“Going in with every artist you need to know where they come from, the kind of music they play, and the personality they have. Knowing this sets the stage for various possibilities.” – Robert Mugge
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Illiterate Light’s swift come-up belies some humble roots, as they’ve gone from touring the mid-Atlantic on bicycle to being signed by Atlantic Records.
“Soul Explosion” refers to the period in 1969 when Stax was rebuilding itself as an independent label, after leaving Atlantic Records and its music catalog behind.
Kings and Associates deliver a powerfully honest, soul shaking, and high-octane performance best described as Neo-Blues.
“I think the Blues are here to stay. I am trying to make my mark while I am alive. What I do now is going to last forever.” – Bobby Rush
Gibbons, who just won a Blues Music Award in the category of Rock Blues Album of the Year for his latest, ‘The Big Bad Blues’, was the spark that ignited Supersonic Blues Machine in the first place.
“All of these songs stemmed from important issues and topics worldwide that really resonated with me during the time we were recording the project.” – Keb’ Mo’
The song is inspired by the ever changing “dog-eat-dog” industry and sticking to your guns. Second chances aren’t always promised so the time to chase your dreams is now.
“You can’t make a hit record. You do the best you can and hope it’ll be a hit.” – Bobby Rush
Not quite country, but a bit more than folk, Howe’s vocals take us back to the time of the great singer/songwriters of yesteryear.