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Roomful of Blues: That
by Chris M. Slawecki
A few numbers: 40 band alumnae, 35 years, 16 albums, 4 Grammy Award nominations, and 2 W.C. Handy Awards since the group was founded by keyboardist Al Copley and guitarist Duke Robillard. Roomful of Blues’ resume includes Joe Turner, Jimmy Witherspoon, and Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson and was once called “the hottest blues band I’ve ever heard” after a gig supporting no less an authority than Count Basie.
That’s Right! debuts a new Roomful band on a new ...
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by Ed Kopp
In commemorating its 30th anniversary as a label, Rounder Records is releasing 30 retrospective albums containing exceptional songs culled from its 3,000-plus albums. One full CD is appropriately devoted to Roomful of Blues, the great Providence-based jump band that's toured the world an average of 200 days per year for 32 years now.Roomful is an institution in the jump-blues tradition established by such mid-century artists as Big Joe Turner and Wynonie Harris. The nine-piece ensemble is also one ...
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by Ed Kopp
Few bands could survive the loss of three key members, but Roomful of Blues has endured numerous personnel shakeups in its 31-year existence. There Goes The Neighborhood marks a change in both personnel and attitude for the legendary ensemble. Now that trombonist Carl Querfurth is gone, guitarist Chris Vachon appears to wield more influence. The emphasis is more on straight-ahead blues with fewer swing tunes, though there's enough swing here to keep long-time fans happy. New singer Mac Odom has ...
read moreRoomful of Blues Celebrates 45 Years with New CD & Live Performance in New Hope
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Chris M. Slawecki
In celebration of their 45th anniversary, Roomful of Blues, the jumping, swinging, rocking, award-winning band, have released their new live CD, 45 LIVE, and will perform at Havana in New Hope on Friday, October 18, 2013. The album is a lightning-in-a-bottle blowout, showcasing the larger-than-life vocal and instrumental power of the band. The group has earned five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven Blues Music Awards. Twice, the prestigious DownBeat International Critics Poll selected them ...
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Roomful Of Blues to Release "45 Live" July 30
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Chris M. Slawecki
In celebration of their 45th anniversary, Roomful of Blues, the jumping, swinging, rocking, award-winning band, will release their new live CD, 45 LIVE, on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. For the recording, the band hosted a three-day party in March of 2013 at one of their favorite haunts, The Ocean Mist, in Matunuck, Rhode Island. They packed the club to capacity, playing to roaring ovations each night. The resulting album, 45 LIVE, is among Roomful of Blues' crowning achievements. The album ...
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Roomful of Blues to Perform in Sellersville March 9
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Chris M. Slawecki
The horn-fueled, jumping, swinging, award-winning band, Roomful of Blues, touring in support of their latest Alligator CD Hook, Line & Sinker, will perform live at the Sellersville Theater in Sellersville on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Roomful of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, are in a class by themselves." Since 1967, the group's deeply rooted blend of swing, rock 'n' roll, jump, blues and soul has earned it five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven Blues ...
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Roomful of Blues to Perform in New Hope (PA) November 10
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Chris M. Slawecki
Roomful of Blues, touring in support of their latest Alligator CD, Hook, Line & Sinker, will perform live at Havana in New Hope on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Roomful of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, are in a class by themselves." Since 1967, the group's deeply rooted blend of swing, rock 'n' roll, jump, blues and soul has earned it five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven Blues Music Awards. The group was recently voted ...
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Roomful of Blues to Perform in Monroeville, NJ
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Chris M. Slawecki
The horn-fueled, jumping, swinging, award-winning band, Roomful of Blues, touring in support of their latest Alligator CD, Hook, Line & Sinker, will perform live at Camp Jam in the Pines in Monroeville on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Roomful of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, are in a class by themselves." Since 1967, the group's deeply rooted blend of swing, rock 'n' roll, jump, blues and soul has earned it five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including ...
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Roomful of Blues to Perform in Sellersville March 9
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Chris M. Slawecki
The horn-fueled, jumping, swinging, award-winning band, Roomful of Blues, touring in support of their latest Alligator CD, Hook, Line & Sinker, will perform live at the Sellersville Theater in Sellersville on Friday, March 9, 2012. Roomful of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, are in a class by themselves." Since 1967, the group's deeply rooted blend of swing, rock 'n' roll, jump, blues and soul has earned it five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven Blues ...
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Alligator Records Begins 40th Anniversary Celebration with New Shemekia Copeland & Roomful of Blues
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Chris M. Slawecki
As 2011 kicks off, Alligator Records, the company The Washington Post calls the premiere blues label in the United States," celebrates its 40th anniversary. The celebration kicks off with the January 18 release of Hook, Line & Sinker from the kings of horn-driven swing, jump blues and early rock 'n' roll, Roomful of Blues, and Deluxe Edition, a collection of some of the finest blues, rock, soul and R&B tracks from one of the greatest blues voices of this (or ...
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Roomful of Blues Celebrates New Release in Sellersville
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Chris M. Slawecki
"Excellent...marvelous wall-to-wall groovesbetween the wicked guitar work and the brassy horn section, things never stop swinging."USA TODAY
The horn-fueled, jumping, swinging, award-winning band Roomful of Blues, touring in support of their new Alligator CD Hook, Line & Sinker, will perform live at the Sellersville Theater in Sellersville on Friday, January 21, 2011. Roomful of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, are in a class by themselves." Since 1967, the group's deeply rooted blend of swing, rock'n'roll, jump, blues and soul has ...
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Five-Time Grammy Award Winner Buddy Guy, Roomful of Blues and Sonny Moorman Are Playing at the 2008 Elk Creek Blues Festival in May
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All About Jazz
WHO: Buddy Guy, Roomful of Blues and Sonny Moorman WHERE: Elk Creek Vineyards in Owenton, Ky. WHEN: May 31st 2008
Five-time Grammy award winning Blues musician Buddy Guy is playing at Elk Creek Vineyards in Owenton, Ky. on May 31st for the first ever 2008 Elk Creek Blues Festival. Also performing are Roomful of Blues and Cincinnati's own Sonny Moorman.
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Alligator Recording Artists Roomful of Blues to Perform Live in Arden
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All About Jazz
ALLIGATOR RECORDING ARTISTS ROOMFUL OF BLUES TO PERFORM LIVE IN ARDEN!
A sheer joy...contagious, finger-popping, head-bopping grooves...the horns blast loud & proud...explosive & electrifying." - Blues Revue
The horn-fueled, jumping, swinging, award-winning band, Roomful of Blues, will celebrate the release of its new Alligator CD, Standing Room Only, with a live performance in Arden. The great Count Basie called them, the hottest blues band I've ever heard." DownBeat said the band is in a class by itself." Without ...
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