John Clifton - Too Much To Pay

Album: Too Much To Pay
Size: 83,8 MB
Time: 36:12
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2024
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues, R&B
Art: Front

1. Too Much To Pay (3:15)
2. It Wouldn't Stop Raining (2:57)
3. Long Gone Mama (3:34)
4. Get Lost (2:29)
5. Every Waking Hour (3:55)
6. Broke Down Fool (4:07)
7. One Fine Chick (2:51)
8. The Problem (4:36)
9. Swear To God I Do (5:03)
10. Bad Trip (3:22)

“Too Much to Pay” is the fourth album by harmonica player John Clifton, which features 10 original songs inspired by Chicago blues, West Coast blues, soul, and classic rhythm and blues. The album was recorded in Warsaw, Poland, in August 2023, while Clifton was on his European tour.

He is backed by the Polish band The Boogie Boys, who generally accompanies him on his visits to the old continent, which is why the camaraderie and knowledge of the harmonica player's work and style are very noticeable. The Boogie Boys is made up of Bartek Szopinkti on keyboards (who shows his class in some songs in which he duels with John Clifton's harmonica), Milosz Szulkowski on drums, Piotr Bienkiewicz on guitar and Janusz Brzenzinski on bass.

John Clifton is one of the most sought-after harmonica players and singers in the central California area, frequently invited on stage by Rod Piazza, John Mayall and Huey Lewis among others. He was the leader of the group The Mo-Fo Party Band and seven years ago he began his solo career, debuting in 2015 with the album “Let Yourself Go.” During the pandemic, Clifton dedicated himself to writing new songs and tried to record, but heart disease led him to stop his project.

In 2022, now recovered, he went on tour again and saw the opportunity to record “Too Much to Pay” with the Polish band The Boogie Boys, for whom he produced the album “Made in Cali” in 2013, winner of Best Album at the Polish Blues Awards. With style and skill on the level of Kim Wilson and Rod Piazza, John Clifton has always remained true to his own voice and identity and never set out to be a copy of any of his musical heroes, staying away from the typical clichés and novelties.

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John Clifton - In The Middle Of Nowhere

Source: CD
Size: 126,0 MB
Time: 53:47
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2019
Styles: Electric Blues, West Coast Blues
Art: Full

01. I'm Leaving You Baby (3:16)
02. In The Middle Of Nowhere (4:01)
03. If It Aint Me (5:20)
04. Cool Spot In Hell (5:52)
05. Poor Boy (3:22)
06. Keep It Clean (5:04)
07. Junkie Woman Blues (4:19)
08. Four Years Ago (4:33)
09. Ain't Spending No More Money (6:12)
10. So Tired I Could Cry (7:40)
11. Honky Tonk Nifght Time Man (4:03)

With each release John's career has grown in leaps and bounds. With two US and one European tours supporting the last release, John's considered and up can comer in the blues world. As with previous releases, the reviews and radio acceptance are expected to be fantastic, especially considering this is John's best work to date. This release will be fully supported, with a national advertising campaign, a major radio push and tour support by Frank Roszak, a spring Western US tour, an early summer Central US (Midwest, Southwest) tour to support this release, sales are expected to out pace many 2019 releases.

In The Middle Of Nowhere

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The MoFo Party Band - Call The Doctor!

Year: 1999
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 67:55
Size: 156,8 MB
Styles: Electric blues, harmonica blues
Scans: Full

1. Dog (6:16)
2. E Shuffle (4:06)
3. Love Business (4:13)
4. Sugar (3:39)
5. When It Rains It Pours (4:25)
6. Mr. Willie's Bar-B-Que (3:04)
7. Please Correct Me If I'm Wrong (10:31)
8. Nobody But You (2:07)
9. Snake Charmer (6:36)
10. What More Could You Want (5:14)
11. Call The Doctor (8:22)
12. G Shuffle (4:00)
13. Walk On (5:15)

The MoFo Party Band from Fresno, California, has been captivating audiences at concerts, festivals, and night clubs since 1989, and are becoming the west coast premier blues band. These guys put on a show that will knock your socks off! Playing Chicago style blues, covering tunes by the great Magic Sam, Little Walter, Junior Parker, and others as well as a whole show of original numbers.

The group is fronted by blues dynamo John Clifton on vocals, and is known as the harmonica tone master, his blistering harmonica riffs will leave you breathless. And with "Wild" Bill Clifton on lead guitar his movin' and shaken' the frenzied crowd with the baddest of bad, never to let you down blues guitar stylings. The Clifton Bros. are always ready for the show, their high energy stage antics are second to none. This is the most entertaining show you will ever see.

With Jon "The Croz" Crossen on the bass guitar, bringin' it back home but stayin' on the hot side of a live wire. And Daniel Burt "The Rhythm King" on the drums laying down the solid foundation that makes the rhythm section drive like a locomotive in high gear. Mix all these elements together and you have the MoFo Party Band!

The members of this band are not strangers to the big stage, opening shows for major names like, Anson Funderburg, Los Lobos, Tommy Castro, Jimmy Thackery, Charlie Musselwhite, Sista' Monica, Bo Diddley, Little Charlie and the Nightcats, Gatemouth Brown, The Marshall Tucker Band, as well as many others. They have performed at many west coast blues festivals, and served as the Fresno based backup band for the powerful blues recording artist such as Kenny "Blue" Ray, Fillmore Sims, Jr. Watson, and the late Luther Tucker. They are seasoned pros.

The band has recorded two CDs. Their first "10 Dynamite Hits" has sold thousand of copies and received rave reviews in major blues publications around the world. Their second effort, "Call the Doctor", released in July '99, has met with overwhelming response through record sales, magazine and media reviews, and feedback from fans and radio stations everywhere.

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John Clifton - Nightlife

Size: 117,0 MB
Time: 49:42
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2018
Styles: Electric Blues, West Coast Blues
Art: Full

01. Strange Land (3:35)
02. Sad About It (2:50)
03. Last Clean Shirt (5:02)
04. Long As I Have You (6:38)
05. Brand New Way To Walk (2:44)
06. Swamp Dump (3:48)
07. How About That (3:01)
08. Still A Fool (4:57)
09. Nightlife (2:06)
10. Wild Ride (3:29)
11. No Better Time Than Now (2:21)
12. Every Now And Than (9:09)

Personnel:
John Clifton - Vocals, HarplGuitar
Scott Abeyta - Guitar
Matt Moulton - Bass
John Shafer - Drums
Roman Rivera - Drums
Bartek Szopinski - Piano

As a co-founder (w/ brother Bill Clifton) of Fresno's The MoFo Party Band, John Clifton has solidified himself as one of Central California's most in demand Blues frontmen since he started in the late '80's. His from the gut vocal and harmonica presence and high energy performances have captivated audiences worldwide.

Hitting the road hard since the early days and performing over 150 dates a year, John regularly tours in the U.S. and has headlined some of the most well known venues and festivals throughout Europe such as the Beersel Blues Festival in Belgium, and the Blues Express and Polish Boogie Festivals, both in Poland. He has also electrified audiences on festivals and in venues throughout the islands of New Zealand and Fiji!

Most recently in 2017, The John Clifton Blues Band Headlined at The Mount Dora Blues & Groove Fest in Florida and The Blierock Blues Fest in The Netherlands. Also in 2016 performed on the Doheny Blues Festival, California's largest and most prestigious festivals, with Edgar Winter and Lynyrd Skynyrd headlining. He also injected a shot of adrenaline to the acclaimed Edition de Bain de Blues Festival in France.

With style and prowess on the level of Kim Wilson and Rod Piazza, John has always kept it real with his own voice and identity and never set out to be a copy of any of his musical heroes. As a showman he delivers straight from the heart, soul, and gut, staying clear of the typical clichés and novelties.

He also keeps things fresh and exciting by effortlessly infusing styles from West Coast to Chicago Blues, classic R&B and Soul, to some hard driving vintage Rock'n'Roll.

John's reputation and performances have earned him the respect of many of the greats as he has been invited on stage with the likes of James Cotton, Rod Piazza, Tommy Castro, John Mayall, Huey Lewis, Willie Big Eyes Smith, Luther Tucker, Kim Wilson, Billy Boy Arnold, James Harman, and Rusty Zinn. He was also given the honor of opening for BB King, winning and being a multiple nominee for the Modesto Area Music Awards, and receiving the "Declaration of Appreciation" from the State of California for his contribution to the arts.

In addition, John was asked to tour and record as the featured harmonica player with Big Bill Morganfield, Blues Hall of Fame inductee and son of Muddy Waters, on his 2016 release "Blood Stains On The Wall".

He has also brought his skills as a producer to the studio with a band from Poland called The Boogie Boys, featuring piano giant Bartek Szopinski, and winning the Polish Blues Award for “Best Blues Album 2013” for their CD “Made In Cali”.

John captured the attention of Scott Abeyta, owner of Rip Cat Records in Southern California, and was added to a roster that included The Blasters, the 44's, and Kid Ramos among many other great names. He released his first solo album "Let Yourself Go" in 2015 to worldwide acclaim and airplay, and the single "Let Your Self Go" charted in the Top 10 on the Duke University WXDU Americana Show.

The album boasts guest performances by Kid Ramos, Rusty Zinn, brother Bill Clifton, Bartek Szopinski, Marty Dodson, and Bob Welsh. Scott Abeyta holds down the main guitar duties, and fellow Fresno music icons Roger Perry, Jake Finney, and John Shafer are also featured.

John Clifton...one of those rare musicians that has dedicated himself to the Blues and has found continued success and relevance by remaining dedicated, excited, hardworking, and focused.

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John Clifton - Let Yourself Go

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 41:21
Size: 94.7 MB
Styles: West Coast blues
Year: 2015
Art: Front

[2:59] 1. Let Yourself Go
[2:25] 2. The Gamble
[4:18] 3. Beer Joint
[3:17] 4. Would You Understand
[3:15] 5. Big John From Mississippi
[3:19] 6. Anytime Is Cool
[2:27] 7. Dig Yourself
[2:02] 8. Have Your Way Baby
[1:43] 9. Buddy Buddy Friends
[5:11] 10. Garbage Day
[4:37] 11. Tell Me Baby
[3:25] 12. Everytime You Come Around
[2:18] 13. Big Man In A Small Town

John Clifton from Fresno California is a blues harmonica player, guitarist, and vocalist with remarkable style and originality. He is a veteran of the west coast blues scene having traveled worldwide performing since the late1980’s. He is best known for his work with the Central California blues group The MoFo Party Band. He formed with his brother in 1989. They've played many festivals and clubs all over the USA, Europe and South pacific regions.

John Clifton as a solo artist has performed notable shows with The Mark Hummell Harmonica Blowout that featured Huey Lewis, John Mayall, James Cotton and Other greats, The Austrian Boogie Festival in Vienna Austria, Blues Express Festival in Poland, and Blues Night in Fredrikshaven Denmark. He is a producer and songwriter; many of his original compositions get regular worldwide radio airplay. As a record producer he has award winning recordings such as The Boogie Boy’s from Poland’s 2012 “Made in Cali” won Polish Blues Top Award for "Album of the Year"(featuring 3 of John’s original songs). John Clifton is a consummate performer with a love for the stage, he is energetic and entertaining and a veteran at his craft. an avid record collector music historian and story teller,

Let Yourself Go mc
Let Yourself Go zippy

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