BillyLee Janey Band - Soul Driver

Album: Soul Driver
Size: 91,3 MB
Time: 39:33
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2007
Styles: Blues-rock, rock
Art: Full

1. 20 Miles Bad Road (3:27)
2. I Can Tell (3:22)
3. Burnin' You Outta My Soul (5:12)
4. Pop The Top (4:12)
5. Soul Driver (3:44)
6. Mankiller/Status/Sprach Zarathustra (6:31)
7. Way Down (4:22)
8. Le Pluie Qui Tombo (3:19)
9. Don't Let The Blues Get You Down (5:20)

Marking his return to the heavier Gibson/Marshall sound after 25 years as a Fender bluesman, Janey leads his veteran four piece blues band through hills and valleys of expansive sound on this powerfully electric album. Janey's versatility on the guitar is notably impressive, but his ability to steer the players in directions without forcibly overshadowing them may be his greatest strength. Leaving room for the bass, keys, and drums to shine on their own, he allows his band mates space to move and groove, and they take full advantage. This solid backup gives him more than enough fuel to deliver some striking solos that interface with the organ to create a sound that is multi-tiered and ambitious, without resorting to thinly veiled noodling.

The lyrics wisely follow the music down the same path, staying true to the blues form, but getting effectively modern in their content and melody. This is blues with both feel and calculation, and it takes some wise and talented players to pull that off. This is a band that is up for the task, and they deliver the goods with rock and rhythm to spare.

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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BillyLee Janey - Just Got Lucky!

Size: 107.3 MB
Time: 46:01
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1995/2023
Styles: Electric Blues, Blues Rock
Art: Front

01. Jump Start Your Motor (4:34)
02. Little Bo Peep (5:13)
03. Toaster Oven (5:53)
04. Strawberry Wine (5:53)
05. But A Good Song (3:56)
06. I'm Your Rooster (3:22)
07. Just Got Lucky (4:20)
08. Tisket A Tasket (5:06)
09. Baby What's Wrong? (3:54)
10. Goin' Back Home (3:44)

Billylee Janey has been compared to such greats as Clapton, Beck, and Hendrix. Even though these guitar heroes have been an inspiration to him, Billylee’s own soulful and passionate love for music clearly and creatively sets him apart, giving him his own unique style and personality. Billylee picked up his first guitar, a German Framus, at an early age. it was during the “British Invasion” that he was taking his first steps in another direction; a direction that would lead him down paths into the music that would shape his future – the blues, jazz and rock. Billylee recorded his first record in 1972 and another in 1973 which included “Pontiac Blues” by Sonny Boy Williamson. In 1975 he recorded a full scale album titled “No Rest for the Wicked” with his bluesy hard rock trio, TRUTH AND JANEY. “No Rest for the Wicked” has achieved near cult status internationally, and has been recognized in the book by Martin Popoff “The Collector’s Guide to Heavy Metal Volume I: The Seventies” and the Acid Archives Book among others.

Recently, Janey received nominations by the Iowa Rock and Roll, and Blue’s Halls of Fame. Also, in 2000, Billylee received a Grammy entry mention. Billylee Janey as played B B KINGS IN MEMPHIS, BUDDY GUYS’ LEGENDS DURING THE CHICAGO BLUES FEST and the MISS. VALLY BLUES FEST. He has worked over 600 major shows in the USA and Canada. Other accomplishments; Head Flyman for David Copperfield, where Janey incorporated guitar stunts and tricks in his live show. Janey worked in theaters for 15 years working on productions such as Chorus Line and 42nd St. he also worked the ABC Network’s farm crisis with the Donahue Show and over 600 arena shows for jazz, blues and pop rock including Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn and George Thorogood. Janey was a part of production on the feature film “Miles From Home” starring Richard Gere. Janey played on stage with Buddy Guy, Little Ed and was the backing band for Bo Diddley shows in 2000.

BillyLee Janey PosterIn 2001, there was a wonderful Truth and Janey reunion with the classic line-up that produced a couple of great live shows. A year or two later they played again as there were inducted into the Iowa Rock Hall of Fame.

Today, BillyLee continues to test the waters with his solo career and his 14th and latest release “Gimme Some Lightnin’” – on the Texas-based Rockadrome label. While he is staying busy these days with performances, recordings and many a late night writing and composing, Billylee hasn’t forgotten what this is all about for him. “I want to share with people what I feel in my heart, continue to give something new to the people who support live music and challenge myself.”

Just Got Lucky! MP3
Just Got Lucky! FLAC

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BillyLee Janey - 20 Dollar Tip

Size: 101,8 MB
Time: 43:27
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2020
Styles: Electric Blues, Blues Rock
Art: Front

01. 20 Dollar Tip (4:46)
02. Way Down In A Mississippi Town (5:14)
03. Good Time Woman (4:23)
04. Love's Gonna Stop The Train (4:20)
05. Let's Get The Party Jumpin' (5:09)
06. Steppin' Out With The Blues (4:55)
07. Little Bird (4:50)
08. This Place On Fire (5:07)
09. Shake My Soul (4:40)

Guitarist, Songwriter, Performer. Billylee has been compared to such greats as Clapton, Beck, and Hendrix. Even though these guitar heros have been an inspiration to him, Billylee's own soulful and passionate love for music clearly and creatively sets him apart, giving him his own unique style and personality.

Billylee picked up his first guitar, a German Framus, at an early age. it was during the "British Invasion" that he was taking his first steps in another direction; a direction that would lead him down paths into the music that would shape his future - the blues, jazz and rock.

Billylee recorded his first record in 1972 and another in 1973 which included "Pontiac Blues" by Sonny Boy Williamson. In 1975 he recorded a full scale album titled "No Rest for the Wicked" with his blues-rock trio, Truth 'N Janey. "No Rest for the Wicked" has achieved near cult status internationally, and has been recognized in the book by Martin Popoff "The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal Volume I: The Seventies".

Recently, Janey received nominations by the Iowa .. Rock and Roll, and Blue's Halls of Fame. Also, in 2000, Billylee received a Grammy entry mention.

20 Dollar Tip MP3
20 Dollar Tip FLAC

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BillyLee Janey - Blues Power

Size: 130.5 MB
Time: 56:53
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2019
Styles: Blues Rock
Art: Front

1. Who Let the Dog Out [4:01]
2. Blues Alright [3:55]
3. Gimme Some Blues Power [3:21]
4. Good Time Charlie [3:37]
5. Guitar Lightnin' [3:54]
6. Damn Good [5:21]
7. Superstar [5:23]
8. Mary Had a Little Lamb [3:44]
9. Hellbound Nite Rider [5:27]
10. Sky Cryin' [4:54]
11. Lion Song [3:56]
12. Ghost Ridin' the Whip [4:16]
13. Mean Ol' Twister [4:58]

Music first became important to Billylee Janey in 1964 with the British invasion, inspiring him to take up the guitar. Naturally adept at playing, he began singing and performing that same year.

Artists that had an impact on Billylee include Eric Clapton, B.B. King, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Freddie King, John Mayall, Albert King, and Robert Johnson.

His first paid performance was in 1966 at the age of 13, getting paid $40 for a 3-piece band to play at the YMCA, performing Blues, Rock/Blues, Cream, Hendrix, etc.

"Blues Power" Is a tribute to those blues influences as well as featuring BillyLee's original blues & roots compositions.

Blues Power

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