Kód: 16538585 45,70 €
Dodanie trvá 12 týždňov.
Dátum vydania: 13.11.2008
Žáner: Blues
EAN: 0850021001315 (info)
Obsahuje nosičov: 1
Nosič: CD
Popis - LIVE AT LABATT:
“…Californian Kashmar bursts out…drawing intensity out of original material about women and drink as skillfully as anyone emoting through Marine Bands today.” – Downbeat “Kashmar is a mighty, tuneful vocalist who also plays trainloads of wicked harp.”– Hittin’ The Note “Few blues singers, songwriters, & harmonica blowers performing today can top Mitch Kashmar.” – Living Blues MUSICIANS Mitch Kashmar: vocals & harmonica John Marx: guitar Jimmy Calire: piano Steve Nelson: bass Tom Lackner: drums On Friday, August 24, 2007, Mitch Kashmar was invited to perform at the 9th Annual Edmonton’s Labatt Blues Festival in Western Canada, and fortunately for blues fans everywhere, the event was captured for posterity in front of an enthusiastic crowd by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Joining Kashmar on his performances for this release are Pontiax drummer Tom Lackner, bassist Steve Nelson, pianist Jimmy Calire, and former William Clarke guitarist John Marx providing the perfect foil to Kashmar’s dynamic harp playing and emotive vocals. The live concert format allows Kashmar to really stretch out instrumentally and strut his stuff as he runs down a program featuring fan favorites off his two critically acclaimed Delta Groove releases and additional material including “Lollipop Mama,” a tribute to his old friend the late great William Clarke. “It’s the best stuff I’ve ever done!” says Kashmar, and we think you’ll whole-heartedly agree! ----------------------- Mitch Kashmar has come a long way since his youth in what is now often perceived as the quaint beachside community of Santa Barbara, CA. As a teenager, Kashmar would sneak into the local bars and taverns using his older brother’s I.D., eager to hone his chops with the local talent, and also witnessed first-hand many of the blues giants as they came to town courtesy of the country’s first and oldest blues society, the Santa Barbara Blues Society. Kashmar began establishing his reputation in the early 1980’s as leader of The Pontiax, performing in the clubs and venues of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties before making his move to the city of Los Angeles in ‘83. Upon the release of their debut album “100 Miles To Go” on LP in ’89, The Pontiax began touring throughout the U.S. and Canada. In 1990, the album was picked up and issued on CD by Blue Sting Records out of Belgium, thereby opening the doors of opportunity for the band to tour Europe. Over the years The Pontiax became a highly sought after backing outfit, allowing Kashmar the honor to share the stage with such legendary blues figures as Lowell Fulson, Albert Collins, Roy Gaines, Johnny Adams, Luther Tucker, John Lee Hooker, Larry “Texas Flood” Davis, Jimmy Witherspoon, Pee Wee Crayton, Big Joe Turner and Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson. Kashmar released his solo debut album “Crazy Mixed-Up World” in ‘99, but it wasn’t until his 2005 effort “Nickels & Dimes” for Delta Groove Music that his stock really began to rise. Kashmar was recognized two consecutive years in a row beginning in ‘06 with a Blues Music Award nomination for Best New Artist Debut and then Instrumentalist – Harmonica the following year. He also signed on for active duty with the latest touring incarnation of the classic 70’s funk-rock band War, and even made rock ‘n’ roll history appearing onstage alongside legendary British rocker Eric Burdon & War for a reunion concert held on April 21, 2008 at London’s Royal Albert Hall. On Friday, August 24, 2007, Mitch Kashmar was invited to perform at the 9th Annual Edmonton’s Labatt Blues Festival in Western Canada, and fortunately for blues fans everywhere, the event was captured for posterity in front of an enthusiastic crowd by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Joining Kashmar on his performances for this release are Pontiax drummer Tom Lackner, bassist Steve Nelson, pianist Jimmy Calire, and former William Clarke guitarist, John Marx, providing the perfect foil to Kashmar’s dynamic harp playing and emotive vocals. The live concert format allows Kashmar to really stretch out instrumentally and strut his stuff as he runs down a program featuring fan favorites off his two critically acclaimed Delta Groove Music releases and additional material including “Lollipop Mama,” a tribute to his old friend the late great William Clarke. “It’s the best stuff I’ve ever done!” says Kashmar, and we think you’ll whole-heartedly agree! ----------------------- FROM MITCH KASHMAR - TO THE FANS: We edited one very long song by cutting one solo out, other than that, you're hearing exactly what we did that evening, no studio manipulations of any kind.....that's what I'm talkin’ 'bout!.....Thanks so much to John, Jimmy, Steve and Tom for playing so great and traveling all weekend, Glen and Pacifica Studios 20 years later yeeeah...thanks Randy, Josh and Delta Grooooooooove! With much luv, Mitch Mitch Kashmar plays Hohner Marine Band diatonic and Super 64 chromatic harmonicas. ----------------------- CREDITS Executive Producer: Randy Chortkoff • Recorded live Friday, August 24, 2007 at the 9th Annual Edmonton's Labatt Blues Festival in Edmonton, Canada. Recording courtesy of the Canadian Broadcasting Company• Mastered by Robert Hadley • Mixed by Mitch Kashmar & glen nishida at Pacifica Studios - Los Angeles, CA • Creative Fulfillment President of Delta Groove Music: Robert Fitzpatrick • Artwork, Design & Photography by Joshua Temkin • Liner notes by Jeff Fleenor • Radio & Promotion by Kristal “Blue” McManigal • Retail by Jeff Fleenor • Delta Groove Business Affairs by Malcom Wiseman
