| Gonna Boogie Anyway, Chris and Patrick’s second album for Earwig following the BMA-nominated 2008 set Stop and Think About It, takes it to the next level for the San Diego-based duo, whose high-energy approach remains deeply rooted in traditional electric blues from Chicago to all points south. Chris’ dazzling guitar work is featured even more prominently than on its acclaimed predecessor, and for the first time on disc, the pair performs four unplugged selections, James’ vocals ringing with extraordinary force over rollicking grooves anchored by Patrick’s rock-steady bass. Original material dominates; the album’s four covers include two Bo Diddley gems. Piano legends Henry Gray and David Maxwell and veteran Chicago drummers Sam Lay and Willie Hayes are all on board too, helping Chris and Patrick cook up an encore outing that’s sure to please any traditional blues fan and win them plenty of new ones. |
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01. Money Don't Like Me 3:59
02. Dearest Darling 4:46
03. You Can't Trust Nobody 3:44
04. Life Couldn't Be Sweeter 4:14
05. H.M. Stomp 4:06
06. Headed Out West 3:26 |
07. Can't Stand To See You Go 3:48
08. Gonna Boogie Away 3:27
09. The Tables Have Turned 3:41
10. Money Don't Like Me Part 2 4:32
11. Black Spider Blues 3:29
12. Little Girl 3:56 |
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| Chris and Patrick's long-awaited debut album for Chicago's Earwig Records, permeated in rollicking postwar Blues tradition and bristling with high-energy excitement. Blending sparkling originals with carefully chosen covers of classics by Jay McShann, Elmore James, and other revered Blues greats and featuring guest appearances by legendary drummer Sam Lay and pianist David Maxwell, the hard-hitting "Stop and Think About It" is certain to be acclaimed as one of 2008's top Blues releases. |
01. You’re Gone 3:47
02. Early One Morning 4:17
03. Mister Coffee 4:51
04. Confessin’ The Blues 5:26
05. I’d Like To Write A Letter 4:50
06. Hawaiian Boogie 3:13 |
07. Stop And Think About It 4:49
08. Mona 4:41
09. Got to Move 5:25
10. Someone To Love Me 5:02
11. Relaxin’ At The Clarendon 2:58
12. My Kind Of Woman 3:57 |
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Rob Stone
Back Around Here
Earwig Music - 2010
Chris and Patrick featured on Rob's second CD for Earwig Music.
Special Guests: Aaron Moore, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Sam Lay and David Maxwell |
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Tomcat Courtney
Downsville Blues
Blue Witch - 2008
Critically acclaimed Texas Downhome Blues
recordings with Chris’ long time mentor.
Special Guest: Willie “Big Eyes” Smith |
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Sam Lay
Feelin' Good
Blue Label - 2007
More live recordings with Sam Lay at the Boardwalk Café in Nashville 1993. |
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Big Pete Pearson
I'm Here Baby
Blue Witch - 2007
Featuring the Rhythm Room All Stars
Winner People’s Choice: Best Blues Album Independent Music Awards |
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Jody Williams
You Left Me In The Dark
Evidence - 2004
Recordings featuring Chicago Blues Legends Robert Jr. Lockwood and Lonnie Brooks Nominated for two W.C. Handy Blues Awards. |
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Rob Stone & The C-Notes
Just My Luck
Earwig - 2003
First CD on Earwig Music with Legendary Chicago Bluesmen David Myers and Sam Lay. Nominated for Best Blues Album: Chicago Music Awards |
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Various Artists
Rhythm Room Blues
Hightone - 2001
Recorded live at the Rhythm Room featuring Sam Lay with the Rhythm Room All Stars |
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Billy C. Farlow
Rockabilly Blues
Magnum - 2000
Featuring Billy C. Farlow with the Sam Lay Blues Band. Recorded live at the Boardwalk Cafe |
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Rob Stone & The C-Notes
No Worries
Marquis - 1998
First recordings of the C-Notes with the Legendary Sam Lay on Drums |
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Various Artists
Slide Guitar Blues
Icehouse - 1995
Chris’ first recording as a featured vocalist
with the Sam Lay Blues Band.
Recorded live in Nashville.
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Sam Lay
Sam Lay Live
Appaloosa - 1994
Chris and Patrick’s first recordings together with Blues Legend Sam Lay’s Chicago Blues Band. Recorded live at the Boardwalk Café in Nashville. |
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Roger Belloni
The Lemon Grove Tapes
Blue Harvest - 1984
Chris James’ first recordings featuring him
on Harmonica, Piano and Guitar |
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The Blues. A Musical Journey:
Martin Scorsese Presents: The Blues
Godfathers And Sons: A Film By Mark Levin
PBS |
Speaking Of The Blues:
Speaking of the Blues: Classic Chicago Blues Combo
Featuring the C-Notes live with Sam Lay on drums
Chicago Art Channel |
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