2012-05-31
RJ Mischo got his first harmonica at age 12 and after watching Muddy Waters play live, he became enamored with the blues. He’s been playing the regional blues circuit here and abroad, and recording albums since 1991. Make It Good is his 10th album and according to liner notes, was recorded in two days. All-instrumental “The Frozen Pickle” is a treat to the ears with harp distortion, guitar and organ solos. “Papa’s S.T. Special” is a fast-paced, toe-tapping exercise in breath control. “Elevator Juice” is an old-fashioned rocker featuring Nick Curran on drums and the pedal effects on guitar kick it up a notch—this track has been deemed “a good driver.” On “Arumbula” parts 1 and 2, Mischo gets playful with his mic but that beat leaves you wanting more—this half-tune has so much more potential. Favorites include tracks 2-4-5-9-11 - Pam VandeKerkhoffDELTA WIRES
BORN IN OAKLAND
The Phantom Blues Band
Out of the Shadows
BIG JOE & THE DYNAFLOWS
YOU CAN'T KEEP A BIG MAN DOWN
ELLEN WHYTE
FOUR WAY STOP
CAROLYN WONDERLAND
PEACE MEAL
TORONZO CANNON
Leaving Mood
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