Hitman Blues Band - Calling Long Distance

Artiest/Band:Hitman Blues Band Album: Calling Long Distance Release:  17.12.2024 Label: Nerus Records The Hitman Blues Band is back ith Calling Long Distance,  thir newest release straight from New York..

The HHitman Blues Band is back ith Calling Long Distance, thir newest release straight from New York.. Featuring 8 electrifying originals and 4 distinct covers, this album defies expectations. This isn’t your standard blues t’s a modern take that  reaks boundaries without leaving the genre behind, and pulls you in from the first note. Modern yet deeply soulful, it’s an essential listen for anyone who loves the blues, but wants something more.

1. Calling Long Distance (4:54) R.Alexander 2. Edge Of The Bed (3:47) R. Alexander 3. Blood Alley (3:32) R. Alexander 4. Folsom Prison Blues (5:33) J. Cash 5. Side Pocket For A Toad (2:31) R. Alexander 6. Foolish Pride (3:49) R. Alexander 7. We’re Gonna Party Tonight (4:01) R. Alexander 8. I Know You Rider (4:37) R. Alexander, based on the traditional 9. Back To The Blues (3:20) R. Alexander 10. Watch That Thing! (4:15) S. Maxwell 11. Sunday Morning Coming Down (4:42) K. Kristofferson 12. Wide Old River (3:14) R. Alexander Russell “Hitman” Alexander – Guitars, lead & backup

vocals Mike Katzman -Keyboards Mike Porter – Bass, Backup Vocals Bob Stander – Bass on “Calling Long Distance” and “Edge Of The Bed” Guy LaFountaine – Drums John Kelly – Alto Sax Tom Mineo – Tenor Sax Eric Altarac – Trumpet Al Alpert - Trombone Joanna Alexander, Nancy Hampton – Backup Vocals Bob Stander – Producer, Engineer, Mastering

Calling Long Distance Released: 2024
From the upbeat, ear catching opening title track to the moody closer, this is an album you’ll listen to over and over – and still find new things in each song.

Featuring 8 originals and four covers, done in the unique Hitman style, you’re sure to find lots of songs you’ll want to share with friends. Everyone who has ever shared a bed with a “bed hog” will relate to “Edge Of The Bed”, and in these times of strong opinions we need to recognize our “Foolish Pride”. The risqué “Watch That Thing!” and blues surf instrumental “Blood Alley” will keep the excitement flowing, as “We’re Gonna Party Tonight” is a testament to making good times no matter what.

The original approaches to “Folsom Prison Blues”, as a genuine blues tune, and the funky blues arrangement of the classics “I Know You Rider” and “Sunday Morning Comin’ Down” will surprise you (in a very good way!) “Calling Long Distance” is a fun boogie with a mystical twist, and “Side Pocket For A Toad” honors one of Hitman’s favorite beers, from the UK Tring brewery. The thoughtful “Back To The Blues” sets you up for the album closer, “Wide Old River” – a modern take on the format of field hollers and work songs.

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