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 VandeKerkhoffDUKE ROBILLARD AND FRIENDS
BLUES BASH
COMPILATIONS
Blues For Big Walter
Micki Free
Tattoo Burn-Redux
SCOTT RAMMINGER
DO WHAT YOUR HEART SAYS TO
MR. GROOVE BAND
ROCKET 88 TRIBUTE TO IKE TURNER
KENNY 'BLUES BOSS' WAYNE
Rollin' With The Blues Boss
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