New Derek Miller Covers CD: Blues Vol. 1 (+ Release Party)

Local blues master Derek Miller's latest CD, Blues Vol. 1 is an impressive journey through the history of the blues.

The disc offers up high-energy verisons of classics from the likes of Willie Dixon (Hidden Charms, I Can't Quit You Baby), Muddy Waters (Champagne and Reefer), Howlin' Wolf (Howlin' for My Darlin'), Little Walter (My Babe), John Lee Hooker (Boom Boom), George Thorogood (My Weakness), and more.

Derek's powerful voice and amazing guitar work are the stars of the show. He and his band offer a shot of musical adrenaline to each tune and put their own stamp on every song.

Hopefully, there will be a Vol. 2!

The CD is available at their live shows.

Below are a few videos from a recent CD release party.











Click here for more footage from this show.

Links: Derek Miller, More Derek Miller Stories

Blues News Bites (Kim Koren, Lightfoot, Young, Podcasts)

Local

• View Magazine Has Expanded to Cover Niagara Region
• Local Videos: Kim Koren@Pearl Co.
  

National

• Lightfoot Changes Lyrics to Edmund Fitzgerald, 

International

• Posts from Other Cool Blogs - Robert Johnson: Sweet Home Chicago, Son House: Death Letter, Johnny Copeland, Rufus Thomas, Howlin' Wolf: Back Door Man, Hubert Sumlin & David Johansen: Killing Floor, JB Lenoir: I Feel So Good
• Johnny "16 Candles" Maestro Passes
• Podcasts:  Friday Night Blues#203, House of Blues: BB King Remembers Rufus Thomas

New Halton Blues Society Live CD

One of the greatest live shows of the year has finally been released on CD, courtesy of the Halton Blues Society.

The Saturday Sermon Live: Volume 2is a recording of a fantastic charity concert at Carrigan Arms on May 30, 2009. Money raised went to Halton Women's Place. Click here for our story of the event.

The backing group was the James Anthony Band (James Anthony - guitar and vocals on a few tunes, Garth Vogan - bass, Dave Russell - drums, and Mike Doyle - Organ). Joining this talented bunch were an astounding array of vocalists such as April Mazzone, Jack Civiletto, Chris Kenny, Miss Jaye, Jay Douglas, and Hamilton legend Harrison Kennedy (he performs on 3 tracks).

The disc is filled with many blues/rock classics like Walkin' the Dog, Malted Milk, Ain't No Sunshine, I Just Want to Make Love To You, and more.

This incredible CD is available through James Anthony

Links: More James Anthony stories - More Harrison Kennedy stories - Videos of the event