Author: Barry Kerzner
This is by far one of the best records he has gifted his fans with, and the growth he shows here in writing and playing is phenomenal.
“I pull the blues out of him, and he pulls the jazz out of me. Bnois knows so much about jazz it’s amazing. Bnois fires me up …”
“Ghosts of the Riverside Hotel” is a sonic feast, full of delightful surprises. The bottom line? This is blues that’s well written, deftly performed, and dripping with character.
What did it mean for B.B. King, a man who rose from incredible poverty to worldwide fame, to really love the way he famously did? This touching article looks upon King’s philosophy with quotes from King himself and those that knew him.
The level of musicianship is jaw dropping. Haynes and company have delivered an acoustic feast that entertains and lifts the spirit.
I love the blues because of the fact that it is an outcast child. It is the source of everything, yet it is considered a complete outsider …
Each track is better than the one that came before it, and the cumulative effect on listeners is staggering.
If you enjoy your “vintage,” or if you prefer, “retro” jump blues, with some kick instead of a lame imitation, this album is for you.
It is encouraging to see such an abundance of new blood carrying the blues forward from a region steeped in America’s music, and it’s history.
The crowd assembled for this day’s lineup was the biggest in the festival’s history.