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LLOYD JONES
"Have Mercy Live"
(Burnside 0012)
A fixture on the Portland scene for over 20 years, he has won every Northwest blues award including best guitarist, vocalist, R&B act, contemporary blues band, best traditional blues artist and best blues recording! Through Jones is best known for his song writing, this live recording from the Sierra Nevada Brew Pub in Chico, California digs back to the traditional blues, with Lloyd giving respect to his early influences. Guest appearance by Terry Hanck, long time sax player with Elvin Bishop. "You know who's really good? This guy named Lloyd Jones out of Portland!" --Robert Cray. (Robert was right, Lloyd Jones is now signed with Blind Pig Records!)
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TERRY ROBB
"Stop This World"
(Burnside 0025)
Terry Robb has been a major fixture on the Northwest Blues scene for many years. On "Stop This World", Terry's second Burnside release, he's joined by his long-time cohort, Curtis Salgado (Robert Cray Band, Roomful of Blues), as well as premier blues guitarist Eddy Clearwater & gifted vocalist Maria Muldaur. "Robb knows how to leave space, giving a song room to breathe and live, and how to animate an arrangement with the galvanic tickle of sly, understated guitar wizardry. He's managed to take inspiration from great acoustic blues players and update it with his flawless technique, while never losing the soul and propulsion of the blues".
-John Foyston, The Oregonian, Portland OR

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SHEILA WILCOXSON
"Backwater Blues"
(Burnside 0027)
*guest appearances by Terry Robb (also as producer) & Curtis Salgado.
Sheila Wilcoxson is one of Portland's undiscovered treasures. With her blend of Delta blues vocals & colorful descriptions of stories from the heart, Sheila brings you a powerful and enticing vein of Northwestern blues. Powerful covers of Hoyt Axton's "Sweet Misery" & acapella versions of Leadbelly's "Looky Looky Yonder/ BlackBetty" . Throughout the album, the music is amazing, but what brings it all home is Sheila's penetrating vocals. "Blessed with a stunning four-octave range, she blends sweetness with the soulful feel of classic blues divas. On this acoustic album she nimbly moves from deep-voiced gospel to sexy torch songs." - Art Levine, U.S. News & World Report

BILL RHOADES & ALAN HAGER
"Runnin' & Ramblin'"
(Burnside 0030)
Produced by label mate Terry Robb, "Runnin' & Ramblin'' is authentic traditional acoustic blues rendered by musicians who resonate the very essence of the blues. The intermingling of Bill Rhoades' harp and Alan Hager's guitar is what this record is all about. Just plain simple country blues played with all of the emotion and fervor that inspired the music back in its creation in the 1920's. In addition to traditional blues songs such as "John Henry," and "See That My GraveIs Kept Clean," Runnin' & Ramblin' also features original compositions by both Bill and Alan including Alan Hager's title track, "I'll Show You How," and Bill Rhoades "Blue Collar Worker."
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PAUL BRASCH
"Find My Way"
(Burnside 0033)
"Everybody feels bad, there's no age limit on feeling the blues"
This is a quote from Paul Brasch, a young man who can play and sing the blues with a passion that belies his24 years. Paul's style of playing is fashioned after the country blues players of the '30's and 40's such as Charlie Patton, Robert Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt and Son House.
"Find My Way", Paul's debut on Burnside Records is a spare and sincere recording that captures the raw power and honesty of the Delta Blues and follows the same path as former label mate Kelly Joe Phelps followed five years previously. His gruff, earthy voice and intricate guitar playing are true to the form with the occasional inclusion of spoons and brushes by John 'Midnight' Cage from Too Slim & The Taildraggers and some harp blowing by Damien Cohn. Most of the songs were penned by Paul with spirited covers including Hank William's' "I Heard That Lonesome Whistle Blow" and the country classic "Six Days On The Road".

MICK CLARKE
"New Mountain"
(BCD 0037)
Mick's mesmerizing electric guitar playing has kept European audiences satisfied for over 25 years, beginning with his critically acclaimed first band Killing Floor. Definitely recommended for fans of the British blues/rock invasion of the late '60's (Savoy Brown, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and Chicken Shack). Mick's band is stronger than ever and includes the playing of ex-Rory Gallagher keyboardist Lou Martin.

STEVE JAMES
"Boom Change"
(BCD 0038)
Steve James is described as "an underground legend" in his now home state of Texas and is widely recognized as Austin's prime exponent of acoustic roots/blues music. His powerful string work, visceral vocals and thoughtful song writing prevail throughout on "Boom Chang", his first release for Burnside Records. Featured guests include Alvin Youngblood Hart (6 & 12 string guitars & mandolin), Mark Rubin (tuba), Gary Primich (harmonica), and Cindy Cashdollar (Hawaiian guitar and Dobro).

ROD PRICE
"Open"
(BCD 0039)
"Legends of Rock Guitar" credits Price with "The finest and most aggressive slide playing heard on either side of the Atlantic". The solo debut from Foghat lead guitarist, "Open" takes Rod full circle back to his true passion - Chicago style blues and puts Price in his element playing with a feeling and a fire that is, without a doubt, his best work ever. Featuring the vocals and harmonica work of the legendary "Shakey Vick" from Rod's first blues gig "Shakey Vick's Big City Blues Band", the "Open" CD is the real deal - a powerhouse of emotion, warmth, and excitement with the maturity of players who grew up nurtured in the spirit of blues. Dedicated to the memory of Foghat's Lonesome Dave Peverett. Selected tracks included "One More Time", "Sitting On Top Of The World", "Key To The Highway" and "Long Distance Call".
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TERRY ROBB
"Heart Made Of Steel"
(BCD 0040)
"Heart Made of Steel" incorporates all of the great acoustic blues work that Terry is famous for, along with a totally new horn backed, jazz influenced blues that is completely unique for this style. From the opening refrain of "Home Improvement", a slicker big band blues sound with acoustic guitar powers through clean, tight and elegant. Terry's pre-war acoustic blues sound is still unmistakable in"Drag in F". "Cypress Inn Stomp", the jump/bounce - blues based "Omaha Bounce", and "Enron Blues" showcase Terry's masterful guitar playing. The Stax influenced "Down and Out" extend the feel of this record stylistically, but the horn arrangements and Terry's brilliant guitar playing pull the sound together for a unique, sophisticated but fun recording.

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