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CD02
RICH HARPER BLUES BAND
BOTTLED UP BLUES
KANAWHA STREET RECORDS
Facts are scant about the Rich Harper Blues band so we have to let the music speak for itself. All I can tell you is this band is from California and Bottled Up Blues is their second album following their debut, Don't Think Just Play.
Bottled Up Blues features eleven tracks all but two penned by Harper himself. Rich plays some tasty bottleneck, just listen to Wrong Man for a taste. I enjoyed the full throttle As She Moved In (My Guitar Moved Out) which I think is the sad cry of many a blues musician! Blue Eyed Blues is another fave underpinned by a strong rhythmic groove. Bound To Pay showcases Rich's vocals to good effect with the atmospheric B3 of Mark Moulding.
Though this artist isn't well-known the album is a great listen. The material is strong and the musicianship of a high quality. You can order the CD through the Rich Harper website at www.richharper.com (and listen to some samples) or you can write to the Rich Harper Blues Band, PO Box 461376, Los Angeles CA 90046, USA.
Helen Farley - President
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