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Rick Woodward and Rick Seale call their music an acoustic gumbo, and rightly so, they are the Hoodoo Papas. This guitar duo from the heart of central Louisiana strut their stuff with a heapin’ helpin’ of down home music straight from their hearts telegraphed to their six-strings on their new release Past Due. They not only pluck and strum out some licks, they can sing up a storm as well. Their infectious blend of rock-country-blues-folk sounds so full and distinctive you will wonder if you are listening to a four-piece band rather than two papas strumming their guitars and belting out bluesy country fried numbers filled with their with Louisiana soul.
By the third listen, I wasn’t even a tad tired of hearing this album, it’s like a five o’clock shadow that never goes away! I loved every second of this and I say that without an inkling of reservation. . . Okay, can I gush anymore? This music had me comin’ back for seconds in a heartbeat. I will bet that it works that way for you too, if you love da blues and all the music that this great style spawned as I do.
I know good music when I hear it so here is my quote for this band-“A great album that took control and rocked my soul,” and you can take that one to the bank.
Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck - www.muzikreviews.com
May 17, 2004
Rating 10/10 - www.muzikreviews.com
Hoodoo Papas • Past Due • self-released • I love Louisiana: the food, the music, the drive-thru hurricane stands. The Hoodoo Papas hail from this alcoholic music fan's paradise. Rick Woodward and Rick Seale serve up some soulful, bluesy tunes, featuring some serious acoustic guitar chops. Grab a Turbo Dog and enjoy the Papa's "acoustic gumbo" sound. (CL) - IMPACT Press: Music Reviews: October-November '04
Splendid Magazine 10/23/2004
This Louisiana duo brings a warm-hearted assortment of Southern blues to the table on their second album. Past Due is an apt title: the Hoodoo Papas have been playing together for the last 12 years, exhibiting their catchy tunes all over the South. The two Ricks (Seale and Woodward) have a great thing going; there's nothing exceptionally new or unusual about Past Due, but the guitar work is impeccable and everyone seems to be having a good time.
Past Due's ten tracks stick to well-worn themes like life and love. "Only Two Ways About It" is an appealing, sleepy opener, effectively contrasting the more upbeat tunes to come. "Big Hearted Woman" is a standout -- a lively three chord blues rocker in the classic Chuck Berry vein. On a more serious note, "Chasing Your Ghost" is a wistful look back at a lost relationship. It's a charming ballad, with sweet, heartfelt lyrics and a tender, soothing melody.
The sheer simplicity of the Hoodoo Papas' music is a big selling point. Most of the music was created entirely by the two Ricks, though a few tracks incorporate drums and piano. The best tracks focus on stripped-down blues performed on their acoustic guitars, but don't let that simplicity fool you -- they're definitely capable of more than this. Indeed, sometimes when it's just the two Ricks, you'd swear you were listening to a larger group.
The collaborative chemistry between Seale and Woodward manifests in both the quality of their performances and the moods behind them. It's obvious that they're playing music together simply because that's what they love to do.
-- Lindsay Casey
- -- Lindsay Casey
The CD sounds great! Love the name!
BB King - B. B. King
An appealing blend of musical influences spiced with traditional Louisiana soul. One taste and you're sure to come back for more. - Music Scene Magazine
Warm vocals and well tuned acoustic guitars on this honest, beautiful CD; tastefully well done and enthusiastically performed.
Vincente Zumel - Radio PICA, 96.6 FM
Your CD impresses me from the beginning till the end!! No weak moments at all, every song is just great rootsy as it should be, your music gives me a wonderful feeling.
Ray Pieters - Radio Milo 103.1 FM
Discography
Mojo Hat (2003)
Past Due (2004)
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Bio
With their recordings and live shows, the Hoodoo
Papas have made a name for themselves as audiences line up to feast their ears on genuine Hoodoo acoustic gumbo, a spicy blend of rock, folk and country.
The two Ricks have been playing and writing music together for 12 years, and their Americana sound has been pulling in fans and listeners every step of the way. Their first CD, Mojo Hat, earned rave reviews from audiences and critics alike, even catching the ear of blues legend BB King. Pulling inspiration from countless artists, from Jim Croce to Johnny Cash and James Taylor, the Hoodoo
Papas simmer out a sound that carries any listener right down to bayou country.
The Hoodoo Papas are currently promoting their new album, Past Due, and theyre bringing the gumbo along with them. With deep-driving riffs and a down-home attitude, the new release brings in the culture of their native Louisiana and sits any fan down for a wild ride of down-home soul. Listening to the burning tunes on the CD, theres no question that these two love and respect their music, and they turn that love into a real good time for everyone.
If youve been looking for that genuine sound with that real Delta feel, you can find it in the Americana grooves of the Hoodoo Papas. Just look for the tapping toes and listen for those dangerous guitars, and these two bayou masters will show you a side of Louisiana blues youll never want to come back from. Theres no better taste than
that acoustic gumbo, and there are no better chefs than the Hoodoo Papas.
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