. Lois; Rocket 88.

Big Dave Steele - Voc & Gtrs; Dave Morris - Harp; Jim Rasmussen - Bass; Piet Struyk - Drums; Ben Wilson - Piano, Hammond B3.

What they say: " This CD captures all the energy and intensity of the Ultrasonics bar packing shows: Big dave Steele's soulful, smoky vocals, outstanding solos from all 3 front men, constant drive & swing from the rhythm section and an audience screaming for more. Hear for yourself what the excitement is all about." - The Blues Review

" Sly guitar work, searing harmonica...an approach that's alternately cool, kicking and cunning." - Washington Post

8 tracks: Born Under a Bad Sign; Too Many Drivers; Standin' On shakey Ground; Hoochie Coochie Man; Chicago Chucks Chops; Goin Down; Black Cat Bone; What A Woman.

Andy (Maddog) Miller - Bass; Carl (Big Guns) Gustafson - Voc; (Chicago) Chuck Gullens - Drums; Jason (12 Fingers) Coomes - Guitar.

What they say: " I've heard most everyone over the years and that Blinddog Smokin' guitarist Jason Coomes doesn't have to take a back seat to anybody." - Sonny Payne, King Biscuit Radio Show

" Blinddog's style is distinct, with a sense of humour, flashes of drama and lyrics that elicit a response from the listener...they're the next step in the evolving progression of American Blues." - Branding Iron, Univ. of Wyoming

" They may remind you of a bluesy James Brown or even a funky Howlin' Wolf...Private Eye Weekly,Salt Lake City

" Smokin' indeed, because this is hot stuff!" - Nightflying, Little Rock

" The band know their blues history...they've lived it and it comes out in their music." - - Tribune/eagle, Cheyenne

" These guys aren't afraid to have fun with the blues and considering the outrageous voice of the lead singer, it's a good thing. They play for real though and have plenty of fine songs." - Blues Access Mag.

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12 tracks: Run Here Pretty Baby; Throw The Bottles; Don't Be Evil; Fed Up Workers Blues; Talk Is Cheap; On The Road; It Must Be Jelly; Girl #13; I Got Nothing; Cookin' Time; The Girl For Me;I Can't Quit You.

Jose Mena - Drums; Fernando Torres - Bass; Albert Miras - Keys; Jose Morueta - Voc; Mingo Balaguer - Harp; Quique Bonal - Lead Gtr

What they Say:." With barely one year of fury under it's belt, The Blues Machine is currently recognized by critics and fans as the best blues band in Spain. Their first album includes 8 original songs and 4 cover versions, including numbers by William Clarke, Paul Delay and Paul Lamb. The Blues Machine are currently consolidating their debut, playing regularly and jamming with the big names of the R & B scene.

They are the best example that blues is alive and well in Spain. They have recently played with B.B. King and Carey Bell."

" Mingo is one of the best harp players I've ever met." - Charlie Musslewhite

9 tracks: My Man; Don't Know What You Got; Blues Box; Perfect Match; Since I Fell; Momma Said; Honey, I Got The Blues; Work To Do; New Pair O' Shoes.

Camille - Lead & Back Voc; Joseph Simon - Hammond Organ/ Piano & Clavinet; David Black - Gtr; Nick Sharpe - Bass; Johnny Haro - Drums.

What they say: " When you think blues, you think old men with dusty wrinkles singing the woes of their lives. Chances are you don't think of a soulful young woman singing of love and playing bass. Camilles Blues Box plays funky songs that get you out of that blue funk instead of contributing to it...Camille crafts tunes to lift you out of your blue funk and dance your troubles away. She turns her blues into an uplifting musical message." - Campus Circle Mag. USA

14 Tracks: What You Blue About; Sleep Late; Rockin' The Blues; Take Me Home; She's Got A Hold On Me; Tore Me Apart; Love Affair; Nothin' Like A Good Guitar; Shake That Thang; Empathize; Got That Feeling; ABC's; Walk To Keep From Cryin'; Wicker Benz.

What they say: " As he says in the song there is 'Nothin' Like A Good Guitar' and midwesterner ( Ft. Dodge, Iowa) bluesman Erick Hovey takes those immortal words to heart...and this homegrown disc grows on you like the corn in his home state."

* Blues Access Mag. Catfish Choice.

10 tracks: Hilholme; Don't This Road Look Rough & Rocky; Calvin Cole; Some Old Day; Don't Cry Blue; The Stone Boys; Last Time; Hard Hearted; I Wonder How The Old Folks Are at Home; Name On A Stone.

Phil Estes- Gtr. & Voc; Plus his sons: Allen - Gtr; David - Fiddle & Banjo; Bruce - Mandolin and Raleigh - Gtr. Also wife Joyce - Bass and honorary Estes Matt Levenworth - Fiddle.

What they say: " Bluegrass that's all in the family. This CD features 19 songs. Each one is distinguished by spirited instrumentals, especially on the fiddle. The lyrics are filled with fun imagery and don't oppress the listener with strained attempts at poignancy." - Monadknock Ledger USA

21 Tracks: Roll Baby Roll; Big Time Baby; Come On Daddy; Seventeen; atomic Man; Cats Meow; Wide Fat Mama; Bloodshot Eyes; Savoy Swing; Hey Sexy Baby; House Of Blue Lights; Flattop Stomp; Hot Biscuits & Gravy; Black Diamond; Danced Last Night; Axle Grease; Don't Know Where She Went; Girl From 'O'; Jump This Joint; Crazy Woman; Joe Meete Pee-Wee.

Tom Hall - Harp & Voc; Linda Giandominico - Piano & Voc; Dave Kadison - Ten. Sax; Lee Burkhart - Bass; Bruce King - Drums; Pete Keuer - Trombone; Ed Perez - Trombone; Ed Perez - Gtr.

What they say: " This 7 piece jump blues band, fronted by Flattop Tom hall singing and playing the blues harp, are the quintessential dance band. Their stage show is noted for Hall's acrobatic jitterbug dance routines performed while his sidemen take their solos." - Los Angeles Times

A collection of 26 Old-Time Contra Dance Tunes with historical notes and dance instructions. A Piano and Fiddle presentation recorded at the Chelsea, Vermont Grange Hall.

A 23 song collection of familiar traditional folk tunes. The twin fiddle band captures a bygone era when music and dancing brightened lives and drew friends and neighbors together.

What they say: " If you use your imagination you can hear the clatter of dancing feet and party whoop-ti-do in the background of Smile Awhile...( Luce's) spirited playing inhabits traditional songs with the grace and authenticity of a living legend." - Vox

" Hailed as a cultural treasure by the state of Vermont, 76 year old Luce is a vital link to a vanishing era when live music was as close as your neighbor's kitchen."

The Herald Of Randolph

" Clear out the furniture, his fiddle seems to say, it's time to dance."

Helge - Harp; with his band The Deep Blue Divers.

What they say: I've known 'Harmonica' Helge Tallqvist for a very long time and seen him develop into a very good harmonica player. The band on this disc is great and I really enjoy the music on it. They play with a lot of feeling." - William Clarke

" His harmonica playing is more than strong to say the least. His tone and ability to play real traditional Blues Harmonica are among the finest in or out of the U.S. The band accompaniment on this disc is also top notch for my money." - Rod Piazza

" Thanks for your very fine CD. You certainly are an impressive harp man with a lot of stylistic range and very good power and tone, I see why Bill Clarke likes you so much...your approach is a lot like his. I was impressed with the generally good sound and the strong, swinging approach of the band. All around the playing was very good, strong guitar, nice piano, good dynamics ( a rarity ). I think you should be very proud of this CD and thanks for sharing it with me." - Bruce Iglauer Alligator Records

" Hitsville Hop kuuluu valttamatta jokaiseen blueskotiin."

- Pertti Nurmi Finnish Blues Society

11 tracks: All she wrote; I'm gonna miss it; Prozac; Opening Up To You; Never knew what hit him; Can I touch you there; Cold Wind; I fall in love; leave me alone; Slow but sure; another Joe on the street.

Joe Cunningham - Gtrs & Voc; Stacey Starkweather - Bass; Barry Blinn - Drums On Tr. 2&5; Jeff Salisbury - Drums all other tracks; Bob Sparadeo - Percuss; Cat Carr/Jim green Back Voc. Plus guests.

11 tracks: The Truth About The Blues; Peaceful Place; Don't Mess With Me; Heartbroke Cowgirls; I Can't Go Home; Mr. Never Satisfied; Demon; Not To Us; Can't Make It Without You; Here Come Trouble; Lipstick Sign.

Lois Brownsey - Bass, Voc; Kent Hackman - Gtrs; George Recile - Percussion; Phil Markowitz - Hammond B-3, Piano, Wurlitzer

What they say: " Brownsey is a compelling songwriter whose songs speak loud and clear about feminine issues...and injustice in society. There's plenty of sharp sociological insight on this CD to learn from and enjoy - for men as well as women." -Down Beat Mag.

" One of those very rare performers who combines the energy and spirit of great blues with...intelligent, insightful and sometimes provocative lyrics." - George Graham National Public Radio.

13 tracks: Till Death Us Do Part; 13 Weeks; $50 Fine; I'll tell On You; Liquor & Drugs; We Have Come For Your Daughters; Ya Bring Out The Man; Look But Don't Touch; Bend Some Steel; Little Hot Plate; K.C. Brick Pit; Lynwood Slim; Kingdom For A Horse.

Mark DuFresne - Voc & Harp; Jack Lavin - Bass & Back Voc; Dave Vidal - Gtr & Back Voc; Mike Kalanj - Piano/organ/Back Voc; Gerry Adolphe - Drums.

What they say: This is a masterpiece of original songwriting and lyrical harmonica playing. His nearly 4 octave vocal range is a real powerhouse that has brought standing ovations and left audiences begging for more. A multiple winner of the Washington Blues Society's ' Best Male Vocalist' & ' Best Harmonica Player'

" Mark DuFresne was a real surprise. He is an outstanding vocalist and harmonica player." - Phil Givant, Producer, Sacramento Blues Festival

" Great songs, excellent music... This band is FUN!!! - Marlee Walker Radio Blues

" I have found him to have an infectious sound and presence." - Bluecor

15 tracks: Ghostriders In The Sky; Baby Please Don't Go; St James Inf; Nickel Is A Nickel Blues; Spanish Thang; Hey oe; Lucky Dog Blues; I Know You rider; Wild Turkey Woods; Bogie Woogie; Talkin' train; My Baby Left Me Here; Irrational National; Cigarettes & Sillhouettes; Once Loved A Woman.

Mike plays National Steel & Dobro Guitars Plus Vocals.

Excerpts from sleeve notes: In the 70's mike founded The Lost World Steel Band, which gained national and international recognition for their flawless instrumental virtuosity....He has become a true master of the resonator guitar...He is at once at home playing a haunting bottleneck slide piece, a bouncy ragtime guitar tune or an up tempo bluegrass tune. This, his debut solo album, features a panorama of styles and shows that he has kept his sense of integrity throughout the years with his deep interest in acoustic blues, bluegrass and country stylings.

11 Tracks: Inside These Walls; Shake The Nation; Cardiac Party; Ever Since The Day; You Can Stay But That Noise Gotta Go; Mr Shoes; Haunted By Love; Body & Fender Man; Only One Life; Caught Makin' Love; Watcha Gonna Do.

Chris Cernik - Keys; Joe 'Box' Dragone - Saxes; Ken Drumm - Bari. Sax; Denny Dwyer - Lead Voc/ Lead Rhythm Gtrs/ Backing Vocs; Tony Gambaro - Trumpet/ Flugelhorn; Greg Piekarz - Bass; Joe Rocco - Drums; Rick Rourke - Lead Voc/ Harp/ Saxes/ Rhythm Gtr/ Back Voc.

Funky, groovy, soulful, uptempo, classic slow blues, are all words to describe the various tracks on this classy dance tuned CD.

Harry Nino - Gtrs & Voc; Mike Booth - Bass; Reggie Britton - Drums & Voc.

10 Tracks: (5 classic/5 new) The Work Song; Good Morning Miss Brown; Stormy Monday; Drop Down Mama; You're Never Gonna Understand; Past & Present; I-72 Bound; Asleep In A Doorway; ' 63 blues.

What they say: " Although, only 200 miles away from the windy city, Springfield, Illinois Capitol City, does not come to mind as a major blues centre, but judging from this CD, there must be some talent around...The project was recorded live in the studio, with a minimum of overdubs and other studio tricks and effects... the result is a CD of stunning audiophile sound quality." - Blues Gazette Mag. USA

17 tracks: Viola Lee Blues; Rollin' Mill stomp; You're Gonna Quit Me; Rally Round The Flag; Stackolee; Sadie Green; Minor Evacuation; Fixin' To Die; Step It up And Go; Goodnite Irene; Sweet Jivin' Mama; Cigarette Blues; Nine Pound Hammer; Paradise Island Swing; You May Leave But This Will Bring You Back; Poor Boy; Cocaine Blues.

15 tracks: Diddy Wah Diddy; Please Mr Engineer; Lazy Bones; Keep On truckin; Careless Love; Jitterbug Rag; Deep river Blues; How Long, How Long; Old Coote From Tennessee; Can't Get Satisfied; Penitentiary Blues; Freight Train; Restless Blues; Kind Hearted Woman; Last Train To Baton Rouge.

Ashley Dow: Lead & Back Voc/ Wood & Metal Body Dobro Gtrs/ Hawaiian Sq. Neck Resophonic Gtr/ Elect. Lap Steel Gtr/ Ac Gtrs/ Ac Bass/ 5 & 6 String Banjos/ Mandolin/ Banjolin/ Barit. Ukelele/ Jug Bass/ Kazoo; Deborah Dow - Back Voc/ Harps/ Washboard/ African Drums/ Tambourine/ Spoons/ Cymbal.

What they say: " A British couple who live in Brittany, France. Loads of great reviews and pics of them with people like Honeyboy Edwards and Homesick James, but, I'm afraid until I get them translated , you will have to take my word for it - these guys are great" - Steve

12 tracks; Insanity; Pretty Feet; I Need Your Love; I'm Cryin'; Snatchin' It Back; She Upsets Me; It Just Won't Go away; Flim Flam Man; It's Terminal; Check Yourself; She's A Smooth Operator; Starin' Out The Window.

Red Archibald - Harp/ Voc; Eddie Valentine - gtrs; John Dunstan - Bass/ Back Voc; Brian Berson - Drums; Jim Peterson - Saxes. Plus Special guests incl. Ronnie Earl

What they say: " This assemblage is one of the best R&B shows to hit the Bay Area scene. Their sensational sound is made up of high energy R&B, heartfelt blues and swingin' jump tunes drawn from many geographical roots. Led by harmonica virtuoso and singer Red Archibald." - San Francisco Bay Guardian

" This busy San Francisco band led by harmonica ace Red Archibald ( also known as Marin Red ) can be heard serving up some red hot R&B, blues and west coast jump." - - Express - Billboard

" Red is a dynamic harmonica player and a high energy singer. The band are tight and work well together but the driving sounds come from the sax player and Red himself." - - Sound Check Mag USA

" One of the best bands I've ever had on this show...great energy, great songs, a lot of fun." James Gabbert , Late Night With... KOFY TV Show.

15 tracks - Evil; Phonograph Blues; Mellow Down Easy; Candy Man; So Many Roads; Driving Wheel; Remember Me; Mighty Crazy; Long Distance Call; I've Had My Fun; Tore Down; Come On In My Kitchen; Outside Woman Blues; I Can't Keep From Crying; Hoodoo Blues.

Son Lewis - Voc/ Acoustic/ Slide & Elect. Gtrs; John Pittas - Keys; Tony carbonera - Drums; Jerry Fierro - Harp; James Cioffi - Bass; Ron petronzi - Gtr + guests.

What they say: " Lewis is a polished guitarist who's able to summon up the appropriate feel for each song...the arrangements - while traditional - are never merely copies." - Living Blues

" A trip through blues memory lane with this New Jersey musician. Son's guitar playing shines in a variety of acoustic and electric styles." - Blues Access

" A wonderful album...his guitar playing is stunning...The finest rhythm section in the Tri-State area." _ The Skyland Blues Society & WNTI- FM.

" A mini history of the blues...the playing on this session is almost consistently very good to excellent!" The Blues Audience Mag.

" A solid album...credible AUTHENTICITY..catch it!!!" - Blue Suede News

10 tracks ( 9 original ) Chuck De Snyder - Gtr & Voc; Tim Gartland - Harp & Voc; Ted Armstrong - Keys; Randy Laak - Drums; Dirk Van Gulden - Bass.

What they say: " The Boston Blues scene has a number of world class talents...This band may be the most impressive in town. Their sound is familiar and reassuring, firmly rooted in Chicago blues, but it has a striking freshness due to the musicians' sensitivity to texture, shading and how the instruments blend together. They play honest, rock-laced blues that never skimp on personality." - Bluesville Mag. USA