The Bluescasters - Five Dimes

Year: 2005
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:19
Size: 104,9 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Scans: Full

1. Austin In My Sights (4:55)
2. This Old Guitar (3:28)
3. Get Out Of My Face (3:21)
4. That's All She Left Me (3:47)
5. Spin Club (2:39)
6. Nobody But You (3:36)
7. Whiskey Headed Woman (3:10)
8. Grandpa's Dead (2:28)
9. Something's Going On In My Room (3:07)
10. Big Brother Blues (3:28)
11. All Shook Up (3:28)
12. Greyhound Blues (4:53)
13. Fat Eddie's Diner (2:52)

With a musical style that defies most labels, but is best described as "swinging blues," this debut effort from The Bluescasters consists of 13 songs, ten of which are original compositions. Likened to a "musical road trip," the songs on Five Dimes reflect the various regional styles of Detroit, Chicago, Memphis, New Orleans and Texas. Always entertaining, The Bluescasters use unique arrangements, diverse musical backgrounds and vocal harmony to distinguish themselves from other blues bands. The melodies are infectious and the lyrics are intriguing and thoughtful. This is a fine first effort from this Ann Arbor, Michigan area band.

Personnel: Kerry Adams (guitar, vocals); Doug Wolgat (bass, vocals); Harry Rodman (drums, vocals); George Katsakis (saxophone); Ross Westerbur (piano, organ); Phil Ryski (harmonica).

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The Bluescasters - Something Going Down

Size: 131,3 MB
Time: 56:35
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Rockin' Blues
Art: Front

01. Something Going Down (5:40)
02. Woulda Shoulda (2:51)
03. Can't Get The Blues (3:26)
04. Wildman Blues (5:38)
05. Who Told My Wife (3:09)
06. Warlock's Grave (4:55)
07. Hypnotized (3:53)
08. Smokin' Your Mama (5:03)
09. Chicken In My Kitchen (3:07)
10. It'll Find You (4:41)
11. A Women Like You (5:05)
12. Don't Tell Me (4:29)
13. Praying For The Blues (4:30)

2014 is the Bluescaster's 10 year anniversary! It is also our 4th album of almost all original material. It includes a number of players who all are part of the Bluescaster's family and includes guitarist Brian Delaney. This fourth album also marks the return to the original lineup with Kerry Adams on guitar after a 5 year hiatus.

The always solid Phil Ryski on harp/keys and guitar and the killer rhythm section of Harry Rodman on drums and Doug Wolgat on bass have melded into one of the tightest touring acts out there.

Don't miss out - this album has a real diversity of style. All Bluescaster's but with a great twist of influences!

Something Going Down

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The Bluescasters - Live

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 73:38
Size: 168.6 MB
Styles: Rockin blues
Year: 2010
Art: Front

[4:50] 1. Santa Fe
[4:54] 2. Greyhound Blues
[4:02] 3. Big Brother Blues
[4:16] 4. Don't Start Nothin'
[3:40] 5. Give Yourself The Blues
[4:29] 6. Tears Upon My Pillow
[5:17] 7. Nothing Lasts Forever
[3:23] 8. One Last Time
[4:28] 9. Going Nowhere Fast
[3:32] 10. Fast Eddie's Diner
[5:22] 11. Whiskey Headed Woman
[4:50] 12. Wife Next Door
[5:19] 13. Preacher
[4:29] 14. Devil Done Raised Up
[4:19] 15. Read The Fine Print
[6:22] 16. Big Brown Bottle

The Bluescasters first came together in the summer of 2004, formed by experienced players who had shared musical experiences throughout their pasts in various combinations within other bands. Each musician has a wide range of influences and share a common bond in their love for live performance. From the start, the focus has been on creative song writing featuring real life stories, in-the pocket pulsing rhythms, melodic solos, and vocal harmonies, all loosely wrapped in the blues genre.

After five years of performing together, two studio albums behind them, and having heard repeated requests from their audience, the band felt it was time to put the real deal on record. On June 27, 2009 in an intimate setting and in front of some wild and crazy Michigan pub-crawlers sprinkled with family and friends, The Bluescasters cast away the cold studio environment and poured real emotion and sweat into these 16 original songs. Because each band member has played in multiple combos including rock, blues, jazz, R & B, and even bluegrass bands, the push/pull dynamic resulting from blending their varied backgrounds and individual tastes is what has lead to the sounds you will hear on this disc. With WEMU radio host Michael Jewett and Michigan's own Jesse Sinatra kicking off the evening, Guy Hollerins nightclub explodes into the raw and powerful kind of blues Bluescasters' fans have come to expect. So pour yourself a beverage of choice, put this disc in the stereo, and by all means, crank up the volume a bit...it's time for everyone to find out what The Bluescasters are all about.

Live

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The Bluescasters - Give Yourself The Blues

Released: 2005
Size: 91.5 MB
Time: 39:59
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Styles: Blues / Rock
Art: Front

1. Devil Done Raised Up [3:34]
2. Nothing Lasts Forever [5:02]
3. Read The Fine Print [3:44]
4. Santa Fe [4:13]
5. Tears Upon My Pillow [4:14]
6. Don't Start Nothin' [3:19]
7. Life's Just A Party [2:51]
8. Give Yourself The Blues [3:35]
9. One Last Time [3:01]
10. Wife Next Door [2:58]
11. Little Black Book [3:22]

As The Bluescasters entered into the early processes of recording our second CD, the band felt that we wanted to create something that was not only different from our first effort, but still had our distinct Bluescasters sound and feel. As our thoughts and ideas came together, the project began to take form… Personal stories and life experiences became lyrics that were crafted around ever evolving melodies…and key elements to the songs changed several times! Like all things worthwhile though, eventually our efforts began to take shape… You’re holding the result. We hope you enjoy listening to Give Yourself the Blues” as much as we enjoyed making it a reality.

There are always a great number of people who warrant credit in some way when producing a project such as this. Most importantly we wish to thank our families. Their love and support is so critical to what we do… without it, there would be no Bluescasters! Our special thanks to Deb, Renee, Matt, Louise, Abby, Seth, Ellen and Owen. We need to extend extra special thanks again to Deb & Matt for putting up with the endless hours of rehearsal and recording sessions… not to mention the number of nights that pizza was on the dinner menu!

We would also like to thank the following people for helping in their own unique way… either by offering their support, lending a helping hand, or a few kind words of encouragement; Kim Reardon, Dan Kafila, Lettie, Diane, Margie, Laura, Tom & Vivian the Florida contingent (led by Pat & Harry), Bill & Sherry and their crew, Shep & Tracie, Chris, Angie & Frank, Terry and Linda, Al & Diane, Dr. Bob, Tom & Linda, Mike Abbate at Percussion World in Ferndale, Michigan (best drum store around!) ClearBlue Marketing, Benny Jet, Jesse Sinatra, AnnArborAlive.com web radio, Johnson’s Printing Services, the club owners and proprietors who book The Bluescasters, The Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival board members, The Detroit Blues Society and others too numerous to mention in this limited space.

The Bluescasters appreciate all of you!

Give Yourself The Blues

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