Macy Blackman and the Mighty Fines

Friskin' The Whiskers

2015-05-15

I’m glad the goofy cover art caught my eye - this 16-song compilation of great swing and blues hits from the past century sizzles. The small-band renditions of these big band songs by greats like Hank Ballard and Big Joe Turner are pleasant, impressive, and fun. Every member of this five-piece show cooks this record to a golden brown. Whiskers frisked! The Mighty Fines’ killer woodwinds will keep you spinning ‘til the end.

review by Ben

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Blues

  • reviewed 08/2011

    GARY CLARK, JR.
    The Bright Lights EP

  • reviewed 04/2012

    GHOST TOWN BLUES BAND
    Dark Horse

  • reviewed 06/2011

    HADDEN SAYERS
    Hard Dollar

  • reviewed 11/2016

    AL BASILE
    MID-CENTURY MODERN

  • reviewed 01/2011

    DEVON ALLMAN'S HONEYTRIBE
    SPACE AGE BLUES

  • reviewed 02/2009

    GUY DAVIS
    Sweetheart Like You

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.