Roger C. Wade & The Houserockers - Shake It Loose!

Album: Shake It Loose!
Size: 99,3 MB
Time: 42:36
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues, R&B
Art: Front, back

1. On My Mind (2:02)
2. Walked Away With My Soul (2:27)
3. She's Got That Groove (2:56)
4. She Knows Me (3:15)
5. Ode To Billie Joe (3:34)
6. Laundry Man (2:54)
7. Your Hairline's On The Run (3:10)
8. The T Is Hot (2:39)
9. Ain't Lyin To You (4:39)
10. Keep Me Outta Trouble (3:28)
11. Big Ten Inch (2:28)
12. Jambalaya Jam (2:06)
13. Shake It Loose (2:46)
14. Late Night Swing (4:05)

There is no substitute for experience – and after 30 years on stage, Roger C. Wade & The Houserockers have nothing left to prove, but plenty to give. Their new album Shake It Loose! celebrates a rare anniversary: three decades of groove, sweat, and tireless blues passion.

From the first notes of “On My Mind” to the relaxed finale of “Late Night Swing,” this album offers exactly the energy and joy of playing that only a well-rehearsed band with real stage experience can deliver. Between robust original compositions and carefully selected covers, jump blues, classic R&B, and piano grooves à la New Orleans are mixed together - with Roger's distinctive vocals and harp playing always at the center.

The regular line-up – Roger C. Wade (vocals, harp), Marion Wade (piano), T-Man Michalke (guitar), Stephan “Roffi” Roffmann (double bass) and Micha Maass (drums) – is joined by top-class guests such as saxophone legends Sax Gordon and Tommy Schneller. Jaska Prepula adds extra depth with his electric bass on three tracks. Shake It Loose! was recorded and mixed with great attention to detail – in the spirit of the old school.

It's more than just an album: it's a celebration pressed onto vinyl. A tribute to the past, but with an eye to the future. And above all, proof of why this band has held its own for 30 years: strong songs, deep feeling, and an unbroken joy in making music.

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Franck L. Goldwasser, Christian Rannenberg, Roger C. Wade - Crazed And Dangerous

Size: 127.0 MB
Time: 54:36
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2022
Styles: Electric Blues, Blues Rock
Art: Front & Back

01. Weekend Woman (4:46)
02. Sweet Little Grey Pigeon (3:57)
03. Crazed And Dangerous (4:45)
04. Troubled Shoes (4:12)
05. Bad Iburg Breakdown (3:37)
06. The Road Not Taken (4:53)
07. She's Hip (4:53)
08. Mother Earth (5:12)
09. If You Dig Me (Let Me Know) (4:13)
10. Down In The Alley (4:08)
11. The Real Hustle (3:27)
12. My Daily Wish (Bonus Track, Live) (6:27)

Personnel:
Franck L. Goldwasser: Vocals, Guitar
Christian Rannenberg: Vocals, Piano
Roger C. Wade: Vocals, Harmonica

The US-American Franck L. Goldwasser, who comes from France, has long been known to both US and European blues fans. Born in Paris and living in California for almost 40 years, the renowned guitarist/singer not only has his own bands, but is also a hip sideman who has worked with Sonny Rhodes, Jimmy McCracklin, Rick Estrin, Charlie Musselwhite, Sunnyland Slim, James Harman and many more . has played.
As one of the leading blues pianists in the world, Christian Rannenberg is a legend on European stages. He learned the subtleties of the blues piano from none other than Blind John Davis, the most sought-after studio pianist of the 1930s. He can also count pianists such as Sunnyland Slim, Henry Gray, James Booker and Willie Mabon among his mentors and teachers. He spent some years of his career in Chicago and California. Blues and boogie piano at its finest.
With the harmonica player and singer Roger C. Wade (Little Roger & The Houserockers / It Takes Two), who has been known for his spontaneity, humor and an energetic "stage presence" on European stages for 30 years, the audience can look forward to a very special listening experience.
A rare delight not to be missed.

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Franck L. Goldwasser, Christan Rannenberg and Roger C. Wade - Crazed And Dangerous

Size: 134,4 MB - 311 MB
Time: 57:07
File: MP3 @ 320K/s - Flac
Released: 2022
Styles: Blues
Art: Front

1. Weekend Woman (4:46)
2. Sweet Little Grey Pigeon (3:57)
3. Crazed And Dangerous (4:45)
4. Troubled Shoes (4:11)
5. Bad Iburg Breakdown (3:37)
6. The Road Not Taken (4:53)
7. She's Hip (4:53)
8. Mother Earth (5:12)
9. If You Dig Me (Let Me Know) (4:13)
10. Down In The Alley (4:08)
11. The Real Hustle (3:27)
12. Watermill Jump (2:30)
13. My Daily Wish (Bonus Track, Live) (6:27)

The US-American Franck L. Goldwasser, who comes from France, has long been known to both US and European blues fans. Born in Paris and living in California for almost 40 years, the renowned guitarist/singer not only has his own bands, but is also a hip sideman who has worked with Sonny Rhodes, Jimmy McCracklin, Rick Estrin, Charlie Musselwhite, Sunnyland Slim, James Harman and many more . has played. As one of the leading blues pianists worldwide, Christian Rannenberg is a legend on European stages. He learned the subtleties of the blues piano from none other than Blind John Davis, the most sought-after studio pianist of the 1930s. He can also count pianists such as Sunnyland Slim, Henry Gray, James Booker and Willie Mabon among his mentors and teachers. He spent some years of his career in Chicago and California. Blues and boogie piano at its finest. With the harmonica player and singer Roger C. Wade (Little Roger & The Houserockers / It Takes Two), who has been known for his spontaneity, humor and an energetic "stage presence" on European stages for 30 years, the audience can look forward to a very special listening experience. A rare delight not to be missed.

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Till Seidel & Roger C.Wade - It Takes Two

Size: 76.1 MB
Time: 32:10
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2021
Styles: Blues, Harmonica Blues
Art: Full

01. Lovestruck (2:21)
02. Just Your Fool (3:00)
03. Bo Shittley (3:34)
04. Lockdown City (3:17)
05. Quick Feet (3:04)
06. Dreams (3:35)
07. Play A Little While (2:35)
08. Evil Woman (2:53)
09. The Night (4:31)
10. At The Station (3:15)

"It Takes Two" - Roger and Till - Two of the leading blues musicians in this country as a duo! Born in England, Roger C. Wade (voc / harp) and Till Seidel (voc / guit) present a fresh mix of traditional blues, boogie and rock 'n roll. Sometimes classics from the 40s and 50s or rock 'n roll from the 60s. Two singers, a harmonica, a guitar, a relaxed joy in playing - Roger and Till guarantee a wonderful evening with old and new friends of the blues and boogie.

In the last 25 years Roger C. Wade (harp / vocals) has established himself as an outstanding harmonica player of the guild of German blue traditionalists. His powerful and sensitive style, haunting blues feeling paired with a healthy amount of virtuosity inspires the blues specialist and the party audience alike. Spontaneity, humor and an energetic "stage presence" - this is how the audience has valued Roger C. Wade for over 20 years in Germany and Europe.

Born in 1968 in Norwich, England, Roger discovered not only British blues but mainly his love for classic blues in the mid-1980s. After his first gigs as a duo on the streets of England, he was drawn to Germany, where he played in his first German blues band in the early 1990s, initially as a sideman and then as a frontman and singer. Shortly thereafter, Roger formed his first band, Excuse My Blues , together with his wife Marion on the piano. The course was set and the direction clear - it was about blues, boogie and RnB. In 1994 Roger spent several months in the US , where he played with many well-known blues artists between New York and San Francisco.

After this exciting and character-shaping time, Roger returned to Germany and founded the band Little Roger & The Houserockers with his wife Marion on piano and Tilmann Michalke on guitar. In the past 25 years, numerous well-known musicians have appeared at the band, including Alex Schulz, Chris Rannenberg, Marc T and many more. After the early death of his duo partner Jens Turowski and two successful Night Walkers records , Roger and Till got together and founded the duo "Roger and Till".

In order to get into the blues in the Lower Saxony province at the beginning of the 2000s, you need above all interest. Admittedly, the way to the blues in Hildesheim was not that difficult, after all, some of the most famous blues bands in Germany come from this small city near Hanover. When Till Seidel picked up the guitar at the age of 14, there was initially only music of the harder pace. But where did Angus Young get his "duck walk" and his bending? “Searching through my father's record cabinet was like reading a book, which gets more exciting with each chapter. Suddenly there was Chess Records, Howlin 'Wolf, Muddy Waters, Little Walterand so much more. ”This music was like a revelation. While plastic pop and German rock were going up and down on the radio, Till Seidel occupied himself more and more with music that had something to tell. “In the beginning it wasn't even about the lyrics, but the way of playing music. It was rough and honest and had rough edges. Not like this softened crap from radio and television. ”Over time, Till Seidel sharpened his profile more and more. “I found my niche with this type of music. If people say the blues is boring, I might blow my skin. From the 20s to the 60s, no genre can offer more diversity. ”While he was a sideman in various bands at the beginning he devoted himself more to the 50s blues,to pay tribute to his heroes like T-Bone Walker and Johnny Guitar Watson, he embarked on a new path with his own band.

“New” is relative, because of course retro music is still in love. However, he and his band are more dedicated to the 60s rhythm & blues. " In addition to BB King, Freddie King and Otis Rush, I'm also into Little Milton, Bobby Bland and Al Green. In the 60s, so many elements of blues and soul were mixed in R&B and that turns me on." he proves himself with his kind of R&B in front of an American audience. He accompanied BB & The Blues Shacks on their California tourand was allowed to play in the preliminary program. In addition to the audience, he was also able to convince radio DJ Art Martel (Straight Up Blues Productions, Delta Groove) and publicist David Mac (Blues Junction). In the October 2016 issue of the bluesnews magazine dedicated a two-page feature to him, drawing attention to the newcomer in Germany. In the spring of 2017, the "fat little boy from Lower Saxony" released his CD "Lazy Man's Land", which was given very positive reviews by numerous critics. Since 2018 Till Seidel has also devoted himself to a solo project in which the accent is more on his guitar, his singing and the more traditional way of playing the blues. In 2019 his latest album "Get On Board!"

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Roger C. Wade & Marion Wade - Cookin' At Home

Size: 121.8 MB
Time: 51:49
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2021
Styles: Electric Blues, Harmonica Blues
Art: Full

01. Something Don't Smell Right (2:51)
02. Playing With Fire (3:36)
03. Habanero Hop (3:04)
04. How Long (3:30)
05. Cajun Fish Tacos (2:13)
06. Let Me Stay (4:06)
07. Ain't Nobody's Business (3:56)
08. I've Been Framed (2:24)
09. Here Today, Gone Tomorrow (2:27)
10. You're Outa Sight (2:59)
11. Patatas Bravas (2:52)
12. Women Be Wise (4:19)
13. And I Drank (3:21)
14. Take It Easy, Baby (5:31)
15. Fly Away (4:33)

Despite the lockdown that dominated 2020, Roger and Marion have still managed to follow up on the now legendary ‘Lockdown Sessions’ double CD that appeared on CrossCut Records with this, their latest offering. A rare mix of Blues, Boogie, R‘n’B and Swing featuring renowned musicians from the UK, Spain, Belgium and Italy, ‘Cookin’ At Home’ finally allows the husband-and-wife duo to record some new and long-planned material with friends from around Europe. CD and LP, including the full CD plus bonus tracks, to appear in April 2021.

Marion provides the classy rolling, traditional blues piano she has become known for, from early Blues to Boogie and a touch of Swing, with Roger taking lead vocals on all but three tracks, his harmonica providing spectacular highlights firmly in the footsteps of his influences, William Clarke, Rice Miller et al. The amazing Balta Bordoy and Jack O Roonie are back on board with Veronica Sbergia and Michael van Merwyk offering up vocals as only they can. Shakedown Tim stirs up a whirlwind ? la Pee Wee Crayton and Tommy Schneller is responsible for the sexy, saxy sauce. A wonderful guest appearance by picker-extraordinaire Max De Bernardi is a delight. The drums honours are shared by three of the best: Micha Maass, Andre Werkmeister and Alex Lex. A beautiful melange of tasty ingredients.

The ‘Lockdown Sessions’ were awarded Album of the Year UK for 2020 and have a place in the German museum ‘Haus der Geschichte’ due to their historical significance, now ‘Cookin’ At Home’ is following hot on its heels, piping hot!

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The Night Walkers - Struttin'

Size: 74,7 MB
Time: 32:37
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2019
Styles: Harmonica Blues
Art: Full

01. Before You Do Your Thing (3:40)
02. Take Me Home (3:54)
03. You Left Me (3:13)
04. Struttin' (3:22)
05. Pissing On Your Grave (2:01)
06. Six Strings Down (3:13)
07. Think You Need A Shot (4:05)
08. Popcorn Man (3:20)
09. Hush Hush (3:18)
10. You Gotta Move (2:27)

With Roger C. Wade (harmonica - from Little Roger & The Houserockers) and Brother Snakeoil (guitar - from The Medicine Men), two experienced musicians and singers have joined forces to form an exciting duo that approaches the blues in a traditional way.
Beside little known compositions of US-American idols there are some well done own numbers on this CD which comes packed in a simple cardboard sleeve. Entertaining.

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Roger C. Wade Meets Balta Bordoy - The Schoolhouse Sessions

Size: 105,0 MB
Time: 44:34
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2018
Styles: Chicago Blues, Piano Blues
Art: Front & Back

01. It Must Have Been The Devil (3:25)
02. Hate To See You Go (3:28)
03. My Daily Wish (5:44)
04. Stop Right Now (2:29)
05. Baby What's Wrong (2:00)
06. Treat Me Right (4:09)
07. Mean, Mean Man (2:58)
08. Take A Chance (3:24)
09. Jemima (3:44)
10. Little Baby (3:21)
11. Act Like You Love Me (3:50)
12. Pickin' Chicken Boogie (2:39)
13. Things Have Changed (3:18)

"Finally! Marion and I had been looking to make these recordings for a long time and, as is so often the case, they got put on the back-burner. We both play in the Houserockers and have other individual projects, so time, energy and money are not always as plentiful as they could be! In 2017, I met and played with Balta Bordoy as part of a harmonica festival in Spain (with the great Victor Puertas and Thomas Toussaint ? check them out!) and was sold on the idea of making these recordings when I saw him play with Marion in a small club in Barcelona. The spirit of Otis Spann and Robert Jr. Lockwood ? wow! Let?s do it! Old-school, post-war Chicago in the footsteps of Otis, Walter, Sonny Boy etc.

We asked T-Man, the Houserockers guitarist extraordinaire, to join us. I knew he would be the perfect complement to Balta and I was right, as evidenced throughout this album! I decided we should get some drums on some tracks. Two guitars, piano and drums ? fantastic! I had met jazz drummer Drori Mondlak many years before when we shared a rehearsal room and had seen him play with his wife, the renowned saxophonist Karolina Strassmayer in the band Klaro! Drori would bring that swinging brush and stick work to the recordings that I was looking for à la Fred Below. The amazing Abi Linden found us the school in Hürth, which had a fantastic Steinway grand and a great room for recording. Two days in various formations, old ideas, new ideas and the result can be heard here. Hope you like this honest, no-frills blues."

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