Mark Hummel’s 30th Annual Blues Harmonica Blowout is a Tribute to Big Walter “Shakey” Horton
Ellis delivers one imaginative and memorable song after another. Now, with ‘Devil May Care’ and a new tour booked, Ellis is more than ready to make up for lost time.
“Tell Mamala” echoes the need for a phenomenal woman —one who can comfort, but who can inspire with her class and sass, her swagger and stank eye.
“Each of these special guests brings something unique to the album, and our team works so well together. I think you can hear that chemistry in the music.” – John Mayall
“To me, this song is like when you’re living in the ghetto, turn on the lights, and the roaches scatter.” – Sugaray Rayford
“After a year of picking up my guitar and then putting it down, I finally realize that as long as I got my guitar, all is good with my soul.” – Zac Harmon
“Lyrically it reflects a turbulent time in our nation’s history when it was hard to know who and what to believe at any given time.” – Alastair Greene
“What I’ve tried to do with this album is to tell stories – some tongue in cheek, some serious – about everyday people and everyday life.” – Clint Morgan
The trio came together organically from a chance jam session after a corporate event that was so inspired that it left the audience and the musicians wanting more.
The album’s 11 all original tracks reflect the hard-won wisdom, experience, and skill that the highly acclaimed trio has earned in decades on the road and in the studio.
