“We didn’t create the genre. We just brought it back to life.” – Jim Kweskin
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Known as the “Bard of South Street”, the fiercely independent singer-songwriter has been an iconic name in Philadelphia since the early 1970’s.
A blend of Mississippi Hill Country blues, European born rock n roll, a stable full of uber-talented musicians, all led by a powerhouse woman who clearly gets what she wants, and gives us what we love.
It is the chemistry between all five highly talented musicians which is what makes them special.
“Everybody’s had a broken heart. We wanted to avoid a mopey ballad and power through it.”
“One of the things I love about this album is that people already connect with so many of these songs,” – Janiva Magness
The one single thread that weaves through all the music on this album, is that there isn’t one.
“This year we wanted a wider swath of American roots music so that we could present music that touches the hearts of everyone in our community.”
“So-Called Storyteller,” is the first single released from Basile’s upcoming album, ‘B’s Hot House.’
The blues takes on many different forms, and those forms are all capable of moving us. James and his band have certainly accomplished that here.