Larry Carlton & Sapphire Blues Band Album_ The Paris Concert

Led by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh, the Downchild Blues Band is the premier blues band in Canada. Their saxophone-driven jump blues provided a major inspiration for Dan Aykroyd and the late John Belushi's Blues Brothers, who included Walsh's tunes, "Everything I Need (Almost)" and "Shotgun Blues," on their 1978 debut album, Briefcase Full of Blues. Formed in 1969 by Walsh and his brother, Richard "Hock" Walsh, the Downchild Blues Band endured continuous personnel turnover. More than 18 musicians came and went, including Gene Taylor, who went on to play with the Fabulous Thunderbirds, and Kenny Neal, who joined after leaving the employ of Buddy Guy and relocating to Toronto.

Inspired by Cream, Mountain, and Jimi Hendrix, Mike Onesko's Blindside Blues Band forges ahead with its own energy-charged take on rock 'n blues. With help from Aynsley Dunbar (Journey, Starship, Whitesnake) on drums, Mike Onesko has created one of the most exciting CDs in modern blues/rock. Mike Onesko formed the Blindside Blues Band in the early 1990’s with bassist Greg Chaisson and drummer Jeff Martin formerly of Jake E. Lee’s “Badlands”. Their mission statement was to create harder-edged blues music in the tradition of late 60’s/ early 70’s blues-rock artists such as Cream, Mountain, and Robin Trower. After recording four critically-acclaimed CD’s with some personnel changes along the way, the group fulfilled their initial contract with Blues Bureau and recorded a series of records for the Akarma and Grooveyard labels, each known for their quality releases in the psychedelic and blues-rock genres.

The Kilborn Alley Blues Band is the real deal, a rip snortin', fire breathin' gang that puts heart and soul into every note they play. Gritty, raw, and a bit sloppy in the best sense of the word, they hold nothing back and play the blues with a nasty rock edge that will appeal to youngsters as well as die-hard fans. They kick things off with "I'm Spent," a Chicago-meets-the Delta rave-up with hints of Little Walter in the wailing harmonica work of Joe Asselin. Andrew Duncanson lays back on the lead guitar to deliver a sweaty lead vocal while Asselin's honking accents up the ante. "Christmas in County" has a Memphis soul feel, the sad tale of a Christmas Eve drug bust, with stinging lead guitar work from Duncanson and wailing harp from Asselin laid down over the sinister groove of Chris Breen's bass and Ed O'Hara's drums. "Come Home Soon" has a bit of Al Green in its arrangement, a sad tale of a soldier in Iraq longing for his family. Sideman Gerry Hundt's organ provides a churchy, sanctified vibe to the proceedings, complementing Duncanson's sparse, stinging guitar and weary vocal.

Dutchman's gravel voice is the dominant presence on these original songs from four consummate blues musicians. The first thing that hits you when you listen to this band is The Dutchman’s voice. Any description would have to include the word gravel. He also plays harmonica but the next thing that will jump out at you is the lead guitar work. Locals are still perplexed as to why a blues performer putting together a blues band would turn to an international punk-rocker famous for lighting guitars on fire to work with. Matt Roman still brings the heat with his own unique style. The result is a symbiotic team that is both energetic and entertaining. The rhythm section includes former Blues Brothers Revue bassist Adam Roberts and the intuitive drum work of bluesman Pat Allen. They wrote all the material for their first CD release which includes an impressive eleven original songs.

Pay The Piper is Daddy Mack Blues Band's fifth CD and features the charismatic Daddy Mack Orr in fine form. Opening with "Showtime," he confidently introduces the band, asking the listener to "sing along" while a soulful horn section jabs and swells throughout the track. "Best In Town" continues the light mood and includes a searing harmonica solo by special guest Billy Gibson.

A collection of Rare Unreleased Tracks by Blindside Blues Band featuring Mike Onesko on Guitar and Vocals. Includes 11 tracks (65 Minutes) of killer, blues-based, heavy guitar rock riffage/mojo that lands old-school, retrofied, six string kool. Featuring excellent original songs + bad-ass cover songs by Mountain, Montrose, Black Sabbath, Cream & Bodine. Recorded through the years and documented “From The Vaults” of Grooveyard Records. Prepare to dig deep and Rock the Blues hard & heavy with B.B.B.