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“"He´s one of the best guitar players in this world today!" - JUNIOR WATSON, Los Angeles, CA. USA "A real lowdown bluesman!" - KIM WILSON of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, USA "You are one of maybe 2-3 living roots/blues artists who actually gets me inspired" - RICK HOLMSTROM, Los Angeles, CA. USA |
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New CD from the raw Finnish blues guitarist...
‘Whole Lotta Things To Do’ (RAM 0005) released on Feb. 27, 2008
Singer-guitarist-songwriter Jo´ Buddy & his drummer wizard Down Home King III have released their second Whole Lotta Things To Do-cd album. After their worldwidely acclaimed debut Grits & Rattles-cd 2006, their musical journey continues strong. Today they deliver an exceptionally delicious roots gumbo that has been cooked & road tested with all the refreshing natural spices like Ragtime, Down Home Blues, Swamp Boogie, Gospel, New Orleans R & B, Soul, Country, Garage Rock, and served in a world class way! All 11 songs on the CD are originals.
This is Jo´ Buddy´s second solo album & as well his 33 rd release that he appears on; this time also with an exceptionally line-up, using only a drummer as the back up band!
Cd has been recorded 100 % live except some backing vocal overdubs by Jo´ Buddy himself. This recording was made in the countryside of Sipoo & Orimattila in Southern Finland.
You may already know or remember Jo´ Buddy (aka Jussi Raulamo) who has been rockin´ for over 25 years in more than 2.000 shows in 10 countries in Europe & Northern America: from solo to big bands & from frontman to sideman in his previous or current line-ups like City Shakers (1983), One O´Clock Humph (1985-98), Groovy Eyes (1993-), Crawfish Kings (1995-96), Tiny Tones (1998-), Cajun du Nord (1997-98) or Helge Tallqvist Band (2004-)...
He has also played with following internationally respected artists like;
Maceo Parker & The Horny Horns, Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong, Lazy Lester, Eddy Clearwater, Louisiana Red, Oliver "La La" Morgan, Jim Kweskin, Mr. Johnnie Billington, Chris Thomas King, Kim Wilson, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Gene Taylor, Doyle Bramhall Sr., Junior Watson, Rick Holmstrom, Larry Taylor, Richard Innes, Fred Kaplan, Jeff Turmes, Wes Starr, Jimi Bott, Paul "Lil´ Buck" Senegal, Carlos Guitarlos, Speedy Parks, Lurrie Bell, Doug McLeod, Buddy Reed, Sven Zetterberg, Knut Reiersrud Band, Seasick Steve, Bill Sims, Travis Haddix, Bob Brozman, T.J. Wheeler, Lynwood Slim, R.J. Mischo, Doug Jay, Guy Forsyth, Rockin´ Jake, Little Victor, Harry Banks, Papa Dan & Mr. Jo, Diz Watson & Tony Uter, Big Joe Louis, Two Timers, The Radio Kings, Brian Cober, Danny Marks, Svensson & Dafgård, Little Jenny,Ulf Sandström(of Jump4Joy), Knock Out Greg & Blue Weather, Micke & Lefty, Jussi & Eero Raittinen, Dave Lindholm, Janne Haavisto & Tom Nyman(of Laika & Cosmonauts), Black River Bluesman, Wang Dang Dudes, Wentus Blues Band, Erja Lyytinen & Davide Floreno,...
Jo´ Buddy (42) on vocals & guitar sings soulfully, plays rhythm and simultaneously solo and bass-lines with his low tuned architop guitar (thru his old tuberadio amp!), while his back up band Down Home King III (26) on drums & percussion conjures irresistably free & easy rockin´ hip-shakin´ grooves...They are just TWO GUYS NOTHIN´ MO´ and irrespective their 16 year of age difference they can undoubtedly make their own full band sound.
Their approach is hypnotic, raw, down to earth and laidback. They are mixin´ up inspiringly almost forgotten older & more recent Deep South´s traditions from the 20th century up to now, filtered in a way that no one else is doing anymore. Beware!!! Their tone, feeling & approach moves you into groove & leaves the house in a trance!!!
Check out & enjoy the fruitful meeting of two generations!!!
Contact & Bookings: RAM-BAM RECORDS www.ram-bam.com info@ram-bam.com www.myspace.com/yobrojo
Some previous quotes from 1995-2007:
"He´s one of the best guitar players in the world today!" JUNIOR WATSON, Los Angeles, CA. USA (2002)
"A real lowdown bluesman!" KIM WILSON of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, USA (2003)
"The best European singer I've ever heard & very talented guitar player!" JERRY W. BROCK - Louisiana Music Factory, New Orleans, LA. USA (1995)
"The most international Blues musician of Finland." DJ ESA KULONIEMI of "Blues Minister" National Radio Show, FINLAND (2000)
"One of the World´s most talented roots music distillers!" MIKKO AALTONEN, (The Editor of) Rumba Magazine, FINLAND (2006)
"I´m gonna buy myself a tuberadio, too!" ROY GAINES, Los Angeles, CA. USA (2000)
"What the hell is going on in Finland!" DAN FORTE, Vintage Guitar Magazine, Austin, TX. USA (2002)
"He´s very outstanding musician with a flair of showmanship." LENNY STOUTE, Toronto Star, CANADA (1995)
"Congratulations, you´re doing the hardest job of musician (as a One Man Band) to make it sound great. There´s noboby else who can play that old stuff like you do, anymore!" DOUG McLEOD, Torrence, CA. USA (2005)
"The best I´ve seen live for years." WILKO JOHNSON, London, ENGLAND (2006)
"He isn´t only internationally a first-class guitarist but also an exceptionally soulful singer, who´s deep but easy downhome approach is in these northern latitudes strictly in it's own class as well as his sense of style and tone quality." JUSSI NIEMI - Soundi Magazine, FINLAND (1996)
"Well, Finnish blues people must be like London buses: You wait forever for one to turn up and then two arrive at once! First there was Erja Lyytinen with Blues Caravan, now here comes Jo’ Buddy. This an adventure in blues sounds and grows and grows on you! The singing is excellent and the guitar parts are adventurous. Get Jo’ Buddy to the UK someone. Let’s see him live." IAN McKENZIE, (The Editor of) Blues in the South Magazine, ENGLAND, UK (2006)
"I've got to say that your duo CD has been an inspiration to me. I really dig the sound and the playing. You are one of maybe 2-3 living roots/blues artists who actually gets me inspired." RICK HOLMSTROM, Los Angeles, CA. USA (2006)
"With his straning voice, raw (I mean "raw"!) electric guitar and sidekick drummer evokes all of those aforementioned on this energetic and very entertaining set." NORMAN DARWEN, Blues & Rhythm Magazine, ENGLAND, UK (2006)
"I saw this Finnish duo and was really impressed. Singer/guitarist Jo' Buddy has a great feel and knowledge of the music. He also has the most unusual guitar amplification set-up I've ever seen. With Down Home King III on drums it was a great combination." BIG JOE LOUIS, Blues Matters Magazine, London, ENGLAND, UK (2006)
"Yes it's certainly raw & rootsy and to add to the description, it's in ya face with no pretence of cutesy reverence and at times it's ugly… bare bones Americana in all it's glory…go the Finns! If you get past the initial shock of the raw then there are goodies to be found…like the man said…"Grits & Rattles." MIKE BUTLER, Blues News, NEW ZEALAND (2006)
"This is a helluva CD - World class by anyone's standards". RED LICK RECORDS, WALES, UK (2007)
"A very interesting album from a gifted musician who deserves recognition for those of you who are not familiar with his career." VICENTE "Harmonica" ZUMEL, La Hora del Blues, SPAIN (2006)
Some recent quotes in 2008 for the" Whole Lotta Things to Do"-cd:
"After listening your latest cd, I gotta tell you; MAN! You are untouchable and totally unique in the blues scene today, just like John Lee Hooker and Frankie Lee Sims were back in old days, no one can copy you!" KIM WILSON of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, USA (July 25, 2008)
"Your latest cd is really great!" SVEN ZETTERBERG, Stockholm, SWEDEN (March 2008)
"I like the new cd so much. It’s raw and exciting, showing that you don’t need a full orchestra to keep the party going. I love the sound of the album and your guitar – it’s impossible to mistaken you with anybody else. The tube radio thing is amazing! In your hands deep blues is vital and strong, congratulations!" PRZEMEK DRAHEIM DJ of "The Voice of the Blues"-radio show, POLAND (February 28, 2008)
"His blues is so raw, heartfelt and lowdown the effect is hypnotic... he may be from Finland and sing in English, but Jo´ Buddy´s first language in the Blues." DAN FORTE, Vintage Guitar Magazine, USA (July 2008 issue)
"This is loud, raw and excating, with hollered vocals, grude guitar work and tub thumbing drumming." Norman Darwin, Blues & Rhythm Magazine, ENGLAND, UK (May 2008 issue)
"Jo' Buddy has paid his dues learning a variety of blues styles. Now his music is best described as Jo' Buddy music. It's exciting, innovative and yet very definitely deep blues. A great album." MIKE GARNER, Blues News, NEW ZEALAND (April 2008)
"His radio-driven guitar and soulful vocals backed by the driving rhythms of Down Home King III makes for a unique and eclectic experience." JERRY HALL, Pacific Blues, USA (March 2008)
"Another wonderful collection of electric guitar savagery by Jo´ Buddy and the ever ready Down Home King III on percussion. If you have never heard his playing, think of what an elecric guitar would sound like if it were hooked up to a cement mixer. That goes close to the raw plank plunking on this cd." CHARLIE LANGE, Bluebeat Music, USA (March 2008)
"Let me tell you something. Every time I hear Jo' Buddy and Down Home King III play, I can't keep still and I can't stop smiling. I just love your sound!" BIG JOE LOUIS, London, England, UK (August 2008) # # #
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