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A truly outstanding album with a dynamic and provocative sound that combines blues and rock 'n roll. Inspired by Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters and The Cramps, this album is an expression of fire and soul. The distinguished musicianship, strong vocals and honest lyrics take the audience on a journey they will not soon forget.
Track 1 Girls' Minds Are Tricky- An awesome, funky beat that instantly pulls the listener into the music. Clever lyrics with male and female vocals working perfectly together; both rustic and alluring.
Track 4 Trust Your Mojo, Sista- A great title track that encompasses the tone of the album. A fun lyrical message and notable performances on the guitars, drums and keys.
Track 12 Lost in Oblivion- The blues beat, held beautifully by the bass, and Skoko's rock 'n roll-sounding voice combine to create a unique and intriguing sound. An impressive drum solo to end the track.
Reviewed by Erin Bukofsky of Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion
- Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion
A truly outstanding album with a dynamic and provocative sound that combines blues and rock 'n roll. Inspired by Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters and The Cramps, this album is an expression of fire and soul. The distinguished musicianship, strong vocals and honest lyrics take the audience on a journey they will not soon forget.
Track 1 Girls' Minds Are Tricky- An awesome, funky beat that instantly pulls the listener into the music. Clever lyrics with male and female vocals working perfectly together; both rustic and alluring.
Track 4 Trust Your Mojo, Sista- A great title track that encompasses the tone of the album. A fun lyrical message and notable performances on the guitars, drums and keys.
Track 12 Lost in Oblivion- The blues beat, held beautifully by the bass, and Skoko's rock 'n roll-sounding voice combine to create a unique and intriguing sound. An impressive drum solo to end the track.
Reviewed by Erin Bukofsky of Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion
- Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion
Got you album yesterday. Left me speechless. A real painting made of
music and words. It made me think of Picasso - if he were a musician.
Would play all of it with pleasure, but Live365.com doesn't allow more
than 3 tunes from the same album per hour. Pity, because I have
noticed that the album sounds best as a whole.
Love, Truth and Honesty!
Paul
http://www.ms-blues.com - Midnight Special Blues Radio
Got you album yesterday. Left me speechless. A real painting made of
music and words. It made me think of Picasso - if he were a musician.
Would play all of it with pleasure, but Live365.com doesn't allow more
than 3 tunes from the same album per hour. Pity, because I have
noticed that the album sounds best as a whole.
Love, Truth and Honesty!
Paul
http://www.ms-blues.com - Midnight Special Blues Radio
"Beautifully packaged!! Very impressed. Much better by far than anything else in the racks over here right now. We opened it in amazement and surprise.. "
- - Waxfoot, Waxfoot Surf Show
"Beautifully packaged!! Very impressed. Much better by far than anything else in the racks over here right now. We opened it in amazement and surprise.. "
- - Waxfoot, Waxfoot Surf Show
Discography
Bluebird’s Discography:
2004, “Could We Start Again Please,” Jesus Christ Surferstar compilation (Omom Music, Italy)
2003, “Johnny B. Goode,” American Graffitti Revisited compilation (Omom Music, Italy)
2001, “Cajun Curl”, slide guitar (Omom Music, Italy)
2000, “This Guy’s in Love With You,” That’s New Pussycat compilation (Omom Music, Italy)
1982, Una Aventura Mas, platinum album (Uruguay)
1980, Firenze, guest (RCA, Italy)
Skoko’s Discography:
2008, “Watching Ya” in Love Hotel compilation (Suoni di Jato, Italy)
2005, Poetika Elektronika, mini-EP (Sugarbabe.org, Italy)
2002, Torture, mini-EP (Gamma Pop, Italy)
2001, Will U Die 4 Me?, album (Gamma Pop)
Timoria, “El Topo Grand Hotel,” guest vocal (Universal, Italy)
Julie’s Haircut, “Stars Never Looked So Bright” guest vocal (Gamma Pop)
2000, Julie’s Haircut, “Fever in the Funk House,” guest vocal (Gamma Pop)
1998, Operation Manitoba, album (Gamma Pop)
1997, AA.VV. Metal Machine Muzak compilation (Gamma Pop)
1996, “Trouble/Desire” (demo, Italy)
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Bio
Bluebird & Skoko are a buzzing combination of deep Chicago blues and dirty rock’n’roll energy guided by the spirit of Screaming Jay Hawkins, Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, The Cramps, and all those artists inspired by the fire inside. Their music is the expression of passion for music and lust for life. They sing and play from the guts, guided by that mysterious creature called Mojo. Their first album together “Trust Your Mojo, Sista”, mastered at the Abbey Road Studios, will be released in November 2008.
Bluebird grew up in Chicago under the wing of the great Junior Wells. Since 1975 he has blown his harp with Chicagoans from Sammy Lawhorn to Eddy Taylor and from Phil Guy to Valerie Wellington. He jammed with Muddy Waters and opened for him for his entire 1980 Italian tour. He played with Dr. John (with whom he recorded one of his own songs), John Kalb, Bill Dicey, Alexis Korner, the Sun Ra Orchestra, and many more. In 1982, one of his songs won a platinum record in South America. His songs have been included in numerous compilations in Europe and America. Bluebird has been followed by the music press and European TV stations since the beginning. His latest version of the song “Johnny B. Goode” received five stars from independent radio stations in the USA.
Skoko released three albums with her band CUT. Playing psycho rock’n’roll, they’ve opened for Royal Trux, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, The Hives, and many more. Recently she recorded the song “Watching Ya,” released by the Italian record label Suoni di Jato.
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