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 VandeKerkhoffDION
SON OF SKIP JAMES
KENNY 'BLUES BOSS' WAYNE
Rollin' With The Blues Boss
MARIA MULDAUR WITH TUBA SKINNY
LET'S GET HAPPY TOGETHER
Brooks Long & The Mad Dog No Good
Mannish Boys
THE MIGHTY MOJO PROPHETS
THE MIGHTY MOJO PROPHETS
RICCI/KROWN
CITY-COUNTRY-CITY
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