Nelsen Adelard Band - Blues Got A Hold On Me

Album: Blues Got A Hold On Me
Size: 97,9 MB
Time: 42:19
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1999
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues
Art: Full

1. Don't Stop Now! (3:27)
2. Tell Me Honey Why'd You Do Me Wrong? (4:06)
3. Black And Blue (5:15)
4. Blues Got A Hold On Me (2:50)
5. Didn't Have To Leave Me Alone (6:35)
6. Give It One More Try (4:35)
7. Jacko's In The Bayou (5:44)
8. Jive Talkin' Mama (4:24)
9. Gotta Boogie! (2:18)
10. Ain't Misbehavin' (3:02)

Born into a show business family, Nelsen was already a professional musician at 15. A true "blues journeyman" Nelsen earned his stripes playing tough, gritty joints and taverns of the East Coast Blues Circuit. He opened for and shared the stage with such greats as Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Matt "Guitar" Murphy and Pine Top Perkins. Inspired by these legends, Nelsen developed a melodic driving style on both guitar and harmonics. A world class blues vocalist, Nelsen's voice is truly an expressive instrument. Striking the right balance of torment, and tenderness so essential to this style.

Nelsen recorded his first solo album "Blues Got A Hold On Me" with J Bird Records in 1999. Strong local sales and southern air play got him a deal for his second album with then fledgling label Hot Rod Records. Recording the basic tracks in LA and flying to Austin to put the finishing touches on the record with some of Austin's hottest session slingers. Jack Of All Trades was released to rave reviews in 2002.

Note: This album was reissued in 2007, now retitled "Blues Still Got A Hold On Me". The reissue contains the same songs but has a different front cover.

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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Nelsen Adelard - Jack Of All Trades

Album: Jack Of All Trades
Size: 101,3 MB
Time: 43:33
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2002
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues
Art: Full

1. Boogie Woogie Blue (3:12)
2. Tell The Truth (4:53)
3. In Walks G (2:45)
4. Back To Hermosa (3:32)
5. Too Bad (5:25)
6. El Harpo (2:40)
7. Guitar Blues (3:22)
8. Stay With Me (Just For Tonight) (4:11)
9. I'm Here To Stay (4:29)
10. RC Cola (And A Moonpie) (3:16)
11. Nelsen's Jump (2:45)
12. God Bless The Child (2:57)

Singing lead and adding guitar, keyboards, and blues harp to his personal arsenal, Nelsen Adelard is indeed a musical "Jack Of All Trades". His latest album is a passionate blend of jump blues, boogie, and low down moanin' that features the leaders blues harp and heartfelt vocals. Backed by John Duzik on bass and Andrew Shreve on drums, Adelard interprets ten originals and two classic tunes for a wide audience. His expressive vocal tone and throaty harp lead a swinging session in which rhythm and blues stand on equal footing with soul.

Guests play a large part in the big, round sound Adelard's mustered up this time out. His band is joined by guitarists Johnny Moeller and Guy Forsyth, tenor saxophonist Kaz Kazanoff, drummer Marc Nelipovich and harpist Gary Primich, who battles the leader in a two-harmonica showdown on "In Walks G". Elsewhere, the spirit remains buoyantly fluid, as Adelard sings "RC Cola (And A Moonpie)" with it's familiar step, a Louisiana swamp blues with searing Bo Diddley beat, "I'm Here To Stay", two lively instrumental numbers, a light jump blues that he calls "Back To Hermosa" and a swinger that's aptly titled "Boogie Woogie Blue".

The program finishes up with a tender duo interpretation of "God Bless The Child". With something for everyone to hold onto dearly, Nelsen Adelard has come up with another winner. /Jim Santella, Southland Blues

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Nelsen Adelard - Unplugged

Album: Unplugged
Size: 81,7 MB
Time: 35:00
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2006
Styles: Blues
Art: Front, inside, tray, cd

1. Four Winds Blow (3:00)
2. Shake Rattle & Roll (4:42)
3. Gotta Boogie (2:38)
4. Back Door Man (5:30)
5. Woman By My Side (2:53)
6. Boogie Woogie Blue (3:08)
7. She Moves Me/Standin Round Cryin (5:44)
8. Don't Stop Now (3:13)
9. No Good To Cry (Bonus) (4:09)

Nelsen Adelard has built a formidable reputation as a harp player, but on "Unplugged" his harp takes a back seat to his acoustic guitar playing, as he works through a selection of originals and covers that steer away from your typical acoustic blues fare. In fact, the opening track, "Four Winds Blow", is the only country blues on this set, a rambling blues replete with plaintive slide and melancholy vocals.

The second track then sets the scene for the rest of this CD, as Adelard swings into a Big Joe Turner medley of "Shake Rattle & Roll" and "Honey Hush" replete with keening slide and sinewy sax, Mark Norris's squalling sax then stretching out, in unison with Adelard's vocals, over a thudding backbeat. "Gotta Boogie" does exactly that, a slab of swinging R&B fired by jumping sax and tantalizing guitar picking and vocals - whilst Wolf's "Back Door Man" and Adelard's own "Woman By My Side" both ride funky riffs - the former featuring wailing harp, Adelard's impassioned vocals echoed by Mikey Mo's wild guitar - whilst on the latter, smokey sax mirrors Adelard's strutting vocals.

The infectious "Boogie Woogie Blue" has a strong Little Charlie feel, with harp and sax swinging in unison; a Muddy Waters medley of "She Moves Me/Standin Round Cryin" features Adelard's compelling vocals riding a mesmerizing riff and moaning harp - whilst "Don't Stop Now" is a jumping West Coast Blues replete with hip vocals and swinging harp and sax. The set is rounded out with a live cut, the tough "No Good To Cry". Another fine CD from Adelard that will appeal to lovers of West Coast blues, R&B and all lovers of good-time blues. /Mick Rainsford

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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Nelsen Adelard - South By Southwest

Year: 2008
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 39:11
Size: 90,2 MB
Styles: Electric blues, harmonica blues
Scans: Front

1. One More Mile To Go (4:36)
2. Rocket 88 (3:28)
3. I Ain't Gonna Miss LA (3:48)
4. Contractor Blues (3:47)
5. Do What You Do (2:51)
6. Rock It Right (4:37)
7. Shake Off Some Of That Gloom (4:18)
8. Can't Get Through To You (3:40)
9. Boogie On Down The Road (4:16)
10. Sweet Home In McComb (3:44)

Nelson Adelard's most recent disc is a treat. Nelson was on the West Coast for a number of years, and he recently relocated from Southern California to Mississippi. Here he plays harmonica, guitar, piano and sings - and he does each with an abundance of energy and joy.

The first two cuts here "One More Mile To Go" and "Rocket 88" were recorded live back in 2006 by the West Coast Band - Nelson and John Duzik on bass, Uncle Ben Beckley on drums, Mikey Mo on guitar and Mark Norris on sax - and they set a high standard for the new band to follow on the rest of the disc.

But it soon becomes obvious that moving has lubricated Adelard's song writing in really good ways. These new songs stick in your head. And the band - Nelson with Louisiana natives James Slaughter on bass and Greg Worley on drums - is surely up to the challenge. Nothing is fancy, but these guys splash love and chops all over this disc.

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Nelsen Adelard - Take Me Back

Year: 2004
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 40:38
Size: 94,2 MB
Styles: Harmonica blues, Louisiana blues
Scans: Front, sleeve, inlay, tray, cd

1. Take Me Back (4:59)
2. Sugar Pie (3:29)
3. Call On Me (4:56)
4. Big Mamou (2:42)
5. The Professor Is In (2:14)
6. Blues All Night (5:36)
7. Brickyard Blues (4:13)
8. Mama Can I Play My Horn (3:53)
9. Back At Jax (2:45)
10. St James Infirmary (2:39)
11. Blues Got A Hold On Me (3:06)

Born into a show business family, Nelsen was already a professional musician at 15. A true "Blues Journeyman" Nelsen earned his stripes playing tough, gritty joints and taverns of the East Coast Blues Circuit. He shared the stage with such greats as Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Matt "Guitar" Murphy and Johnny Winter. Inspired by these legends, Nelsen developed a melodic driving style on both guitar and harmonica. A world class blues vocalist, Nelsen's voice is truly an expressive instrument. Striking the right balance of torment, and tenderness so essential to this style.

Nelsen recorded his first solo album "Blues Got A Hold On Me" with J Bird Records in 1999. Strong local sales and southern air play got him a deal for his second album with then fledgling label Hot Rod Records. Recording the basic tracks in LA and flying to Austin to put the finishing touches on the record with some of Austin's hottest session slingers. Jack Of All Trades was released to rave reviews in 2003.

His new album is a send up to the Louisiana style of blues that has influenced Nelsen throughout his career. "Take Me Back" is a true showcase of Nelsen's vocal ability as well as showing off his songwriting skills, and his proficiency on guitar, harp and piano.

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Nelsen Adelard - Voodou By You

Size: 98,5 MB
Time: 34:49
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2015
Styles: Harmonica Blues, Blues Rock
Art: Front

01. I Need Tonight With You (4:13)
02. Get In The Groove (3:47)
03. Mon Cheri (3:40)
04. May Just Have To Set You Free (4:58)
05. Voodou By You (4:38)
06. Boom (2:57)
07. Train Whistle Blues (5:26)
08. I'm Gone (2:29)
09. Down The Road I Go (2:38)

Blue Track is proud to announce the release of The Nelsen Adelard Band's sixth album “Voodou By You”. The title is a lighthearted nod to the crazy things our better halves can seemingly make us do without our knowledge.

The album starts out in true Adelard form with the original “I Need Tonight With You” through five Delta Blues jams to the title track “Voodou By You.”

What follows are four more originals reminiscent of the cut back trio approach Adelard took on his previous album, There’s even an a cappella type harmonica and drum number that showcases Nelsen’s affinity for the original.

Nelsen moved down to the Clearwater, Florida area and hooked up with his old friend and band mate, Jon Puhl. They played together in early incarnations of the NAB back in the 70s. Puhl brought with him a tight rhythm section of Mick Donner on bass and Phil Christman on drums. Nelsen’s old friend and west coast band mate, Mark Norris even pops in for a couple tracks on the saxophone.

The new album “Voodou By You” is a smoking example of their combined talents. Excellent performances, great riffs and a no nonsense approach to modern Blues.

Voodou By You

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