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Conference napalm::guitar

Title:GUITARnotes - Where Every Note has Emotion
Notice:Discussion of the finer stringed instruments
Moderator:KDX200::COOPER
Created:Thu Aug 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3280
Total number of notes:61432

3063.0. "Black Top Records" by GAVEL::DAGG () Wed Apr 05 1995 11:36

    
    Not to change the subject, but if Eric Clapton
    were _really_ cool he'd record on Black Top 
    records. 
    
    I just got their catalog and wooooooooooaaaa
    I think I feel a purchase coming on.  My CD
    mania has been in check (ha!) for a few months
    now and this will likely end the repression. 
    
    A couple curious offerings: 
    
    Maria Mouldar (sp?).  She's like their hit
    maker???  Anybody know if she's swinging twelve
    to the bar now?  All I know about her is her old
    radio hit Midnight in the Oasis.  
    
    Anson Funderburgh.  Catalog says the label was
    started in order to put out his stuff.  Is he yet
    another heavy player I don't know?  Former member of
    something or other? 
    
    There's also stuff from Bobby Parker and Snooks Eaglin. 
    And lotsa others.  Whatta label.  I'll post the address
    later for those interested. 
    
    Dave   
          
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3063.1BUSY::BUSY::SLABOUNTYTrouble with a capital 'T'Wed Apr 05 1995 11:496
    
    	Maria Muldaur will be at the Kaffeehause [or however it's spelled]
    	in Westboro MA on 4/28 ... maybe to promote a new album?
    
    	I don't think I'll be going.  8^)
    
3063.2A. Funderburgh and the RocketsSLBLUZ::BROCKUSI'm the NRA! and I VoteD!Wed Apr 05 1995 13:4021
    Anson Funderburgh.  Catalog says the label was
    started in order to put out his stuff.  Is he yet
    another heavy player I don't know?  Former member of
    something or other? 


I had never heard of Anson Funderburgh (and "The Rockets") until last week.

KDHX, the local  St. Louis Blues/Alternative station, played a cut
from him last Wednesday, called "Rack'em Up", from the CD of the same name.

I called the station to get more info, 'cause I want to buy it.  As I
recall, based on just the one hearing, the song could be used as a tutorial
for harp players.  Not that it was classic or anything, just that the
harmonica was prominent and gave the impression that it was achievable.

Strange, hearing about him twice with a week.

Blues, definitely.


3063.3CSC32::D_PELTONENRudyard QuiplingWed Apr 05 1995 14:4914
    
    By all means, get both the Black Top Records "Bluesarama" and
    "Blues Guitar Spotlight" (that being one of my all-time favorites).
    
    They were bargain-priced when I got 'em as any good sampler
    should be. I've since bought some Anson Funderburgh, Snooks
    Eaglin and a few others and they're all pretty good blues
    releases. I also like Mike Moran and the Crawl; he's got a real
    gritty barband sound.
    
    Of course, ignore the above if you're a "blues sux" person.
    
    DAP
    
3063.4addressGAVEL::DAGGFri Apr 07 1995 11:0123
    
    Here's the address: 
    
    Black Top Records
    P.O. Box 56691
    New Orleans, LA 70156
    (504) 895-7349
    
    Their motto is "Paving the way to your soul...", and 
    they promote Southern music - Blues, Soul, Rhythm and Blues
    and zydeco.  
    
    They have discs by Bill Kirchen (see note in this month's
    Guitar Player), as well as Ronny Earl, Earl King, Hubert Sumlin, and
    Earl Hooker.
    
    The prices for buying direct are 15.00/cd, plus shipping, so 
    it's probably not as cheap as other mail order.      
    
    Anyone have an address for Alligator Records?      
    
    Dave  
                                                   
3063.5AlligatorSLBLUZ::BROCKUSI'm the NRA! and I VoteD!Fri Apr 07 1995 11:569
    Anyone have an address for Alligator Records?      

Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc.
Box 60234
Chicago, IL 60660

JPB
                                                   

3063.6Blacktop doesn't suck !!8-)MASALA::JHYNDMANSun Apr 09 1995 18:429
    One of my work colleagues had a CD,"This Is Blacktop" that was a
    sampler of the artistes on the label,like 2 tracks each by Snooks
    Eaglin,Hubert Sumlin,Funderburgh etc,etc. Gave you a real good idea
    of what was available. Some really good stuff on it,and not just for
    bluesers. None of the music was over-produced,and all had a pretty much
    open,live sound to them.
    
    				Jim.
     
3063.7It ain't the meat it's the motionESBS01::HARVEYTue May 02 1995 14:404
    The Maria Muldaur CDs are excellent. New Orleans  RnB featuring ace
    guitarist Amos Garret, Dr John, Neville Brothers etc.
    
    Check it out!