#5 The latest “Crosscut” production include two live CDs by Memo Gonzalez & The Bluescasters and B.B. & The Blues Shacks. Both releases deserve mention and airplay. Memo Gonzalez and his Bluescasters are an excellent unit of blues musicians who know how to do it properly. This international band (Memo is American, bassist Erkan Ezdemir is of Turkish origin, while guitarist Kai Strauss and drummer Klaus Schnirring are Germans) is based in Germany, the best possible location for numerous touring schedules. Their blues is a varied combination of blues, swing and rock ‘n’ roll presented in their rip-roaring unique way.
Memo is fine harmonica player firmly backed by excellent Kai Strauss and with cooking rhythm section of Erkan and Klaus, they cannot go wrong. This live recording was made in various locations during their UK tour and audiences’ response is great all the way thanks for superb band’s performance! All songs on this CD were road tested and are favorites wherever they are performed; it’s usually their own material with a few great covers (Elvis Presley, Magic Sam, Junior Parker, Jay Miller…). Recording is great, it has complete atmosphere, just close your eyes and you are there! This CD should make the band proud and the label lucky to have them.
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