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Today sees the premiere of “Chicks Dig Me,” lyrics co-written by comic actor Bill Murray’s brother, John Murray
“It’s a positive, party song about getting back out and having a good time. Now and then you have to push pause on life, make time for yourself, and just let the music pick you up.” – Guitarist/Songwriter Jeff Schroedl
“‘662’ is an ode to my roots, a nod to the area where I was born and raised. This is a track that encompasses how a small corner of the earth influenced my view of life and music.” – Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
“The song projects the rawness of the music, the sweatiness of the dance floor, the heat of the bonfire, and the greasiness of the fried catfish! The freaks definitely come out at night! And I wouldn’t have it any other way!” – Selwyn Birchwood
“Don’t be afraid to write crap, because crap is the best fertilizer. The more crap that you write the more likely you’ll grow something amazing.” – Pat Pattison
The song features Kingfish playing some of the most emotionally blistering guitar he has yet recorded, and singing with pleading, soulful urgency
Frank Bey is a soul man, in the truest sense of the word. Singing since a small child, Bey has spent nearly 70 years perfecting his craft. There have been highlights to his career, but he has had more than his share of obstacles as well.
“The title ‘Prime Blues’ refers to both my love of the blues as well as my love of mathematics,” Allchin says. “‘Prime Blues’ is more concentrated blues than my past albums and at the same time more diverse in terms of style, guitar technique, and guitar tone.”
Yes, friends, an album that actually inspires highway running again! ‘Ride or Die’ is an album that listeners will find themselves playing over and over.
Front to back this is as good an album as you’ll find. It is a sure contender for album of the year and one look at the top of the blues charts right now…