BSOC PA : Backyard Blues

BLUES SOCIETY OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA COMPILATION - BACKYARD BLUES (ALBUM)
CONTEMPORARY BLUES
LABEL: BLUE HEART RECORDS
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 19, 2021

“Backyard Blues” is a collection of sixteen original songs of varying blues-based styles written
and performed by Central Pennsylvania artists, with three bonus tracks available via digital release only. Emerging from the friendships and musical collaborations nurtured by a weekly
blues jam, hosted by BSCP, held every Thursday night for more than twenty years, this collection of original music demonstrates the many variations and nuances of the blues.

Sallie Bengtson, partner at Blue Heart Records, is proud to be working with the label's
"hometown" blues society for this release. "Chicago or Memphis may be the first places that
come to mind when talking about blues, but we have much to be proud of in Central
Pennsylvania. The outreach of our individual and collective efforts to keep the blues alive and
available to a worldwide audience is the result of the passion and dedication of the local blues
community. It's truly an inspiration and a joy to work with the Blues Society of Central PA to
bring exposure of this musical project to radio and media."

In 2020 when the pandemic forced cancellation of the beloved weekly jams, the blues society
nimbly shifted to continue the tradition virtually via Zoom sessions broadcast to their Facebook
group page. This opened the doors of their event to the world, both by musicians who
participate and blues fans who tune in from the comfort and safety of their own homes. Among
those virtual musical guests were Crooked Eye Tommy (Nashville, TN) and Miss Bix (Malibu, CA)
from the Blue Heart Records. Clarence Spady (Scranton, PA), from the sister label, Nola Blue
Records, has performed multiple times. Three bonus tracks of original tunes from those
esteemed artists, representing the "virtual backyard of Central PA," are available via digital
release. Crooked Eye Tommy was a finalist in the Solo/Duo category at the 2020 International
Blues Challenge. BMA-nominee Clarence Spady's "Surrender" and "Red Walls" by Miss Bix
recently received Global Music Awards.

Recorded and mixed by Bobby Gentilo and produced by Gary "Rocky" Rothrock, BSCP Blues
Jam Coordinator, the recording sessions were held in Central PA at Right Coast Recording,
Columbia.

TRACK TIMES
1. A Bad Influence ~ Blues On The Loose 3.53
2. Keyhole ~ Buzzard Luck 3.55
3. Outside Cat ~ Rose Hudson With Barrelhouse 3.20
4. Since We’ve Been Apart ~Rocky & The House Band 4.34
5. Catfish Blues/It’s My Music ~ Nate Myers Trio 7.56
6. C Jam ~ The Mighty Klucks 2.47
7. Trouble All Over The World ~ Bob Wineland & The House Band 3.22
8. Nameless ~ Ben Brandt Trio 3.38
9. Love Or Money ~ Roger Hammer 3.30
10. Ball And Chain ~ Rocky & The House Band 4.25
11. The Blues Will Burn Ya ~ Rose Hudson With Barrelhouse 3.11
12. What Have You Done For Me Lately ~ Bob Wineland & The House Band 3.36
13. Is That What You Want? ~ Nate Myers Trio 3.50
14. More Whiskey ~ The Mighty Klucks 3.15
15. Walkin’ Round Blues ~ Roger Hammer 2.34
16. True Force Of Nature ~ Buzzard Luck 6.33
17. Hot Coffee & Pain ~ Crooked Eye Tommy 4.00
18. Red Walls ~ Miss Bix feat. Keeshea Pratt 5.57
19. Surrender ~ Clarence Spady 4.10

WEBLINKS
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FB: www.facebook.com/bscpblues

More Info: Betsie Brown, Blind Raccoon, betsie@blindraccoon.com