Out now: Sugar Roots - Savage's Life

Sugar Roots - Savage's Life

The Sugar Roots are a band born in 2021 of the legendary Portland, Oregon blues scene, and the debut album “Savage’s Life” features many of its leading lights. The band was founded by frontman Chad Rupp (vox, guitar, harp and piano) in 2021 and features an all-star lineup including Lisa Mann guitarist Jason “JT” Thomas, bassist Timmer Blakely (Karen Lovely, Lloyd Jones) and Chandler Bowerman, also drummer for BMA nominee Ben Rice. Some of Portland‘s largest legends appear on this stunning debut, including Lloyd Jones, two-time BMA winner Lisa Mann, 

IBC finalist Rae Gordon, and BMA winner Karen Lovely. The Sugar Roots’ long immersion in the Pacific Northwest blues scene is reflected in every soulful, sophisticated track of “Savage's Life.” Said Chad, “All the classic blues greats have played a part in what I play; however, my most revered influences are my Portland professors. The classroom has always been their live performances in local venues. Jim Mesi, Paul deLay, Lloyd Jones, Norman Sylvester, DK Stewart, Curtis Salgado, Duffy Bishop were the faculty and remain so.” With “Savage’s Life“ the Sugar Roots show that they are the generation that will school the blues of the future, in Portland and
around the world.

1. Going Nowhere Fast (4:01)

2. Havin’ A Party (4:13)

3. Savage’s Life (3:16)

4. Rain Checkin’ (4:03)

5. It’s A Sin (4:46)

6. Something Wicked This Way Comes (4:00)

7. Divine Fire (3:08)

8. Rock’n Me (4:26)

9. Next To You (2:51)

10. Sweet Lovin’ Daddy (3:06)

11. 1 4 5 Boogie (7:06)

Chad Rupp: Lead Vocals; Piano, track 3;
Guitar, tracks 2, 5 & 6; Harmonica, tracks 1 & 11
Jason “JT” Thomas: Guitar, BG Vocals
Samuel Gendler: Piano/Organ, BG Vocals
Timmer Blakely: Bass, BG Vocals, Guitar, track 9
Chandler Bowerman: Drums
Lloyd Jones: Guitar, track 4
Johnny Wheels: Harmonica; Vocals, track 6
Chris Mercer: Alto/Tenor Sax, tracks 4, 5, 7 & 10
Joe McCarthy: Trumpet, tracks 4, 5, 7 & 10
Lisa Mann, Karen Lovely, Rae Gordon,
Melanie Owen: BG Vocals, tracks 3 & 8
Caitlin Dudley, Paula Empting: BG Vocals, track 2
Timothy James: BG Vocals, tracks 2 & 4
Andrew Matthews: BG Vocals, track 2

BOOKING: thesugarroots@hotmail.com

Frank Roszak
KBA Recipient 2014 PUBLICIST
www.frankroszakpromotions.com