B.B. & The Blues Shacks - Come Along

Album: Come Along
Size: 133,8 MB
Time: 58:09
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2013
Styles: Blues, soul-blues
Art: Full

1. True Love In Vain (3:24)
2. Love Like Cash (4:07)
3. Come Along With Me (2:54)
4. If I Should Ever Lose Your Love (3:21)
5. Get My Stuff Together (3:10)
6. Will You Be There (3:08)
7. Fool Me (3:26)
8. Don't Take Your Time (4:18)
9. The Door (3:58)
10. Anything You Do (3:28)
11. Doesn't Matter Anymore (3:21)
12. Wait In The Line (3:25)
13. I Don't Get It (3:20)
14. Whatever You Do (4:36)
15. You Can Always Depend On Me (3:14)
16. Raise Your Voice (4:54)

For this 2013 release, the popular German blues band sets aside its traditional take on the music and focuses on contemporary soul-blues with the addition of the No Blow No Show Horns and guest vocals provided by the Shackettes. The 16 tracks on Come Along were written and arranged by B.B. & the Blues Shacks, including the radio-friendly tune "Whatever You Do," a duet between Shacks vocalist Michael Arlt and South African pop singer Bonita Niessen. Fans of the Robert Cray Band should check this out. /Al Campbell, AllMusic

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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B.B. & The Blues Shacks - Businessmen

Album: Businessmen
Size: 128,7 MB
Time: 55:42
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Blues
Art: Full

1. Out Of Tears (3:11)
2. Gimme This, Gimme That (2:51)
3. Take My Name (4:42)
4. Businessmen (3:59)
5. Buckle Up (3:58)
6. Lovin' Might (3:31)
7. Pardon Me (3:44)
8. Rain All Down My Way (3:36)
9. Who's Crying Now (3:56)
10. It Was A Dream (4:45)
11. Hot Pants (3:07)
12. Green Eye (2:58)
13. I Overpaid My Dues (3:48)
14. Blues Shadow (4:12)
15. Goodbye Everybody (3:17)

"Businessmen" perfectly reflects the history and artistic growth of Europe's leading blues force, performing a marvelous set of originals in sparkling form, excellent and convincing. Like its predecessor, "Come Along", "Businessmen" was recorded under the supervision of Andreas Wingert at Koka Studios in Vienna, Austria. With the exception of "It Was A Dream", a John Brim Chicago blues classic, all songs were written by Andreas and Michael, the Arlt brothers and founding members of the band. With confidence, competence and power, B.B. & The Blues Shacks are presenting themselves as a straight blues band with some soul notes, showing their enthusiasm and their attention to detail. More than any of their previous studio recordings, "Businessmen" reflects the fascination and energy of their 3,000 plus live performances on international stages on all five continents.

Blues with a capital "B" might be a suitable headline of this production. Drummer Jochen Reich is the band's latest addition. Along with long-time member Henning Hauerken on upright bass and bass guitar he represents the rhythmic force and powerful backbone, delivering new grooves and steady rhythms, providing the playground for soloists such as keyboardist Dennis Koeckstadt and guitarist Andreas Arlt. Fans of Michael Arlt's exquisite art of harmonica playing will enjoy this set. He's playing his heart out! The No Show No Blow Horns deliver that certain something, razor-sharp and accurately arranged horn parts and solos at the highest level – almost an integral part of the musical concept of B.B. & The Blues Shacks.

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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B.B. & The Blues Shacks - Blues Is A Stew

Album: Blues Is A Stew
Size: 120,5 MB
Time: 51:54
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues
Art: Full

1. That Kind Of Woman (2:13)
2. 'Til The Break Of Dawn (3:06)
3. Dead Love (3:42)
4. Blues Is A Stew (3:17)
5. Let Me Know (3:44)
6. Please Don't Leave (4:34)
7. Wrong Direction (2:59)
8. That Don't Look Good (3:32)
9. When A Long Time Friend Is Gone (3:45)
10. T-100 (3:41)
11. Bad Luck (2:38)
12. End Up Well (3:16)
13. Gold Diggin' Woman (3:35)
14. It's Good To See You Baby (2:57)
15. Hope You're Doing Good (4:48)

Following their 35th anniversary, B.B. & The Blues Shacks return with a brand-new studio album titled Blues Is A Stew. The name says it all. Blues, in their hands, is not a rigid formula but a rich stew of carefully selected ingredients, slow-cooked and full of flavor. The Hildesheim-based quintet led by brothers Michael and Andreas Arlt has built an extraordinary career. More than 4,000 live shows around the world, eighteen albums, multiple German Blues Awards, critical acclaim across Europe, and performances in over twenty countries. Blues Is A Stew feels like the sound of a band fully aware of its legacy and still hungry for more.

The album features fifteen outstanding tracks. Original compositions stand shoulder to shoulder with well-chosen cover songs by Lee Diamond, Milton Campbell, B.B. King, and Percy Mayfield. Everything feels perfectly balanced, confident, and deeply rooted in tradition without sounding nostalgic. As on many previous releases, B.B. & The Blues Shacks are joined by a superb guest horn trio of saxophones and trumpets. The horns add warmth and soul, enhancing the band’s trademark blend of blues, rhythm & blues, and classic soul. It’s a vibrant vintage sound that few contemporary bands can deliver with this level of authenticity. /The Blues Magazine

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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B.B. & The Blues Shacks - Lonesome In The Moonlight

Album: Lonesome In The Moonlight
Size: 120,7 MB
Time: 52:20
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2023
Styles: Blues
Art: Full

1. I Go To Bed With A Worry (3:24)
2. That's A Lie (4:23)
3. I Told My Eyes (2:52)
4. Big Blue Diamonds (4:05)
5. Steppin' Stone (3:02)
6. Dead Notes (3:50)
7. Feed The Flame (2:53)
8. Long Long Time (4:23)
9. What You Mean (3:51)
10. Heart Fixing Business (3:02)
11. This Time I'll Be True (4:55)
12. I've Got Papers On You, Baby (3:27)
13. More To Life Than This (5:32)
14. Ain't Over Yet (2:36)

Europe's top blues band returns 34 years after its founding with another top-notch studio album. CD in three-piece digisleeve and limited LP on Rhythm Bomb. Some 4000 live acts worldwide, multiple winners of the German Blues Award, winner of the Deutsche Schallplattenkritik, 17 albums, voted best band or artist of the year not only by German but also British and French media, shows in more than 20 countries - the Hildesheim quintet around brothers Michael and Andreas Arlt has achieved incredible things.

After Breaking Point (2021), the quintet with its stunningly lively vintage cocktail of blues, rhythm & blues and soul did not need much asking: of the 14 brand-new numbers, seven are amazingly confident original compositions. In addition, Ray Charles, Chick Morris, B.B. King, Albert King, Bobby Blue Bland, Johnnie Taylor and Linda Ronstadt are put into the spotlight in wonderful new interpretations.

The magnificent brass players Tom Müller and Simon Hartl put the icing on the cake of this emotional and stylish round trip through the golden age of US light music. Insane solos and fantastically grooving rhythms seem to be pulled from a hat by this world-class troupe. Europe's most successful blues band once again impressively puts itself in pole position.

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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B.B. & The Blues Shacks - Jive Talk, Slow Walk

Size: 130.0 MB
Time: 55:00
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1995
Styles: Electric Blues, Jump Blues
Art: Full

01. Just A Little Bit More (3:00)
02. Little Mae (4:00)
03. I'm Gonna Leave (3:41)
04. Sweetest Thing In Town (3:20)
05. The Slow Walk (3:26)
06. Sad Sad Days (5:45)
07. Jump, Jive An' Wail (3:28)
08. One More Chance With You (3:33)
09. Stranger's Hands (3:09)
10. That Ain't Right (3:26)
11. Fancied Nancy (5:28)
12. Down The Floor (3:52)
13. Nothing But A Pain (3:22)
14. Butterscotch (5:23)

For almost 25 years and counting the German blues band, B.B. and the Blues Shacks has been thrilling audiences with impecable musicianship and exuberant live performances. With more than a dozen albums under their belts, and countless concert and festival performances, these five musicians are heading to Southern California for a mini tour. There the band will perform four separate, very rare nightclub appearances. Those lucky enough to catch any of these shows will be treated to some of the best contemorary blues being performed anywhere. The band is led by the brothers Arlt. They are guitarist Andreas and his younger brother, vocalist and harmonica player Michael.

Jive Talk, Slow Walk MP3
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B.B. & The Blues Shacks - Breaking Point

Size: 123.9 MB
Time: 52:39
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2021
Styles: Electric Blues, Jump Blues
Art: Front

01. Let's Have A Natural Ball (2:55)
02. I Don't Know Why You Want Me (3:28)
03. Moon Calling (3:20)
04. Running Out Of Time (4:02)
05. Earthquake Woman (4:31)
06. Can't Be Juliet (2:57)
07. That Ain't All (2:54)
08. Be Mine My Love (3:32)
09. 50 Cents (3:15)
10. I Found A True Love (5:16)
11. Will The Fire Still Burn (4:20)
12. What You've Got (3:09)
13. A While On My Own (3:08)
14. Body Talk (2:22)
15. Dad (3:22)

B.B. & The Blues Shacks today have developed into the most successful performers of traditional blues in Europe. Since its formation in 1989, the band from Hildesheim, Germany has established itself as one of the top acts within the blues scene, with countless club and festival appearances all over Europe. With their swinging and shuffling brand of blues from the 1940's and 1950's, together with their own compositions in this style, they are among the most authentic blues bands active today. Whether covering lesser-known classics of the era or performing their own songs, B.B. & The Blues Shacks always show their respect of their idols, such as T-Bone Walker or Sonny Boy Williamson.

But at the same time, the Shacks are very much up to date, incorporating contemporary topics and recent events in their own songs, telling their own stories of today. Although their own compositions sound like they could have been written in the 50's, the imaginative lyrics and creative musical ideas make them sound fresh.

The band has gathered essential experience by backing up many touring American blues acts such as R.J. Mischo, Kid Ramos and Smokey Wilson, contributing to the further development of their own mature musical expression. Besides their musical prowess, B.B. & The Blues Shacks are an exciting visual live act with a repertoire that encompasses Delta Blues, Swing, Chicago Blues, and West Coast Jump Blues, all the way to 50's style Rock 'n' Roll. This is music for all lovers of charged-up blues shows without any hackneyed clichés! Back to the essentials of electric blues with B.B. & The Blues Shacks!

Breaking Point MP3
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B.B. & The Blues Shacks - Dirty Thirty

Size: 440 MB
Time: 2:54:45
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2019
Styles: Electric Blues, Jump Blues
Art: Full

CD 1: : Come Along
01. True Love In Vain (3:24)
02. Love Like Cash (3:58)
03. Come Along With Me (2:52)
04. If I Should Ever Lose Your Love (3:20)
05. Get My Stuff Together (3:10)
06. Will You Be There (3:07)
07. Fool Me (3:26)
08. Don't Take Your Time (4:18)
09. The Door (3:59)
10. Anything You Do (3:27)
11. Doesn't Matter Anymore (3:19)
12. Wait In Line (3:24)
13. Just Don't Get It (3:21)
14. Whatever You Do (4:36)
15. You Can Always Depend On Me (3:13)
16. Raise Your Voice (4:52)
17. She Moves Me (4:03)

CD 2: Businessmen
01. Out Of Tears (3:11)
02. Gimme This, Gimme That (2:51)
03. Take My Name (4:44)
04. Businessmen (3:58)
05. Buckle Up (4:00)
06. Lovin' Might (3:28)
07. Pardon Me (3:45)
08. Rain All Down My Way (3:36)
09. Who's Cryin' Now (3:55)
10. It Was A Dream (4:44)
11. Hot Pants (3:06)
12. Green Eye (2:56)
13. I Overpaid My Dues (3:47)
14. Blues Shadow (4:10)
15. Goodbye Everybody (3:19)
16. Deep In The Heart Of Texas (5:11)

CD 3: Dirty Thirty
01. Death Tax (4:42)
02. Rambling Kind (3:11)
03. Three Handed Woman (3:13)
04. I Run For You (2:52)
05. Moonshine Blues (3:15)
06. Not The One For Me (3:22)
07. It Takes Time (3:36)
08. Do To Me (3:40)
09. By The Way (2:50)
10. Crime Time (2:47)
11. Ain't Gonna Cry No More (2:34)
12. One More Drink (2:59)
13. Sweet Temptation Blues (4:38)
14. Oh Little Girl (2:33)
15. You Better Don't Wonna Know (3:13)
16. Hear My Baby Naggin' (2:58)

This box set contains a 12p booklet. It contains their last two records 'Come Along' remastered plus bonus track and 'Businessmen' remastered plus bonus track and the brand new recorded CD Dirty Thirty. Artwork by Gito Lima. Linernotes by R.J. Mischo.

The BB’s are masters of their instruments and make the audience feel the deep emotions that lie in the sound of hand-made R&B. Their music is fun and sweeps the listeners away.

Meanwhile they have played more than 3000 gigs, won numerous awards and recorded twelve albums, one with a Grammy winner. They have received numerous honors and awards including „Best European Blues Band“. The album 'London Days' was awarded with the German Record Critic’s Award. They are touring from Barcelona to Moscow and thrilled a crowd of 10 000 with their performances in L.A. and Australia.

Merry Xmas

Dirty Thirty

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B.B. & The Blues Shacks - Reality Show

Size: 130,5 MB
Time: 55:53
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1997
Styles: Electric Blues, Jump Blues
Art: Full

01. Stop My Baby (3:27)
02. I Can't Stop Watchin' (4:15)
03. Radio Esperanza (3:05)
04. The Last Shirt (...Got No Pockets) (6:07)
05. It Takes Time (3:47)
06. I Ain't Lyin' (4:19)
07. Big Bad Rider (3:59)
08. Should Be Mine (3:59)
09. Weather Girl (2:41)
10. The Mean One (3:55)
11. Sweet Temptation Blues (6:20)
12. Letter From My Baby (3:42)
13. Put A Thang On It (2:28)
14. Reality Show (3:41)

B.B. & The Blues Shacks today have developed into the most successful performers of traditional blues in Europe. Since its formation in 1989, the band from Hildesheim, Germany has established itself as one of the top acts within the blues scene, with countless club and festival appearances all over Europe. With their swinging and shuffling brand of blues from the 1940's and 1950's, together with their own compositions in this style, they are among the most authentic blues bands active today. Whether covering lesser-known classics of the era or performing their own songs, B.B. & The Blues Shacks always show their respect of their idols, such as T-Bone Walker or Sonny Boy Williamson.

But at the same time, the Shacks are very much up to date, incorporating contemporary topics and recent events in their own songs, telling their own stories of today. Although their own compositions sound like they could have been written in the 50's, the imaginative lyrics and creative musical ideas make them sound fresh.

The band has gathered essential experience by backing up many touring American blues acts such as R.J. Mischo, Kid Ramos and Smokey Wilson, contributing to the further development of their own mature musical expression. Besides their musical prowess, B.B. & The Blues Shacks are an exciting visual live act with a repertoire that encompasses Delta Blues, Swing, Chicago Blues, and West Coast Jump Blues, all the way to 50's style Rock 'n' Roll. This is music for all lovers of charged-up blues shows without any hackneyed clichés! Back to the essentials of electric blues with B.B. & The Blues Shacks!

Reality Show

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B.B. & The Blues Shacks - Reservation Blues

Size: 119,3 MB
Time: 50:31
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Electric Blues, Jump Blues
Art: Front

01. Reservation Blues (4:08)
02. Lay Some Shuffle Down (3:35)
03. Mad About You (3:58)
04. I Can't Go On (2:37)
05. Year Of Strife (4:10)
06. From Now On (2:35)
07. Angry Cat (3:20)
08. Not Much To Loose (2:39)
09. Honeycomb (4:30)
10. All About That (2:59)
11. My Time Ain't Long (5:28)
12. Little Secrets (3:28)
13. Things Won't Change (3:13)
14. Why Can't I Go Home (3:47)

Celebrated on all continents for nearly 30 years B.B, & The Blues Shacks are the European export of traditional Rhythm&Blues.

With up to 4000 concerts worldwide the band has achieved a huge fanbase and can look back on 13 album releases since 1994.

Now the band has found a new home at Rhythm Bomb, returning to their creative roots with their new album. Whilst their love for Soul was never in doubt in the past, this new release sees the quintet return to what they have mastered like no other formation since their foundation: exquisite Vintage Blues and 50s Chicago Blues coupled with swing, Jump and driving shuffles. "Reservation Blues" contains 14 original compositions which are complemented by an outstanding horn section on 4 tracks.

Reservation Blues

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B.B. & The Blues Shacks - Blue Avenue

Year: 2003
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 59:40
Size: 137,2 MB
Styles: Electric blues, swinging blues
Scans: Full

1. Cool Drinks (3:37)
2. Do To Me (4:19)
3. Wait On Honey (2:06)
4. Give And Take A Little (3:30)
5. Worried Times (4:30)
6. Beauty Parlor Gossip (3:39)
7. Answer To TT Special (3:45)
8. If That Ain't Love (3:47)
9. Can't Hide Love (4:09)
10. Good Night's Sleep (6:00)
11. If You Don't Want Me (3:00)
12. Mad Man Blues (2:59)
13. We Got Things To Work Out (3:12)
14. Rambling Kind (3:56)
15. Someday You'll Want Me (3:19)
16. Shipwrecked (3:46)

The five-piece combo from Northern Germany with their second release on the CrossCut label. Produced by the guys themselves, "Blue Avenue" is the perfect example for a high-energy album, recorded 'live' in the studio. "Midnite Diner", the predecessor, was produced by Marc T. with the focus on compact songs but "Blue Avenue" is different.

Supported by one of the tighest and easiest grooving rhythm sections in the business, guitarist Andreas Arlt and harmonica player Michael get plenty of room to stretch-out – and then there's the fantastic Alex Schultz (of Mighty Flyers fame) from Los Angeles. On a couple of tunes Andreas and Alex are performing 'battles of the blues guitar'. Pure fun!

Dennis Koeckstadt is the newest member of the band. The young piano player comes from the Chris Rannenberg school of blues pianist. He ads some special flavor to the B.B.'s blues, and Juergen Magiera from Berlin laid down some nice organ. Never before B.B. & The Blues Shacks sounded so fresh and played with so much self-confidence. Highly recommended.

Blue Avenue mc
Blue Avenue zippy

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B.B. & The Blues Shacks - Unique Taste

Size: 122,7 MB
Time: 53:05
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2008
Styles: Modern Electric Blues, Jump Blues
Art: Full

01. Keep My Promises (3:10)
02. Fool I Am (2:55)
03. Unique Taste (3:03)
04. I Understand (2:56)
05. Three Handed Woman (2:57)
06. Fool When You're Cool (3:00)
07. Not The One For Me (2:47)
08. Little Pins (4:14)
09. Anything But You (3:26)
10. Like A Woman That Just Bought Shoes (3:05)
11. Cut It! (2:14)
12. Step Back A Little (3:24)
13. Tears About To Fall (3:29)
14. So Glad I'm On Your Mind (3:03)
15. Too Fast Living (4:15)
16. Do My Will (2:29)
17. When The Night Comes Down (2:32)

Personnel:
Michael Arlt - vocals & harp
Andreas Arlt - guitar
Henning Hauerken - upright bass
Dennis Koeckstadt - piano
Bernhard Egger - drums & percussions

Guests:
Raphael Wressnig - hammond B3
Frank 'Pepe' Peters - backing vocals

Recorded & mixed 2007 @ Palais Aux Etoiles in BREMEN

Die BB’s are masters of their instruments and make the audience feel the deep emotions that lie in the sound of hand-made R&B. Their music is fun and sweeps the listeners away.
Meanwhile they have played more than 2500 gigs, won numerous awards and recorded eleven albums, the latest one with a Grammy winner.

They have received numerous honors and awards including "Best European Blues Band". The latest album was awarded with the German Record Critic’s Award They are touring from Barcelona to Moscow and thrilled a crowd of 10 000 with their performance in L.A.

Unique Taste

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B.B. & The Blues Shacks - Live In Satyrblues 2013

Size: 170,1 MB
Time: 74:19
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2013
Styles: Modern Electric Blues, Jump Blues
Art: Full

01. Read About My Baby (6:02)
02. It's Later You Think (3:51)
03. You Know My Love (9:29)
04. Let Me Love You Baby (6:44)
05. Bye Bye Bird (4:07)
06. Hucklebuck (5:05)
07. Don't Take Your Time (6:51)
08. I Found A New Love (8:44)
09. She's The One (5:40)
10. Lollipop Mama (9:26)
11. True Love In Vain (8:13)

Limited Edition, 1000 CDs only.

BB’s are masters of their instruments and make the audience feel the deep emotions that lie in the sound of hand-made R&B. Their music is fun and sweeps the listeners away.

Meanwhile they have played more than 3000 gigs, won numerous awards and recorded twelve albums, one with a Grammy winner.

They have received numerous honors and awards including „Best European Blues Band“. The album 'London Daye' was awarded with the German Record Critic’s Award. They are touring from Barcelona to Moscow and thrilled a crowd of 10 000 with their performances in L.A. and Australia.

Thanks to Bluesercher
Live In Satyrblues 2013

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B.B. & The Blues Shacks - Straight Blues Big Swing: The Blues Edition

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 64:54
Size: 148.6 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Year: 1999
Art: Full

[3:56] 1. Lonesome Without You
[6:11] 2. Ordinary Blues
[4:11] 3. Lowdown Ways
[4:49] 4. Run All Over Town
[3:57] 5. Pocketful Of Wishes
[3:49] 6. Still Jivin'
[4:45] 7. Too Long
[3:19] 8. How I Cried For You
[3:26] 9. Ain't Gonna Cry No More
[3:57] 10. Have Mercy On A Falling Man
[4:23] 11. Stompin' & Rollin'
[2:54] 12. Too Close Love
[3:40] 13. It's Up To You
[8:45] 14. Close The Door
[2:45] 15. King Of Meat

B.B. & The Blues Shacks today have developed into the most successful performers of traditional blues in Europe. Since its formation in 1989, the band from Hildesheim, Germany has established itself as one of the top acts within the blues scene, with countless club and festival appearances all over Europe. With their swinging and shuffling brand of blues from the 1940's and 1950's, together with their own compositions in this style, they are among the most authentic blues bands active today. Whether covering lesser-known classics of the era or performing their own songs, B.B. & The Blues Shacks always show their respect of their idols, such as T-Bone Walker or Sonny Boy Williamson.

But at the same time, the Shacks are very much up to date, incorporating contemporary topics and recent events in their own songs, telling their own stories of today. Although their own compositions sound like they could have been written in the 50's, the imaginative lyrics and creative musical ideas make them sound fresh.

The band has gathered essential experience by backing up many touring American blues acts such as R.J. Mischo, Kid Ramos and Smokey Wilson, contributing to the further development of their own mature musical expression. Besides their musical prowess, B.B. & The Blues Shacks are an exciting visual live act with a repertoire that encompasses Delta Blues, Swing, Chicago Blues, and West Coast Jump Blues, all the way to 50's style Rock 'n' Roll. This is music for all lovers of charged-up blues shows without any hackneyed clichés! Back to the essentials of electric blues with B.B. & The Blues Shacks!

thank you mrwalker.
Straight Blues Big Swing: The Blues Edition mc
Straight Blues Big Swing: The Blues Edition zippy

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B.B. & The Blues Shacks - Straight Blues, Big Swing: The Swing Edition / Midnite Diner

Album: Straight Blues, Big Swing: The Swing Edition
Size: 147,4 MB
Time: 61:41
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1999
Styles: Jump Blues, Swing Jazz, Modern Electric Blues
Art: Full

01. Hay Ride (2:21)
02. Things Won't Be Right Without You (3:59)
03. Alright, Okay, You Win (3:39)
04. Safronia B. (2:28)
05. Sufferin' Mind (5:05)
06. Love You' Til Your Money's Gone Blues (2:34)
07. Sad Stories (2:40)
08. Telephone Boogie (3:16)
09. I Feel Alright Again (3:33)
10. I Want A Roof Over My Head (2:52)
11. Why Me (3:05)
12. The Way You Do (4:13)
13. It Should've Been Me (3:31)
14. Cadillac Baby (4:09)
15. Good Luck (3:41)
16. Everyday I Have To Cry Some (3:17)
17. If I Told You Once (3:13)
18. Pony Tail (3:56)

B.B. & The Blues Shacks today have developed into the most successful performers of traditional blues in Europe. Since its formation in 1989, the band from Hildesheim / Germany has established itself as one of the top acts within the blues scene, with countless club and festival appearances all over Europe. With their swinging and shuffling brand of blues from the 1940's and 1950's, together with their own compositions in this style, they are among the most authentic blues bands active today. Whether covering lesser-known classics of the era or performing their own songs, B.B. & The Blues Shacks always show their respect of their idols, such as T-Bone Walker or Sonny Boy Williamson.

But at the same time, the Shacks are very much up to date, incorporating contemporary topics and recent events in their own songs, telling their own stories of today. Although their own compositions sound like they could have been written in the 50's, the imaginative lyrics and creative musical ideas make them sound fresh..

The band has gathered essential experience by backing up many touring American blues acts such as R.J. Mischo, Kid Ramos and Smokey Wilson, contributing to the further development of their own mature musical expression. Besides their musical prowess, B.B. & The Blues Shacks are an exciting visual live act with a repertoire that encompasses Delta Blues, Swing, Chicago Blues, and West Coast Jump Blues, all the way to 50's style Rock 'n' Roll. This is music for all lovers of charged-up blues shows without any hackneyed clichés! Back to the essentials of electric blues with B.B. & The Blues Shacks!

Straight Blues, Big Swing: The Swing Edition

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Album: Midnite Diner
Size: 120,7 MB
Time: 50:39
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2001
Styles: Jump Blues, Modern Electric Blues
Art: Full

01. Intro (0:13)
02. Take A Chance (3:04)
03. Oh Little Girl (2:25)
04. Five To Twelve Blues (5:03)
05. Strange Kind Of Feeling (2:45)
06. Till I Made Up My Mind (3:01)
07. Rob My Soul (2:32)
08. Tempo Twist (1:56)
09. You Better Don't Wanna Know (4:07)
10. Whole Lotta Love (2:57)
11. Moonshine Blues (5:27)
12. If You Want Me To Love You (2:19)
13. Your Cash Ain't Nothing But Trash (3:20)
14. I'm Gonna Miss You (Like The Devil) (3:25)
15. Midnight Diner (4:05)
16. One More Drink (3:25)
17. Outro (0:23)

Personnel:
Andreas Bock - drums
Henning Hauerken - upright bass, electric bass
Marc Thijs - percussion
Andreas Arlt - guitar
Michael Arlt - vocals, harmonica

European group presents traditional 1940s & '50s-style blues on their new studio album, featuring 12 originals & 3 covers. Midnight Diner songs The CD was produced by Marc Thijs of Electric Kings fame, and was recorded & mixed by Jerry Hall, who has worked for Motown Records.

Midnite Diner

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B.B. & The Blues Shacks - Feelin' Fine Today / Live At Vier Linden

Album: Feelin' Fine Today
Size: 116,6 MB
Time: 50:16
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2002
Styles: Jump Blues, Modern Electric Blues
Art: Full

01. Nothing Else To Say (3:22)
02. Backstage King (For Lutz) (3:04)
03. The World Keeps Going Round (4:41)
04. Feelin' Fine Today (3:39)
05. I Don't Want No Woman (3:50)
06. She's Got Her Eyes On Me (4:55)
07. Alimony Blues (2:53)
08. Halsted St.Blues (7:43)
09. Get No Credit (2:42)
10. Don't Touch My Girl (3:01)
11. T-Bone Shuffle (4:19)
12. I Need Somebody (3:20)
13. Baby Don't Come Back (2:40)

Personnel:
Michael Arlt: vocals / harmonica
Andreas Arlt: guitar
Dennis Koeckstadt: piano
Henning Hauerken: upright bass
Andreas Bock: drums

B.B. & The Blues Shacks today have developed into the most successful performers of traditional blues in Europe. Since its formation in 1989, the band from Hildesheim / Germany has established itself as one of the top acts within the blues scene, with countless club and festival appearances all over Europe. With their swinging and shuffling brand of blues from the 1940's and 1950's, together with their own compositions in this style, they are among the most authentic blues bands active today. Whether covering lesser-known classics of the era or performing their own songs, B.B. & The Blues Shacks always show their respect of their idols, such as T-Bone Walker or Sonny Boy Williamson.

But at the same time, the Shacks are very much up to date, incorporating contemporary topics and recent events in their own songs, telling their own stories of today. Although their own compositions sound like they could have been written in the 50's, the imaginative lyrics and creative musical ideas make them sound fresh.

The band has gathered essential experience by backing up many touring American blues acts such as R.J. Mischo, Kid Ramos and Smokey Wilson, contributing to the further development of their own mature musical expression. Besides their musical prowess, B.B. & The Blues Shacks are an exciting visual live act with a repertoire that encompasses Delta Blues, Swing, Chicago Blues, and West Coast Jump Blues, all the way to 50's style Rock 'n' Roll. This is music for all lovers of charged-up blues shows without any hackneyed clichés! Back to the essentials of electric blues with B.B. & The Blues Shacks!

Feelin' Fine Today

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Album: Live At Vier Linden
Size: 142,3 MB
Time: 61:28
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2006
Styles: Jump Blues, Modern Electric Blues
Art: Full

01. Hot Shot Bop (4:15)
02. You Can Always Depend On Me (3:56)
03. Let's Get Crazy (4:07)
04. She's Got Her Eyes On Me (6:38)
05. Can't Hide Love (5:58)
06. Lose My Mind (2:51)
07. Stompin' And Rollin' (4:45)
08. Good Night's Sleep (9:32)
09. Hear My Baby Naggin' (5:05)
10. Letter From My Baby (6:10)
11. Ain't Home No More (8:06)

Live At Vier Linden

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B.B. & The Blues Shacks - Live At The Lucerne Blues Festival (Guest Tad Robinson)

Size: 128,9 MB
Time: 55:14
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1998
Styles: Jump Blues, Modern Electric Blues
Art: Front

01. Tell Me What's The Reason (4:41)
02. Ah'w Baby (5:35)
03. Waitin'On Somebody (2:47)
04. By Your Side (5:26)
05. Best Kept Secret (4:17)
06. I'll Take Care (6:53)
07. What Love Did To Me (4:34)
08. One More Chance With You (4:25)
09. Country Girl (4:29)
10. I'm On My Way (3:50)
11. Just A Little Bit More (4:21)
12. Cross My Heart (3:49)

Personnel:
Michael Arlt: vocals / harmonica
Andreas Arlt: guitar
Dennis Koeckstadt: piano
Henning Hauerken: upright bass
Andreas Bock: drums

B.B. & The Blues Shacks today have developed into the most successful performers of traditional blues in Europe. Since its formation in 1989, the band from Hildesheim / Germany has established itself as one of the top acts within the blues scene, with countless club and festival appearances all over Europe. With their swinging and shuffling brand of blues from the 1940's and 1950's, together with their own compositions in this style, they are among the most authentic blues bands active today. Whether covering lesser-known classics of the era or performing their own songs, B.B. & The Blues Shacks always show their respect of their idols, such as T-Bone Walker or Sonny Boy Williamson.

But at the same time, the Shacks are very much up to date, incorporating contemporary topics and recent events in their own songs, telling their own stories of today. Although their own compositions sound like they could have been written in the 50's, the imaginative lyrics and creative musical ideas make them sound fresh.

The band has gathered essential experience by backing up many touring American blues acts such as R.J. Mischo, Kid Ramos and Smokey Wilson, contributing to the further development of their own mature musical expression. Besides their musical prowess, B.B. & The Blues Shacks are an exciting visual live act with a repertoire that encompasses Delta Blues, Swing, Chicago Blues, and West Coast Jump Blues, all the way to 50's style Rock 'n' Roll. This is music for all lovers of charged-up blues shows without any hackneyed clichés! Back to the essentials of electric blues with B.B. & The Blues Shacks!

Thanks to Marc.
Live At The Lucerne Blues Festival

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