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Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed

I'm Lonesome For A Miracle

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The Phantom Blues Band has a brand new CD out called "Out of The Shadows". They were Band of the Year, winning the 2001 Blues Music Award with Taj Mahal. In 1997 and 2001 they were Grammy Award winners for "Best Contemporary Blues Band" again with Taj Mahal. Now they are out there on their own and are standing strong! We've got 15 cuts on this CD and there are some real "kickers" on here too. This is no Johnny come lately band. These guys have been paying their dues since the 60's playing with the likes of Stevie Ray, Buddy Guy, Etta James, Albert Collins, Freddie King, and more.

This band can play anything from swing to jump blues to boogie, and there's also a fine ballad called "Let Them Talk." Band members include John Lee Schell guitars/vocals, Mike Finnigan keyboard and vocalist, Denny Freeman on guitar, saxophone player Joe Sublet. Joe has played with Bob Dylan's band as well. Trumpet player Darrell Leonard, bassist Larry Fulcher, and a fine drummer Tony Braunagel.

I really like this CD. It's one of those CD's that the more you play it the better it gets. I love that. You just keep hearing more and more stuff. What rhythm they have between the bass and drums. Nobody overplays - it is just great! These guys are veterans and it shows. This is a musician's band. I mean quality stuff everywhere. A big fat full band sound with keyboards and horns, and it's not overpowering. After about the 10th listen you'll still be finding neat stuff. My favorite cuts on here are "Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed?", "Part Time Love" and "Baby Doll." Don't overlook these guys. The past was winning Grammys and the future is looking good. Enjoy........your friend, blue barry.

(©) 2006, Barry Faust
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