Description
Label Review.
2020 live album and film. Ruf Records.
Our Overview.
The great Chicago bluesman Luther Allison lived by a simple philosophy that he was happy to share: “Leave your ego, play the music, love the people”. Now, twenty-three years after Luther’s passing, the great man would surely be proud to find that his ferociously talented son is sworn to the same mission, bringing soul-soaked, all-guns-blazing blues to audiences who need it more than ever.
‘Songs From The Road’ is a live snapshot so raw and real that hearing it feels like hanging off the security barrier of Dortmund’s Musiktheater Piano club when Bernard and his crack-squad band hit town last October 23rd. With an A-list crew on-hand - and a dynamic mix from industry legend Jim Gaines - this immersive recording catches every last flash of virtuosity, bead of sweat and drop of atmosphere.
Since he embarked on his acclaimed solo career with 1990’s ‘The Next Generation’, Bernard’s studio catalogue has been heavy with highlights, and that night in Germany, every fan in the house got something off their wish-list. This prolific songwriter reminded us that his recent output is his strongest to date, with five cuts from last year’s acclaimed ‘Let It Go’.
With Bernard leading the lineup on vocals and searing lead guitar, backed by Dylan Salfer (guitar), George Moye (bass), Mario Dawson (drums) and Jos James (sax/percussion), this is a live band whose chemistry lets them stretch out and shake up these classic songs.
Tracklisting:
CD1 : Night Train / Stay With Me Tonight / You’re Gonna Need Me / I Can’t Get You Out Of My Mind / Call Me Momma / Feels Kinda Funny / Cruisin For A Bluesin / Same Ole Feeling / Let’s Try It Again / Meet Me Half Way / Backdoor Man / Something’s Wrong / Slide Master
CD 2: Stanky Issues / Night Train / Stay With Me Tonight / The Way Love Was Meant To Be / I Can’t Get You Out Of My Mind / Call Me Momma / Feels Kinda Funny / Cruisin For A Bluesin / Same Ole Feeling / Let’s Try It Again / Meet Me Half Way / Backdoor Man / Storms Of Life / You’re Gonna Need Me / Something’s Wrong / Slide Master