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The Soul of John Black
It’s been called “the freshest-sounding blues album of this new century,” “one of the year’s most ambitious and sophisticated projects,” and “one of the best listens of the year”. The Good Girl Blues, by multi-instrumentalist John “JB” Bigham, aka The Soul of John Black, is a “funky blend of blues, soul, and rock” that merges rootsy, bluesy fundamentals with modern soul, funk, and hip-hop influences.
Bigham jammed on guitar and keyboard for the pioneering rock-funk-ska band Fishbone for eight years and has toured and recorded with artists as acclaimed and diverse as Miles Davis, Eminem, and Dr. Dre’. Now he’s taking center stage with his own The Soul of John Black.
From “The Hole,” a wailing 21st century re-imagination of a 100-year-old field holler, to the old-school, uptown soul vibe of “I Got Work”, to “Slipin’ and Slidin,'” an instrumental with a mysterious backbeat highlighted by DJ Phizz Ed on turntables, Bigham’s sly, intimate vocals and unique guitar technique on acoustic, electric and slide provide the unforgettable groove.
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- More press raves for The Good Girl Blues
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Mark Lemhouse produces new album from Black Francis
Black Francis, aka Frank Black, aka Charles Kitteridge Thompson IV… whatever you call him, the Pixies alum has tapped Yellow Dog Records artist Mark Lemhouse to produce his newest effort Bluefinger. Described as having “some of the most aggressive, decadent songs Thompson has written under any of his aliases,” Bluefinger is set to release Sept ’07 on Cooking Vinyl. Recounting the experience, Mark says, “That session was a lot of fun. Everybody was really loose and just happy to work on whatever idea Charles would come up with.”
Blackolero, a French Frank Black fan e-zine, has released an in-depth interview avec Lemhouse. (Click here for the english version via the Frank Black forum)
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Yellow Dog Records artists winners in Australian Bluestar Awards
In this year’s “The bluestar Awards,” Australia’s premier blues nod, YDR artists Fiona Boyes and William Lee Ellis both were both recognized with awards.
William Lee Ellis, as part of the the ‘Industry Choice’ categories, was awarded the “Best International CD Release – Solo” for his latest, God’s Tattoos.
Fiona Boyes, an Australian native, cleaned up with three nominations and three awards! Fiona’s latest, Lucky 13, was acknowledged as “Album of the Year” and “Best Australian CD Release – Band,” while she was also given the honor of “Best Australian Vocal – Female“.
Congratulations to them both!
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