The Twelve Bar Blues Band (12BBB)

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Both CD's recently out of print - both CD's available once again

are promoted by Blue Ears e-Radio

awarded in 2008:

12BBB - The Blues Has Got Me - Tramp / 12BBB - E mail From Heaven - Tramp

The debut album of the Dutch Twelve Bar Blues Band is " The Blues Has Got Me ".  For those who like a mixture of Chicago and British electric blues. Blues veterans J.J. Sharp ( vocals & harp) and Kees Dusink ( solo and slide guitars ) are part of this project. Some excellent original blues ballads on the first album. The promotion tour for the first CD was so succesful that another release was just a matter of time.

Their second CD is filled with newly written songs and additionally some studio versions of songs which proved to be popular at 12BBB live performances. 

Both CD's belong together like twins for giving an accurate overview of the sets they are playing on stage. The band is only performing in Western Europe up until now. If you're living in that area, our advice would be : go see them live ! 

All gigs placed over here in The Netherlands

some other fine releases by other bands:

THE RETURN OF.........NEW ALBUM OUT !!!

Released on TRAMP Records 9936.

Holland - The Netherlands

San Pedro Slim - Another Night On The Town

San Pedro Slim toured in Europe with Marc Thijs ( one of James Harman's favourite guitar players) mainly presenting his own material - with strong vocals and dominant harmonica playing. On this album an other experienced line-up. Some world class tracks to discover on this showcase of ' Chicago style touching Jump blues'  harmonica sound. The more interesting considering the fact that the recorded output of this real talent is still limited.

Bill Stuve - Say Man !

Excellent West Coast standing bass player Bill Stuve recorded with e.g Junior Watson before joining Rod Piazza's Mighty Flyers in the past. Now that he's left the group in 2006 his solo projects are in the picture once again. His latest 2005 album recently was included in the Blue Ears 25 for its excellent compositions and playing in late 40's - 50's style. You can follow the track back and compare with this earlier solo album. 

Blues 'N' Trouble - Down To The Shuffle

Tim Elliot & John Bruce are members of this band which did thousands of gigs and were guesting important blues greats before this release. A dynamic, stomping, gut-wrenching blues sound through the influence of vocalist/ harp playing personality Tim Elliot and a powerhouse rhythm section. It was awarded " Best blues release of the year in the United Kingdom " 

Snatch It Back - Hot Stuff

This band is from Wales and it's their fourth album. As recently explained in an interview for Blue Ears it's their most rockiest one, however their typical tight and straightforward blues sound is present as ever. Leader and founder is singer and harmonica player Chris Rees. Dave Edmunds recorded several of his compositions. Snatch It Back lost some momentum caused by changes of band members in the 90's . Fact is that they were very well received in Europe and considered one of the most promising acts. It's never too late for their albums. 

The Solid Senders - Dig My Wheels

An Austin TX blues sound on this album. Spencer Thomas on vocals in a deliberate simple and raw production based on a guitar, bass and drums foundation. A must for every blues lover as the former bass player of the Fabulous Thunderbirds , the late Keith Ferguson plays an important  role on these recordings.  

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