Russ Green - Stone Cold

Album: Stone Cold
Size: 115,1 MB
Time: 50:01
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues
Art: Front, back

1. Lint Redux (6:38)
2. Stone Cold (4:08)
3. 12 Feet Of Water (5:35)
4. Hey Man (3:39)
5. Waitin' On You (4:40)
6. Nobody Knows (4:41)
7. Need You So Bad (5:20)
8. I Believe (6:12)
9. Troubled World (5:27)
10. Boogie Joint (3:38)

Chicago harmonica player, singer, songwriter, and producer Russ Green is helping carry the city’s rich blues tradition into a new generation. Known for his soulful vocals, expressive harmonica playing, and original songwriting, Green has toured, recorded, and performed with Grammy nominees and Blues Award winners John Primer and Lurrie Bell. Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, Green originally dreamed of playing guitar. Unable to afford one, he picked up a harmonica instead and soon found his calling. His development was shaped by two of Chicago’s legendary blues harp masters, Sugar Blue and Billy Branch, whose mentorship helped forge his distinctive style.

Green was featured on Severn Records’ acclaimed Chicago Blues Harmonica Project releases and produced a Blues Music Award-winning album for SiriusXM B.B. King’s Bluesville host Big Llou Johnson. Away from music, he enjoyed a successful career as an Assistant Director in film and television, with credits including ER, Prison Break, Road to Perdition, and The Break-Up. His 2018 debut, City Soul, was named one of DownBeat Magazine’s Best Blues Albums of 2018 and later selected by Living Blues Magazine as one of the Top 60 Blues Albums of the Decade. DownBeat praised Green’s ability to honor tradition while bringing a fresh perspective to the music.

His latest release, Stone Cold, has earned widespread critical acclaim for its modern Chicago blues sound, powerful songwriting, and dynamic performances, firmly establishing Russ Green as one of today’s most compelling voices in contemporary blues. Stone Cold finds Chicago bluesman Russ Green at the peak of his powers, delivering ten original songs fueled by soulful vocals, blazing harmonica, and modern songwriting rooted in tradition. Backed by a stellar band, Green blends gritty Chicago blues, deep grooves, and heartfelt storytelling into his most accomplished and compelling album yet. /Overton Music

Personnel: Russ Green (vocals, harmonica); Giles Corey, Vince Agwada (guitar); Vic Jackson (bass); Felix Pollard (drums); Joe Munroe (keyboards).

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Russ Green - City Soul

Size: 130,3 MB
Time: 56:23
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2018
Styles: Electric Blues
Art: Front

01. First Thing Smokin' (4:24)
02. Believe In Love (6:15)
03. The Edge (7:58)
04. Goin' Down South (Feat. Eric Bibb) (6:27)
05. Lover Man (5:35)
06. Train Of Pain (5:31)
07. Up From The Bottom (5:24)
08. Lint In My Pocket (5:26)
09. Somethin' New (4:24)
10. Love To Give (4:54)

Well there’s a new River Monster in the big Blues Pond and it’s Russ Green!

His new CD “City Soul,” is simply outrageous! Born and raised on the West Side of Chicago, Russ left town, only to return and find he was a harmonica player! He loved Hendrix, but couldn’t afford a guitar. So he picked up a harp. After being discharged from the Army, and attending Illinois University in Carbondale his life changed dramatically. He heard about Sugar Blue in Chicago and went to hear him. Changed his life! Here’s a guy who plays harmonica like Jimi played guitar! That was all it took.

He moved to Seattle only to return to Chicago, and he looked up Sugar blue this time. He also found Billy Branch, and the blues train hit the tracks! He has played on many TV shows, and has played or recorded with John Primer, and Lurrie Bell. He’s played the Chicago Blues Festival, Gloucester Blues Festival, and the San Francisco Blues Festival, along with others.

His beautiful baritone voice is wonderful, yet soft, it makes for some powerful listening. His harmonica playing is stratospheric, and melodic as well. He also has that hardcore blues sound. Sometimes you wonder when he even takes a breath! He opens up with a Muddy Waters and John Lee hooker type tune, to show that he can, and a little later goes full Hendrix on the harp. He also has Eric Bibb sitting in on vocals on one tune. Now we’re talking! “Going Down South,” with Eric Bibb is really cool. Eric sings and plays acoustic guitar on this one. Nine out of the ten tunes are written by Russ! He also dedicates the CD to his Grandfather, Shellie Green, Sr.

As he says, “The greatest man I ever met!” Thanks Russ. Respect! If you are a harp player, you need this one just to see that there are no limits to what you can do. You probably can’t play like this, but he can. His top notch band includes slide player Vince Agwada, Guitarist Giles Corey, Marvin Little on bass, and Ricky Nelson on drums. Joe Munroe plays some strong Hammond B3, and of course there’s Eric Bibb on one cut! Russ Green can sing, play and write some good stuff guys! So check it out! Very enjoyable! ~Blue Barry Faust – Smoky Mountain Blues Society.

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John Primer - Blues On Solid Ground

Year: 2012
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 57:39
Size: 133,7 MB
Styles: Blues
Scans: Full

1. Hiding Place (4:08)
2. Take Care Of Me (4:09)
3. Blues On Solid Ground (4:24)
4. When I Get Lonely (4:23)
5. Power Of Attorney (4:36)
6. Crazy For My Baby (5:01)
7. When I Met The Blues (4:24)
8. I Just Got Some News Today (3:46)
9. I Want To See You Before I Go (3:51)
10. Happy Blues (4:30)
11. Rambling Blues (4:40)
12. When I Leave Home (5:05)
13. Poor Man Blues (4:34)

The majority of Blues on Solid Ground consists of simple acoustic performances which showcase Primer’s ability as a vocalist and lyricist. There are straightforward solo acoustic numbers that are reminiscent of Lightin’ Hopkins, and others that feature piano accompaniment (from the great Barrelhouse Chuck) that invoke Scrapper Blackwell and Leroy Carr or Cephas & Wiggins. A couple traditional harmonica (courtesy Russ Green) and guitar duos are featured as well. Aficionados of pre-war blues will find a lot to like here. There are also a smattering of electric band arrangements that are pure Chicago meets Clarksdale bliss. The combination of Primer on guitar and vocals alongside Barrelhouse Chuck, Russ Green, E.G. McDaniel (bass) and Kenny Smith on drums is a Chicago blues lover’s dream band.

The songs are all composed by Primer and they are all honest and straight; familiar and true. There are songs of love, hard luck, hope and dreams. Blues on Solid Ground is the foundation on which a fertile blues soil is tilled. The rich crops harvested from John Primer’s farm are nutritious and soulful, recommended by the Chicago Blues Guide as an essential part of any musical diet! Highly recommended! /Mark Baier, Chicago Blues Guide

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VA - Chicago Blues Harmonica Project: Diamonds In The Rough

Size: 120,8 MB
Time: 52:21
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2005
Styles: Harmonica Blues, Chicago Blues
Art: Front

01. Dusty Brown - I Got To Go (3:35)
02. Omar Coleman - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone (4:11)
03. Russ Green - How Many More Years (7:06)
04. Larry Cox - Mean Old World (4:33)
05. Harmonica Khan #1 - Baby What You Want Me To Do (4:33)
06. Little Addison - Look On Yonder Wall (3:54)
07. Dusty Brown - He Don't Love You (4:04)
08. Larry Cox - Goin' To New York (3:48)
09. Harmonica Khan #1 - Next Time You See Me (2:42)
10. Russ Green - Everythings Gonna Be Alright (3:55)
11. Little Addison - Respect Me (5:21)
12. Omar Coleman - You Don't Love Me (4:35)

Almost every legendary figure in the history of blues harmonica at one point or another called Chicago home. The popular misconception is that those days are long gone, and if you only look as far as the downtown tourist joints, you might believe the rumors of the demise of blues harp in the windy city. But if you're willing to look a little deeper, off the beaten path, you'll find that the legacy of the giants of Chicago blues harp lives on. There are a handful of veterans from the golden years still plying their trade, and passing the flame on to a generation of young disciples who are wringing the blue notes out the reeds for all they're worth. This CD spotlights six of these rare performers including Dusty Brown, Larry Cox, Harmonica Khan #1, Russ Green, Little Addison, and Omar Coleman.

Thanks to Marc.
Chicago Blues Harmonica Project: Diamonds In The Rough

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