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HOT ROD BLUES...

Great Blues Recordings announces the release of a new CD album recording by Little Ray and The Blues Sonics titled "HOT ROD BLUES"

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The recording has thirteen tracks of blues guaranteed to get you on the dance floor. All songs on "Hot Rod Blues" are originals except for the Blues Sonics party version of Professor Longhairs "Go To The Mardi Gras".

Writer Richard Bush writes: “The Golden Triangle region of Southeast Texas provides us with a rich musical legacy by producing such talents as Gatemouth Brown, Long John Hunter, Phillip Walker, Lonnie Brooks, Johnny & Edgar Winter, Ervin Charles, and Janis Joplin. It’s from this musical heritage that guitarist Little Ray Ybarra rises and when the torch passes, he will be a worthy bearer. Little Ray and the Blues Sonics’ HOT ROD BLUES provides ample proof.

There are guitarists that play the blues and then there are blues guitarists. It’s a distinction that is not only audible, it is felt. Little Ray’s playing just flat has that feeling and he lets his guitar do all his talking and it’s got a lot to say on this CD of Texas tough stuff. On many of these 13 cuts, all of which Ray had a hand in composing (except “Go To The Mardi Gras”), he allows his bandmates to set just such a mood and get the songs cranking while he helps lay down the rhythmic foundation. Then, on each, he flips the switch, takes over and shows why he leads the band.”

Other Critics have written:
Hot Rod Blues CD Cover

- “Outstanding guitar work of Little Ray, doing an excellent job “ (Blues Access)
- “Better-than-average Texas Blues” (Arsenio Orteza, Times Of Acadiana)
- “Little Ray is versatile, demonstrating as much affection for the funky Texas format as for the nastier Chicago stuff. He gets some great tones out of his guitars. Roadhouse blues for a roadhouse band” (Walter Pierce, The Daily Advertiser)
- “South Texas chop-top blues blast down the track. Little Ray really rocks out in a 50’s blues style that’s semi-rockabilly with lots of roadhouse mud.” (Blues Revue)

Songs were recorded, mixed and mastered at The Musik Faktory/Great Recordings in Port Arthur, Texas.

"Hot Rod Blues" is truly a variety blues album showcasing the talent of Southeast Texas hottest blues guitar slinger Little Ray Ybarra. Little Ray is backed by a stellar cast of musicians that include Kevin Gaissert on drums, Doc Bradford on bass, Gumbo Phil Daigle on vocals, Mike Williams on vocals, Joe Mendoza on harmonica & vocals, and some special guests.

Whatever your blues tastes may be, Little Ray and The Blues Sonics serves it. "Hot Rod Blues" covers the blues from A to Z.

For more Little Ray check out Going Back To Eunice CD on our Great Blues Recordings # GR2031-2.

Song titles on Hot Rod Blues CD:

It Can't Get Better Than This
Queen Bee
Everyday
Hot Rod Blues
Two Timin' Lovin'
Black Widow Spider
You Know That's Right
Just Call On Me
Home Town Fool Around
Go To The Mardi Gras
Terry
You Pushin' Me
She Makes me Beg

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Sample a 1 minute audio sample of the recording in .MP3 format (232k).For information about MP3 audio, and/or to download an MP3 Player, Click "MP3".

Every lover of good-rockin'-Texas-Blues will want to have a copy of this recording for their collection.

This CD can be ordered by Credit Card from this website, or by mail (Money Order or Check). The cost of the CD is $12.98 (plus tax for residents of Texas) and Shipping. Note: Your Credit Card orders are handled through the Secure ordering services provided by PayPal.

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