Century of the Blues

Century of the Blues

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<"b0003ok8b42999"> About the Artist
Prof. "Louie" & The Crowmatix from Woodstock, NY have been recording and touring nationally for the past four years consistently playing premier clubs including BB Kings & The Bottom Line in NYC, The House Of Blues in LA, The Towne Crier and The Turning Point, NY and Fitzgeralds in Chicago to name a few. In 2004, they performed in Ontario, Canada at The London , Windsor and Thunder Bay Blues Festivals and in the U.S. at The Detroit International Street Fair, Gathering on the Mountain Festival, PA and the Clermont Heritage Festival in New York. They have shared stages with The Wailers, Eric Burdon, Johnnie Johnson, Luther Alison, Jimmy Vaughn, Bobby Blue Bland, Bela Fleck, James Cotton, Graham Parker and Rock'n’Roll Hall of Fame artist Garth Hudson from The Band. They have received rave reviews in many magazines and newspapers: !

The Village Voice: Prof. "Louie’s" upstate ensemble is an Americana template that jams out timeless rock, country, blues and New Orleans influenced originals. The Record Review: "… a tasty mix of rhythm & blues and rock & roll. This is a great band." Prof. "Louie" & The Crowmatix have been getting airplay on over 100 radio stations throughout the U.S. and Canada: "Over The Edge", "Jam" "Flyin High" and the latest CD "Century Of The Blues". Prof. "Louie" & The Crowmatix recorded as Rick Danko’s backing band on his critically acclaimed CD "Times Like These" and were the featured musicians on Garth Hudson’s CD "The Sea To The North". The members of Crowmatix have many recording and performing credits. Playing variations of electric and acoustic instruments, their repertoire consists of original songs and select songs by other artists with a strong mix of Rock'n'Roll, Blues, Soul, Country and Folk.

<"b0003ok8b44999"> Album Description
"The Century Of The Blues" is Professor "Louie" & The Crowmatix fourth studio CD. They have been touring non-stop for the past four years and one question that continually comes up from fans attending their live shows is "Which CD has the most blues songs on the disc?" To satisfy their dedicated fans, Prof. "Louie" & The Crowmatix decided to record a tribute style CD in the blues genre. This blues inspired CD has captured the pure feelings of this proven everlasting musical genre, writing original blues influenced songs as well interpreting some of the most wonderful songs in blues history. "The Century of the Blues" traces some of the steps taken from blues to rock’n’roll, paying homage to the great blues artists and their songs that have contributed so much throughout the years to all musicians around the world. "The Century Of The Blues" is a way of saying "thank you" to just a handful of these great artists. This CD is also dedicated to the Blues Societies, promoters and fans that continue to keep this style of Americana Music and Heritage sound alive. It was a great thrill to make this CD and finally give an answer to the fans that have come to the shows and who have extended so much friendship, loyalty and support. "The Century Of The Blues" has the most Blues songs of all the CD’s. SONGS: Century Of The Blues-Thanks Kevin Doherty for a great song initiating the concept of this CD. Some Bad News-Tom Malone's horn arrangements show how integral the horn section is in taking the blues to another place. Clouds In My Heart-dedicated to Muddy Waters & the influence of "The Band" for their multi-instrumental arrangements. One More Day-for the writers & singers of Sea Shanties & the styles of music they brought to America. Ain't No Fun To Me-to Al Green for his mixture of Gospel, Blues, R'n'B & Rock. Sirens In The Night-remembering those who came to America escaping prejudice & starting record labels. Sittin' In My House-19! 30s blues by Bessie Smith honoring women singers & writers. Out To Lunch Eyes-like the novelty tunes of the 1950s & '60s a lighter side of the blues. Shake Your Money Maker-guitarist Elmore James inspirational singing, power & excitement. Ballerina-influenced by Jimi Hendrix bridging the gap between blues & rock.

Century of the Blues, Music, Prof. Louie & the Crowmatix, Blues, Country-Rock, Pop, Rock/Pop, Roots Rock, Singer/Songwriter, United States of America

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