Release: ROOMFUL OF BLUES - IN A ROOMFUL OF BLUES

Roomful Of Blues, the world-renowned, horn-powered, houserocking blues band, will release IN A ROOMFUL OF BLUES on Friday, March 13. The Rhode Island-based group has been delighting audiences for over 50 years. IN A ROOMFUL OF BLUES is their first album of new material in nine years.  Produced and mixed by Chris Vachon for Easy Vee Productions "Brawny shuffles, swinging horns, searing guitar, passionate vocals and balls-to-the-wall enthusiasm” –Living Blues “High-voltage swingin’ jump blues and R&B” –USA Today “Jubilant, jazzy R&B...boisterous horn-propelled magnificence...infectiously joyous spirit”

Band:
Phil Pemberton: Vocals - Chris Vachon: Guitar - Chris Anzalone: Drums and Percussion
John Turner: Upright Bass - Rusty Scott: Keyboards - Rich Lataille: Tenor and Alto Saxes - Alek Razdan: Baritone and Tenor Saxes - Carl Gerhard: Trumpet

Additional Musicians:
Bob Moulton: Background Vocals and 2nd Rhythm Guitar on "Watch Your Back"
Dick Reed: Accordion on "Have You Heard"
Jeff Ceasrine: Background Vocals, Congas and Percussion



Roomful Of Blues continues to deliver its bone-shaking mix of original songs and carefully chosen covers ranging from jump, swing and proto rock ‘n’ roll to funky, contemporary blues. Their impeccable musicianship and larger-than-life vocals have earned Roomful five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven Blues Music Awards. Twice, the prestigious DownBeat International Critics’ Poll has selected them as Best Blues Band.
IN A ROOMFUL OF BLUES reveals a famed band hitting stride yet again with 11 new original songs, plus a couple of R&B chestnuts originally recorded by Doc Pomus and Buddy Ace. It’s an engaging, exuberant collection that is equal parts deft sophistication and roadhouse raunch, as comfortable deep in the blues as rockin’ down the house, and all powered by blistering guitar, driving horns and commanding vocals.