Billy Jones & The Delta Blues Outlaws “…smokin’ hot funky blues!” Artista / Grupo: Billy Jones & The Delta Blues Outlaws Álbum: “…smokin’ hot funky blues!” Discográfica: Delta Blues Records Año publicación: 2023 Fecha crítica: 08/2024 Valoración: MUY BUENO Sitio web: https://billyjonesdeltabluesoutlaws.bandcamp.com/ Billy Jones es un guitarrista, cantante y compositor proveniente de la zona de la Bahía de San Francisco. Desde muy pequeño se interesó por la música aprendiendo de artistas como Little Johnny Taylor, Rufus Thomas o Larry Davis. A partir de ellos desarrolló un estilo propio que se nutre de influencias de otros músicos como son Chaka Khan, Chocolate Milk o The Bar-Kays, mezclando con habilidad el blues, el soul y el góspel. En 2001 publicó su primer trabajo al que le han seguido cinco discos más. Este álbum está grabado en directo desde el Harlow’s Casino de Greenville, Mississippi y captura toda la energía y la pasión que Billy Jones transmite en todos sus shows en directo. Cada una de las doce canciones seleccionadas dejan ver a las claras que estamos antes un artista que posee unas notables cualidades vocales para cantar los estilos antes mencionados, siempre con una enorme credibilidad y buen gusto, además de demostrar una técnica precisa a la guitarra y muy buen gusto en lo que a composición se refiere. En el disco se alternan temas propios con algunas versiones como “Tryin’ To Get You” popularizada por Elvis Presley, o los conocidos “Please Come Home For Christmas” de Charles Brown, “Barefootin’” o “Tennessee Whiskey”. Billy Jones está a la guitarra y voz, bien respaldado por Corey Bray a los teclados y voces, Rev. Keith Tucker al bajo y Ricco Smith a la batería. Los amantes de la música negra en general y del soul y el blues en particular, apreciarán las dotes de este intérprete y de los músicos que le acompañan y se sumergirán con facilidad en los ritmos que la banda nos propone.
Artista / Grupo: Billy Jones & The Delta Blues Outlaws Álbum: “…smokin’ hot funky blues!” Discográfica: Delta Blues Records Año publicación: 2023 Fecha crítica: 08/2024 Valoración: VERY GOOD
Billy Jones is a guitar player, singer, and songwriter coming from San Francisco Bay Area. From a very young age he was totally interested in music, learning from artists like Little Johnny Taylor, Rufus Thomas or Larry Davis. From them he developed his own style that is nourished by influences from other musicians like Chaka Khan, Chocolate Milk or The Bar-Kays, besides skillfully mixing blues, soul and gospel as well. In 2001 he released his first recording which has been followed by five more albums. This one has been recorded live from Harlow’s Casino in Greenville, Mississippi and captures all the energy and passion Billy Jones always communicates in all his live shows. Each of the twelve selected songs clearly prove we are facing an artist who has remarkable vocal qualities to sing the just mentioned styles, he always does with an enormous credibility and good taste, in addition to present a precise technique on guitar and a good dose of cleverness in terms of composition. The album alternates his own songs with some versions like “Tryin’ To Get You” popularized by Elvis Presley, or well-known tunes like “Please Come Home For Christmas” coming from Charles Brown, “Barefootin'” or “Tennessee Whiskey”. Billy Jones is on guitar and vocals, well supported by Corey Bray on keyboards and vocals, Rev. Keith Tucker on bass and Ricco Smith on drums. Black music and especially soul and blues lovers, will appreciate Billy Jones’ skills as well as the work of the musicians who surround him, something that will easily let them immerse in the rhythms that the whole band brings us.
Wishing ALL of our friends and loved ones a very happy holiday season as we prepare for a brand new year.
..we love each and every one of you! ..and hope to see you at our shows & festivals when we visit your town. DJ's, Radio, Podcasters, Fans, Haters, Lovers & Friends ..we love all of you and wish you the very best in 2024. ..we look forward to meeting you in a juke-joint near the Crossroads on your travels along the Blues Highway.
america's MOST WANTED blues band.
the Delta Blues Outlaws
THIS BLUES RECORD LABEL HAS LAUNCHED!! :
..the first 14 cases of our NEW cd arrive at Delta Blues Records main office!
North Little Rock based blues rock band Delta Blues Outlaws have released a lyric video for their take on “Shade Tree Mechanic,” which is now available for download.
Delta Blues Outlaws currently have a residency at Harlow’s Casino in Greenville, Mississippi where they’ve been performing for over 10 years. The band also plays the Mid-South casino circuit in Tunica, Natchez, Lula and various juke-joints along the blues highway.
Delta Blues Outlaws are currently available for bookings.
Runnin' Out Of Lies ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws Tryin' To Get To You ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws Someone New - Before I Let You Go ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws No Diggity ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws Love's Train ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws Barefootin' ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws Can We Talk? ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws Tennessee Whiskey ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws Keep On Rollin' ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
“ Billy Jones’ ‘Funky Blues & Southern Soul - Volume 1' is, what the title already suggests, a mix of fine Southern Soul and great blues, where Billy's sometimes scorching guitar goes far beyond the qualitative average… “ - www.rootstime.be
BIOGRAPHY: The Billy Jones Story: ..the times and travels of an authentic american bluesman.
BOOK THIS AUTHENTIC BLUES ARTIST FOR YOUR FESTIVAL, SHOW OR EVENT: billyjonesbluez@aol.com
CD REVIEW: "La Hora del Blues" Radio Show from Barcelona, Spain:
"..thisexcellent recording combines blues, funk & southern soul with taste and class resulting in an actual urban sound, perfect to attract new generations of blues lovers. ..powerful songs. ..amazing punch and good rhythm.
..Jones’ voice and guitar work shine like a dazzling star!"
Born in the deep south of United States, where segregation was present in most aspects of daily life, Billy Jones grew up in his grandfather's bar, listening to blues in different juke joints and bars. Elmore James, Big Joe Turner, Jackie Wilson, B. B. King, Muddy Waters, Sam Cooke and other great blues and soul musicians were his influences and, when he was only five years old, he already had a guitar on his hands. Soon he started to perform for the American troops, which allowed him to travel all over the world and get a wide musical experience. Now he brings us his last and excellent recording, that accurately combines blues, funk and southern soul, always with an excellent taste and class, which makes as a result an actual urban sound, perfect to attract the new generations of blues music lovers. Ten powerful songs with an amazing punch and good rhythm, where Billy Jones’ well pitched voice and excellent guitar work shine like a dazzling star, perfectly supported by Corey Bray on keyboards, Rev. "Do Dirty" Kendrix on bass and Mark Flinoil on drums. A highly recommended work. In short words, this is a superb album in many concepts. GREAT.
"..some stuff you just can't buy at your local music store.
..absolute authenticity ..only comes from the real thing."
..flaming hot funky blues guitar! ..tortured Southern Soul.
..brimstone devil notes blazing from demon possessed fingertips.
“ Billy Jones’ ‘Funky Blues & Southern Soul - Volume 1' is, what the title already suggests, a mix of fine Southern Soul and great blues, where Billy's sometimes scorching guitar goes far beyond the qualitative average… “ - www.rootstime.be
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..bring the fun ..passion ..danger ..excitement ..sexuality ..mystery ..mojo and magic that you get when you hire artists that have actually traveled the Blues Highway in the Land Where The Blues Began.
Book the NEW American Bluesman & his band of Genuine Road-hardened Delta Blues Outlaws for the best time ever at your Festival, Show or Event.
"Billy Jones brings back the Thrill. No one who I can think of has taken a truly contemporary look at traditional blues with the musical and lyrical intensity of Billy Jones. A refreshing blast of the really great sound of Healing Blues, Jazz, Funk Music. Loaded with Rich Blues Tradition. B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Even Johnny Winter Flavors. I recommend his cd 'Funky Blues & Southern Soul - volume 1' to any avid blues listener and I look forward to hearing more from the reclusive Billy Jones.
This guy is the real deal and this is a great CD!"
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..to every Entertainment Director in every Blues Society, Juke Joint & Honky Tonk on the planet Earth.
...bring the absolutely authentic & real thing to your festival, show or event. ...book The Billy Jones Band.
Taking Blues to New Places with R&B, Southern Soul, and Urban Style :
"One of the very Best Authentic Modern Blues and Soul albums in recent memory.
Billy Jones is a totally charismatic veteran who shows all the signs of becoming as big or bigger than Buddy Guy.
What really got to me were the lyrics. ...it is “Blues” ..transformed, updated and urbanized."
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"Exquisite Modern and Traditional Blues and Neo-Soul by one of the most talented artists on the contemporary scene."
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"This man has enormous talents. ..he has a quiet demeanor which disappears when his performance starts.
Then he transmogrifies into an animated music machine. ..a great musician and a gifted performer. ...and a nice guy."- http://www.soul-patrol.net
"...he has a voice that will enchant you. ...his songs are oozing with sexuality. ...at times dark. ...mysterious. ...downright funky, and always compelling. ...Billy Jones is certainly his own man. ...with a show-stopping style!" Mz. SouthernSoul Blues Critic
...genuine road-hardened delta blues outlaws. ...blues/funk meets southern soul!
"...his vocals are a blend of blues intensity and style with urban soul. ...incredibly soulful and funky! ...it’s as if every song chastises me for never having heard of this man or his music before now. ...a combination of multiple genres while still maintaining a great late night, urban club feel. No matter if you want to call it soul, blues, R&B or whatever, Billy Jones can really put some emotion into his music. ...and as I say all the time, that is what music, and especially Southern Soul music, is all about. ...each of the songs guarantees I’ll be back for more."
- Southern Soul Review
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Book This Band to perform at your Club, Festival or Event.
Billy Jones spent his teen and young adult years touring with, playing back-up guitar and being mentored by Calvin Leavy, Little Johnny Taylor and Larry 'Totsie' Davis. ...these are the original versions by the original masters that were written and recorded long before the cultural raiders and imitators came along.
All three of these great artists died penniless and unrecognized. ...and their life's works stolen to make fortunes for others. Now ain't that the Blues?
...it is an honor to have been a musical soldier in their bands.
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