Li'l Ronnie & The Grand Dukes - Got It Live From '05

Album: Got It Live From '05
Size: 124,8 MB
Time: 54:15
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2023
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues
Art: Front

1. Mellow Chick (5:18)
2. Bettin On My Baby (4:44)
3. Cross Eyed Suzie Lee (3:04)
4. Life Changes (3:23)
5. Early Monday Morning (5:40)
6. Hey Little Girl (5:23)
7. Love Trance (4:56)
8. Rock This House (9:03)
9. V's Boogie (Bonus) (3:16)
10. Need Your Love So Bad (Bonus) (6:20)
11. Same Thing Could Happen To You (Bonus) (3:03)

During Covid confinement, singer and harmonica player Ronnie Owens spent time listening to some of his band Li’l Ronnie & The Grand Dukes’ old live shows recordings. One of them belonged to a 2005 concert. It was very well recorded and had an excellent sound too. Now Ronnie has rescued it to the delight of blues lovers who look for the best music, because the album is really impressive. Eight fantastic songs have been selected from that concert, respecting the same order they were played live, plus three bonus tracks recorded on studio.

The band included Ronnie Owens on vocals and harmonica, Robert Frahm on guitar, John Fralin on piano and organ, Bryan Smith on bass and George Sheppard on drums, all of them great musicians and amazing blues masters, a language they perfectly know and totally control. It is a real pleasure to savor and enjoy these eleven juicy attractive dishes, full of a very special fragrance and quality, where the best blues prevail and shine at really high level. /Vicente P. Zumel, La Hora del Blues

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Li'l Ronnie & The Grand Dukes - Do What Cha Do

Size: 97,8 MB
Time: 41:19
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2005
Styles: Electric Blues
Art: Full

01. Long Distance Lover (3:25)
02. Wine Headed Woman (3:18)
03. Just Like A Woman (4:11)
04. Take A Chance (2:37)
05. Life Changes (3:37)
06. Love Trance (4:07)
07. Walk The Talk (3:04)
08. Just A Fool (4:41)
09. She Wild (2:35)
10. Sugar Babe (4:41)
11. Still Sweatin' (4:57)

Personnel:
Ronnie Owens: Harmonica, Vocals
Michael Dutton: Guitar
Steve Utt: Piano, Organ
Tommy Hannigan; Bass
Geoge Sheppard: Drums

One of the finest retro blues bands from the east coast. Produced by Anson Funderburgh they are delivering a nice set of eleven originals. Rooted in Chicago style blues and urban swing and r&b. Naturally enough, Ronnie Ownes and the band did not re-invent the blues. They album has class, though. It should be a treat for all lovers of the more traditional styles in blues.

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Blue & Lonesome Duo (Li'l Ronnie & Gordon Harrower) - Pacing The Floor

Size: 109.9 MB
Time: 47:22
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2018
Styles: Delta Blues, Harmonica Blues
Art: Full

01. Drop Down Mama (2:57)
02. Wine Headed Woman (4:21)
03. Mean Red Spider (3:27)
04. Act Like You Love Me (2:46)
05. Careless Love (3:33)
06. Too Fast For Conditions (3:34)
07. Needed Time (3:02)
08. Pacing The Floor (3:28)
09. Try Me (2:57)
10. Country Boy (3:11)
11. Out On The Road (3:07)
12. Can't Buy Me Love (3:14)
13. Raining In My Heart (3:55)
14. More Than Eye Candy (3:42)

From the Gulf coast north, through the piedmont to the rowdy streets of Chicago,two seasoned veterans share their vision and souls on original and classic blues. Featuring blues harmonica legend Li'l Ronnie Owens on harmonica, vocals and foot drums with his partner in the blues, renowned singer/guitarist Gordon Harrower. Ronnie is widely known for fronting his own band, 'Li'l Ronnie & the Grand Dukes' for over 25 years, while releasing 10 critically acclaimed CDs and performing at blues Festivals and music venues around the world. Gordon Harrower also plays in the 'Grand Dukes' and fronts his own band 'Rattlesnake Shake'. The duo setting finds them deep in different styles of the blues genre. They play as if possessed. 'This sounds killer!' - Mark Wenner of The Nighthawks

Pacing The Floor

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Li'l Ronnie & The Grand Dukes - Too Fast For Conditions

Size: 108,1 MB
Time: 47:07
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1998
Styles: Electric Blues, Blues Rock
Art: Full

01. Cross Eyed Suzie Lee (2:48)
02. Too Fast For Conditions (5:11)
03. I Found My Baby (3:17)
04. Bettin' On My Baby (3:28)
05. The Spin (3:11)
06. Love Life (4:08)
07. Blame It On Me (4:35)
08. Roll, Roll, Roll (3:25)
09. T-Bonin', Pt. 1 (3:51)
10. Lonely Man (3:27)
11. My Aching Head (3:10)
12. I Wasted Too Much Time (4:15)
13. Don't Get Around Much Anymore (2:15)

Swing and jump blues with a 50's feel from blues veteran and Hohner harmonica endorsee Li'l Ronnie and his touring band the Grand Dukes featuring special guests Pete Kanaras of the Nighthawks and Kevin McKendree of Delberty McClinton's band. Produced by Martin Gary.

BAND MEMBERS: Ronnie Owens (Vocals and Harmonica) Ivan Appelrouth (Guitar) Bobby Olive (Drums) Steve Riggs (Upright and Electric Bass) Kevin McKendree (Piano and Hammond B-3) Pete Kanaras (Guitar) Craig Schneider (Bass) Jim Wark ( Guitar) Chris Watling (Tenor and Baritone Sax) Allan MacEwan (Trumpet). Features special guests Pete Kanaras, Kevin McKendree & Ivan Appelrouth. The album contains a genre blending mix of blues and American music by Li'l Ronnie, George 'Harmonica' Smith, Guitar Junior & Duke Ellington. Songs include Cross Eyed Suzie Lee, I Found My Baby, The Spin, Love Life and more!

"The good news is I received your CD, the bad news is I've already worn it out! It's a great CD. You can expect to see 'Too Fast For Conditions' on my playlist". -- STAN RUFFO- BLUES ON TAP

Too Fast For Conditions

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Terry Garland & Li'l Ronnie - Live At The Canal Club

Size: 114,1 MB
Time: 48:37
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2012
Styles: Acoustic Blues
Art: Full

01. Hard Weather (3:54)
02. Stagger Lee (4:30)
03. Upside Your Head (3:55)
04. Trouble On The Way (5:36)
05. Can't Be Satisfied (5:47)
06. Bettin' On My Baby (4:58)
07. It's A Sin (4:34)
08. Think Big (3:59)
09. Lifes Changes (4:15)
10. Crazy Mixed Up World (3:55)
11. Dude Boy Boogie (3:10)

Blues masters Terry Garland and Li'l Ronnie have been performing as a duo since December 31, 2009. Although they had performed together in the past, this time it really clicked. Their electrifying sound mesmerizes the listener. Both Terry & Ronnie have long distinguished recording careers, as they are both vocalists, songwriters and interpreters their repertoire is varied, exciting and spontaneous.

Terry Garland is known internationally as a master slide and acoustic guitarist. Terry performs world wide and has performed at top blues festivals across the globe. The artist's impassioned songs, rare musical insight and depth make him one of the most innovative and praised contemporary blues and roots musicians. Terry's meticulous finger-picking and driving percussive foot-stomping unite with his vocal prowess to create an evocative, engaging transformation.

Born in Johnson City, TN., Terry's musical roots were pioneered by forefathers of the blues. During his youth, he studied the sounds of Robert Johnson, Jimmy Reed, Blind Willie McTell, Howling' Wolf and Lightning Hopkins, who inspired him to follow his calling. These pioneers played the blues on guitar or piano, they were the music. Just a voice and an instrument.

Harpist, singer/songwriter and Hohner Harmonica endorsee Ronnie Owens has been performing since the 60's and has been fronting his own bands for over 25 years. Ronnie and band have performed at top music festivals and venues including a headlining performance at the prestigious Lincoln Center. They have also played with and opened shows for some of the biggest names in the blues /rock world.

Terry and Ronnie recently recorded an electrifying live CD, 'Live at the Canal Club', with a planned release date of January, 2011. Terry and Ronnie are very excited about their new musical partnership.

Live At The Canal Club

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Li'l Ronnie And The BlueBeats feat. Claudia Carawan - Unfinished Business

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 55:17
Size: 126.6 MB
Styles: Electric blues, R&B
Year: 2014
Art: Front

[3:25] 1. Bring Your Fine Self Home
[4:44] 2. Too Fast for Conditions
[4:24] 3. Get Tough
[4:04] 4. I Feel a Heartache Coming On
[3:42] 5. Jump, Jive, Then You Wail
[3:34] 6. Unfinished Business
[5:05] 7. Hard Times
[4:24] 8. Cold Hard Cash
[3:10] 9. Thick & Thin
[2:57] 10. Stop Cheatin' Me Blind
[4:04] 11. Don't Have to Go Home
[4:45] 12. That's What a Girl Wants to Hear
[1:53] 13. I Just Met a Man
[5:00] 14. I Had a Warden for a Woman

This aptly titled CD 'unfinished business' has been a long time in the making and I believe certainly worth the wait. The Blue Beats were a very popular band in the blues / roots scene during the 80's and early 90's. This is their 2nd CD that they started recording way back in 91'. This recording features the soulful gospel tinged vocals of Claudia Carawan. They had written all the songs and had already recorded 8. But you know, sometimes life just gets in the way and things just don't turn out as planned. Well here it is over 23 years later and they're finally getting it finished. The record is a great mix of American musical styles, 12 originals and two choice covers by Ray Charles and Louie Prima.

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Li'l Ronnie & The Grand Dukes - Young And Evil

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 44:32
Size: 102.0 MB
Styles: Texas blues, Harmonica blues
Year: 2001
Art: Front

[4:18] 1. Leavin' Here Tonight
[4:21] 2. Mellow Chick
[4:57] 3. Young & Evil
[4:08] 4. Buck Naked
[2:34] 5. Rockin'
[3:23] 6. Think Big
[4:02] 7. Early One Monday Morning
[3:54] 8. Let Me Down Easy
[5:13] 9. I've Been Your Good Thing
[4:17] 10. Doggin' Round
[3:19] 11. Chicken Shack Boogie

An accomplished and entertaining set of traditional electric blues, Li'l Ronnie and the Grand Dukes translate reverence into impassioned performance. Joined by guitarist Anson Funderburgh, Ronnie Owens deftly leads his band through a roll call of blues genre exercises, from the loosely rocking Texas blues of "Leavin' Here Tonight" to a jump blues cover of Amos Milburn's "Chicken Shack Boogie" and a slow burning rendition of George Smith's "Early One Monday Morning." Owens more than holds his own on the seven originals here, as well, with big swinging blues shouters, tight soul grooves, and jazzy instrumentals all sharing time. As Owens is a soulful vocalist and standout harpist, he does well to allow his backing band to share the spotlight in his powerhouse performances. Sure, it's all been done before, but this kind of enthusiasm and authenticity makes for an addition that should be welcome in any blues collection.

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Li'l Ronnie & The Grand Dukes - Gotta Strange Feeling

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 54:51
Size: 125.6 MB
Styles: Harmonica blues
Year: 2012
Art: Front

[3:54] 1. Can't Buy My Love
[4:26] 2. Cold Hard Cash
[5:58] 3. Love Never Dies
[3:02] 4. Sweet Sue
[3:51] 5. Screaming & Crying
[3:21] 6. She's Bad Bad News
[3:04] 7. Buzz Me
[3:46] 8. Fat City
[3:39] 9. Can't Please Your Wife
[3:10] 10. Gotta Strange Feeling
[3:24] 11. I Won't Take It Anymore
[4:09] 12. Late Nite Blues
[5:36] 13. Bring Your Love Home
[3:24] 14. C'est La Vie

Recorded and written in the beginning of 2012, Gotta Strange Feeling showcases the superb songwriting of Owens and guitarist Ivan Appelrouth against a musical backdrop steeped in blues, swing and rock 'n' roll. For fans of Chess Records, Jimmy Reed, and Louisiana Swamp Blues, Li'l Ronnie & the Grand Dukes express a traditional blues feeling naturally. Gotta Strange Feeling, Sweet Sue, and Bring Your Love Home are jumpin' blues numbers that will certainly pack the dance floor! Cold Hard Cash is a swamp rocker straight out of the Little Feat book, while the 1950's blues of Chicago are recalled on Can't Please Your Wife, Fat City, and Late Nite Blues. A few choice covers like Chuck Berry's rocking C'est La Vie and the Louis Jordan classic, Buzz Me, round out the song selection. Slow deep-rooted tales and lively swingers. Based on the east coast, Owens leads this band with searing harp refrains and convincing vocals.

Ronnie Owens (vocals, harmonica); John Fralin (piano); John Sheppard (upright bass, electric bass); Mark Young (drums).

Recording information: Montrose Recording Studio, Richmond, VA.

Gotta Strange Feeling

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