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Izzy & ChrIS Blues review
- From: blues_cat_jack
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" Blues is our business... and business is good ".
Izzy & ChrIS Preachin' The Blues Vol. 1
1. Steady Rollin' Daddy
2. All I ever wanted
3. Shame, Shame, Shame
4. Leavin' you baby
5. back to Memphis
6. Flat broke and busted
7. If you hear me cryin'
8. Gotta find my baby
9. Country Blues #5
10. Pentanyl Blues
11. Preachin' the blues
I obtained this album at www.cdbaby.com and is current located in the $5.00 promotions section on the site !
Current playing rotation play list Cat Cast Radio
session 18 Blues Into the Night show / 4 pak to go
Sassy, Strong and vibrant blues that pleases ! I give this album a "TOTAL" TWO PAWS UP !
Recommended if you like Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, Cephas & Wiggins.
notes (reprinted from cdbaby)
"Blues is our Business And Business is Good!"
Izzy & Chris were united at an open stage in the summer of 2006. The duo performed a few songs together and got a standing ovation from the crowd. From that moment forward, it was evident the chemistry, the love of the blues, and playing from the heart, will keep the two together "Preachin The Blues" for many years to come. Only a few weeks after meeting they were main stage performers at the 2006 West Virginia Blues Festival.
Izzy, born in Weirton, West Virginia, began playing guitar at the age of nine. At the age of 17 while visiting New Orleans LA everything changed for Izzy when he purchased a Robert Johnson album at a flea market off of Bourbon Street. Since that moment Izzy has dedicated his life and music to the blues.
Chris, born in St. Louis, Missouri, began playing piano at the age of seven. It was not until later in life he began playing harmonica. After playing open stages for a couple of years, Chris got a break. He became the harmonica player for the late, great Pittsburgh guitarist "Smokin' Joe" Bisgella. After Joe's death in 2002, Chris committed himself to playing music.
Izzy's journey with the blues continued as he played countless blues clubs and bars from Pittsburgh to Memphis, and throughout the Southeast. Highlighting this point in Izzy's journey was winning best solo acoustic act at the Western Pennsylvania Blues Society Competition in 2006 and then becoming a finalist at the International Blues Competition held in Memphis.
Although Chris' first love is the blues, it's his ability to play many styles of music that's made him the hardest working harmonica player in the Pittsburgh area. Past endeavors include performing with harmonica legend Greg "Fingers" Taylor and playing full time harmonica for two successful local bands, the honky tonk band 706 Union and Ms. Fredi and the Blue Faze Band. Chris is also an official endorser for Seydel Harmonicas
In May of 2007, Izzy & Chris signed a recording contract with 80/20 Music Entertainment and have finished recording their first release together titled "Preachin The Blues...Vol 1" at Grammy Award winning studio Audible Images. Since signing with 80/20, Izzy & Chris have also had the opportunity to play live with such legends as Buckwheat Zydeco, Watermelon Slim and The Blind Boys of Alabama.
Izzy & Chris have been winning over many fans with their AMAZING live performances. They most recently won over the West Virginia Blues Society judges taking first place honors among the solo/duo acts at the Appalachian Blues Competition in Charleston WV which earned them a spot in the 2008 International Blues Competition in Memphis TN.
Alright..Alright!!
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Raw and Simple
author: William Keller
Can't wait for more from these guys. Both harp and guitar players will enjoy this CD.
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Can I Get and Amen!!!
author: Mike Lucas
Can I get an amen?! There's been a lot said and written about acoustic artists Izzy & Chris over the past few months. So much so I hesitated to say anything more. But after last week, I had to. AMEN!
Thanks to Jack Rice of the West Virginia Blues Society, I had an opportunity for a sneak preview of IZZY & CHRIS new CD. "Preachin' the Blues...Vol I" which has yet to be released. But I've got just one question... how can, and I don't want to sound the least bit racist, sexist, genderist, ageist, regionalist or any other 'ist's... but how?... How can a couple 20-some year old white boys from Weirton, WV possibly manage to play and vocalize with the soul of a couple 70-some year old black guys from Friars Point, MS? AMEN! When this CD finally is available to the public, be certain to get one for yer ownself. Don't ask me, or anybody else to "burn" you a copy, cause these old soul-youths need and deserve your support. AMEN!
I'd been a fan of Izzy Stetar since he entered the River City Blues Competition a few years ago. Even though he didn't win, everybody who was there that day just knew he had "it". And if he stayed with "it" then he was gonna be something special. I didn't know Chris Nacy until he started playing with Izzy. His harp playing takes a backseat to nobody and these guys together make up a true dynamic duo. Yeah-yeah-yeah I know, in this time of "the next best thing" it's hard to believe too much of anything we hear or see. So I guess you're just going to have to go out and see these guys for yourself. And when this CD is on the shelf of your favorite music store, "buy it". AMEN!
Mike Lucas/CrawlingKingSnake
Album link at cdbaby & sound sample clips
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Cat Cast Radio / Thats 9 lives
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RON MCMANAMAN and CROSSTOWN
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Got a new guitar player Mike Vande. He's played guitar for the Unusual Suspects.
Ron McManaman Band
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KCUR Fish Fry rotation
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Welcome to my Country Blues.
Charles Haddock from the Friday and Saturday "Fish Fry" show has put my new CD "Under the Blues Sky" on rotation during his blues music shows. Thanks Charles. A couple months ago he played a couple of my "Dog Town" songs on his show.
I got a new bass player, Rick. He's very good and I appreciate him.
Thanks for listening to my music here on ToP cAts web site. Starting a new project with more new songs closer to the main stream blues. Stay tuned. Project CD called: Unsophisticated Traffic.
Ron McManaman
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- 10 months ago
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The legend of the hollow
- From: blues_cat_jack
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Steve Earle sets me in mind of the "boldness" one feels time to time.. sets the blood in motion and the mind ablaze... ( keep you the hell awake rolling down the highway late nights !)
Steve Earle and "Copperhead Road"
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- 11 months ago
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Steve Earle - Guitar town
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Can't drive down the road without thinking of this song over and over .... the days!! been a few million and still truckin....
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One of the greatest songs with
- From: blues_cat_jack
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Guy clark in my book is a "singing hero" ... I love his works.. so much affection and meaning in his songs and the way he brings them out... enjoy.. I always do...
Verlon thompson along with Guy.. Verlon is super performer as well..
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- 11 months ago
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The Day I have waited for !
- From: blues_cat_jack
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Today marks a "milestone" in my life I have waited for! Most probably don't know but I have six children,three sons and three daughters. Of the six the four oldest are/have been out in life on there own for quite sometime. To make this long story short the oldest daughter shall we say had to take the "long road" thru life to understand the world won't come to you,rather you have to to out into the world and establish a " Goal " and achieve that goal to make life work in harmony. Now the middle daughter on the other hand was more " I don't quit,give or ever satisfied with where I am at" ! Now you would think they would both be alike! yet funny how they seemed the exact opposite in so many ways. Both were excelent school students and very smart!
Again to make this a bit shorter I will mention that along the way recent years both ended up in "nursing schools". The oldest went LPN and the middle back to college to obtain her degree in Registered nursing. Back last July the oldest graduated LPN school taking to a nursing home to practice her skills doing what she so enjoyed as an aid working with the elderly folks. Since then has taken the "step" to go back to school part-time and seek her "associates degree" In Registered Nursing! I think this sooooo awsome that finally at going onto the age of thrity she has sooooo put her life in "High gear" and using her smarts to a good advantage! not only for herself,her family and the world!
What so special today? The middle daughter will be Pinned as a Registered Nurse and graduate College with her degree as well !! A day she,her family and I have waited for. She started out of high school schooling at a small community college and worked into the medical field with knowlege of office and Doctor assistance. ( I can't recall the exact title used ) worked for sometime with a childrens dentist as "dental assistant" and later moved her work to the hospital working desk for various departments. She decided to take advantage of the hospitals offer to pay her way thru college and nursing school. Big step as a Wife,mother and student with a lot of courses to take! Her husband has been "super supporting" and helpful along the way don't get me wrong! but along the way there came along there second daughter as well ! so its been quite the "trip" for her to make this achievement! yet she today will be rewarded for all her hard work and efforts !!
As I sit and type this blog posting I am smoking beef,chicken and pork loin to go along with all the trim and cake etc. for the celebration to follow after the pinning and graduation ! Now to "add" to the short version is that both my mother and only sister are both LPN's , mom over 50 years and sis around like 20 years now ! So today I will be taking a picture(s) of "THREE GENERATIONS" of nurses in my family ! I have a couple of grand daughters old enough that maybe one of them will decide to follow the footsteps and add a fourth generation to the family tree!
Ok, so I am "popping" my buttons here but this is the day I have so waited for soooo sooo long to see the both of these daughter successful in life and achieve ! You know just the same as any parent would of there children ! puts a tear in the corner of your eye to see this achievement come to life ! ( so yeah you can count on me shedding a tear of happiness ! ) I know they both have paid a price ! and know they will make the best of it as well! So today I celebrate a portion of life that makes all seem "next to none" ! Yet to finish raising my two youngest son and daughter and sooo again hope that they to follow in the footsteps of there "older sibblings" and make a mark in life just the same !
I will come back later and post pic's I take of this event and joy I and my family share this day !
dA cAt
Three Generations of Family nurses !!!mom - cara (sitting )
Christy - Jolene ( standing )
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- 11 months ago
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its finally up and running
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Just a fast note to everyone. The New webpage for Cat cast radio is finally up and online ! stop by and visit/join up !
dA cAt web page
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Smokin MOjo Kings
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The Group hails from along US 61 hwy Eastern Iowa, "Blues Highway"
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Smokin Mojo Kings
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No Cuttin' Loose
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Def Leppard - Pour little suga
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Live 1987
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Myspace
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Eric Clapton / Bell bottom blu
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A true master of his art at work ! Have always been a "Clapton fan" since moses had his first cup of folgers coffee! Eastman is laying that bass down in winning fashion.. the organ is supurb along with the drum beat... great performace !
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- 1 year ago
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Preying Lizard road rash show
- From: Flying_Coyote_Records
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Hello everyone,
You are on the Road Rash Blues Show.
11/1/2008 - 11/6/2008
www.markkerrltd.com/roadrash.htm
And on KCOR
11/1/2008
www.kconlineradio.com
Airtime 12 - 2 pm CST.
Please spread the word if you have time.
Have a great weekend ! - Blog post
- 1 year ago
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Place a youtube video into your blog as well as your own works.. its easy ! "click" the media button ( right side of tools at bottom of your editor) when window opens you "clicK' external media and there ya go !
or you can cut and past the embed HTML code as well.. just swith to HTML on your tool bar to insert the HTML
Have fun !
steve
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PURPOSE/USE
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Got something to Sell or buy ?
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Looking to buy or sell or search for an item? post or read in this section. "CaTbAY" group (SEE GROUPS)
all transacations are per each party and not any part of this site or community...
DO SUGGEST YOU USE YOUR INBOX/MAIL IN ALL CONTACTS AS FOR TRANSACTIONS !
NOT HERE IN THE BLOG !
payment & details are by buyer/sellers terms and agreement. WE RECOMMEND PAYPAL IN ALL TRANSACTIONS.
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This Group / site owner
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This group is set to host subject matters as stated... Anything music.. audio /video / text and all..
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yeah well !
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hmmm ! what to put , well, ok ! this is an awesome site and i like it ........
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