This is the third live release from The Weight Band, and for my money the absolute greatest. Stripped to its bare bones, roots music gets a proper hat tip (and wine toast) from a group that knows it best.
“I put an Elmore James style guitar on there and that’s all there is to it.” – Matt Woods
The decision to rescind the nomination was based upon continuing revelations of representations of the Confederate flag on Shepherd’s “General Lee” car, guitars and elsewhere
“First, I’m a big fan of Buddy Miles. I like the groove and the line you can dance to the rhythm of a funky beat! With a strong message, it talks about peace, love and harmony – something we all need today. This song was originally released 47 years ago by Buddy Miles in 1973 on his album ‘Boogie Bear.’ ” – Tony Hall
‘Mississippi Suitcase’ has been nominated for 2021 Blues Music Award for Blues Rock Album! Catch Peter’s American Blues Scene livestream here!
“Curtis Mayfield was the guy that I always idolized. I always gravitated toward Black music when I was a kid. My roots were always in Black music.” – James Holvay
New acoustic and electric Hot Tuna tour dates!
“This kind of song lives or dies on personality, spontaneity and risk, and they really delivered.”
“Mixing is all a balance of combining the technical and creative.”
Limited screenings begin in theatres nationwide on April 1; all dates subject to change depending on local reopening conditions