The Backbones - Two Track Wonders

Album: Two Track Wonders
Size: 59,2 MB
Time: 25:40
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2009
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues
Art: Front, tray

1. I'm In Love With You (2:52)
2. Love Me (2:45)
3. Icecream Man (4:08)
4. Come On In This House (3:56)
5. Don't Leave Me At Home (3:32)
6. Tramp (4:03)
7. Stranger Blues (4:21)

Here's an excellent 7-track mini-album from Holland’s finest, The Backbones. The band is fronted by the immense personality of Pieter "Big Pete" van der Pluijm, with big-toned harmonica and fine vocals. The other members are Sander Kooiman (guitar), Julius "Lord Julius"’ van Brakel (bass) and Joost Tazelaar (drums) with guest keyboards from Govert van der Kolm. Big Pete is probably one of Europe’s finest musicians, with the band having backed many visiting American players such as Monster Mike Welch and Alex Schultz, as well as being involved in the Lester Butler Tribute Band together with Matt Schofield.

This release came about when their friend Rob van Boeckel had studio time available at New Road Studios in Wijchen, due to a band splitting, and the resulting album was recorded in just one night. This comes highly recommended and should be available at all gigs. Apparently the band have signed for the top American label Delta Groove, with a full length album in the offing for this year – that should be well worth the wait.

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The Backbones - New Road Sessions Vol. 1

Album: New Road Sessions Vol. 1
Size: 158,3 MB
Time: 68:22
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2006
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues
Art: Front, sleeve, tray

1. Backstroke With The Backbones (Feat. Matt Schofield) (4:15)
2. Can't You See What You're Doing To Me (Feat. Matt Schofield) (6:57)
3. Broken Backbone (Feat. Matt Schofield) (4:26)
4. Black Cat Bone (Feat. Matt Schofield) (5:51)
5. Blues In D Natural (Feat. Monster Mike Welch) (5:16)
6. Cryin' Time (Feat. Monster Mike Welch) (5:34)
7. I Found Joy (Feat. Monster Mike Welch) (3:52)
8. Sam Sack (Feat. Mitch Kashmar) (3:01)
9. You The One (Feat. Mitch Kashmar) (4:22)
10. You Got Me Cuckoo (Feat. Mitch Kashmar) (4:01)
11. Drinkin' Beer (Feat. Mitch Kashmar) (3:43)
12. Crawdad (Feat. Hook Herrera) (4:10)
13. Learnin' (Feat. Hook Herrera) (3:36)
14. As Sure As The Stars Shine Above (Feat. Hook Herrera) (4:51)
15. Jump In D (Feat. Hook Herrera) (4:22)

The Backbones were among the best European blues bands in the early 2000s, and this Dutch band fronted by Pieter "Big Pete" van der Pluijm had a rotating lineup of 10 musicians. Throughout 2005, The Backbones did several European tours where they served as a backing band for talented musicians from all over the world. During a number of these tours recordings were made at the New Road Studios. All recordings are live to 2 track and contain no overdubs or editing what so ever.

What makes this album special is the fact that it contains four different sessions recorded with some of the blues greats: Matt Schofield, Monster Mike Welch, Mitch Kashmar, and Hook Herrera. The result is outstanding recordings, presented in a sophisticated and gripping way. Modern white blues, at times a bit rocking, at times very bluesy, and even with a touch of jazz. A strong and highly recommended album.

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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Big Pete - Choice Cuts

Album: Choice Cuts
Size: 129,3 MB
Time: 55:37
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2011
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues
Art: Full

1. Driftin' (6:38)
2. Can't You See What You're Doin' To Me (3:47)
3. Act Like You Love Me (3:15)
4. Just To Be With You (3:50)
5. Don't Start Crying Now (2:49)
6. I Got My Eyes On You (4:52)
7. Hey Lawdy Mama (4:05)
8. I Was Fooled (5:12)
9. Rockin' Daddy (3:24)
10. Left Me With A Broken Heart (4:23)
11. Just Your Fool (4:09)
12. Chromatic Crumbs (4:30)
13. I'm A Business Man (4:37)

Dutch blues vocalist and harp master Pieter "Big Pete" van der Pluijm may not be a familiar name to American blues audiences, but he's already well-established in the Netherlands – his native home base in North-West Europe. At 23, Pete was handpicked for a European memorial tour to honor the music and memory of legendary harmonica player and vocalist Lester Butler (the Red Devils and Thirteen), backed by several of Lester's original bandmates. The project was met with great success and critical acclaim, so more tours and a CD by the Lester Butler Tribute Band soon followed, securing Pete's arrival on the scene as one of the premier next generation blues performers in the Benelux region.

Since then, Big Pete has gone on to form and record many other successful projects including his debut release "Bathroom Acoustics" by The Strikes, a couple of CDs by the rockin' 50's Chicago blues outfit The Backbones, and most recently, the more progressive and forward-thinking group M.O.C.T. (Men Of Considerable Taste). Pete's growing reputation has also led to tours and performances backing many internationally acclaimed blues artists including Alex Schultz, Mitch Kashmar, Monster Mike Welch, Hook Herrera, Matt Schofield, and Ian Siegal. Pete's informal introduction to the U.S. market materialized in March 2010 with his appearance on The Mannish Boys' 5th anniversary release "Shake For Me." Pete closed out the album in style paying tribute to his hero Lester Butler on the storming New Orleans romp "Way Down South," backed by Kid Ramos, Willie J. Campbell and Jimi Bott along with special guest pianist Andy Kaulkin, who previously recorded with Lester Butler on the classic album "Thirteen."

Now Holland's best kept secret makes his official American solo album debut with an incredible all-star recording lineup featuring Kim Wilson, Paul Oscher, Al Blake, Johnny Dyer, Alex Schultz, Kirk Fletcher, Kid Ramos, Rusty Zinn, Shawn Pittman, John Marx, Mojo Mark, Rob Rio, Willie J. Campbell and Jimi Bott. “Choice Cuts” is guaranteed to be an instant classic not to be missed by anyone who considers themselves a true blues lover! /Blues Magazine

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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BoogieBunker - Special Guest Big Pete

Size: 150 MB
Time: 25:40
File: FLAC
Released: 2020
Styles: Electric Blues, Harmonica Blues
Art: Front

01. Too Many Drivers At The Wheel (4:08)
02. Shake Your Hips (4:36)
03. If It Ain't Me (7:08)
04. I Wish I Would (5:02)
05. Blue Jeans Blues (4:43)

Personnel:
Jan Kanis - guitar and vocals
Francesco Colella - Bass
Dennis Hensen - drums
Special Guest - Big Pete

Dutch blues vocalist and harp master Pieter "Big Pete" van der Pluijm may not be a familiar name to American blues audiences, but he's already well-established in the Netherlands – his native home base in North-West Europe. At 23, Pete was handpicked for a European memorial tour to honor the music and memory of legendary harmonica player and vocalist Lester Butler (the Red Devils and Thirteen), backed by several of Lester's original bandmates. The project was met with great success and critical acclaim, so more tours and a CD by the Lester Butler Tribute Band soon followed, securing Pete's arrival on the scene as one of the premier next generation blues performers in the Benelux region.

Since then, Big Pete has gone on to form and record many other successful projects including his debut release "Bathroom Acoustics" by The Strikes, a couple of CDs by the rockin' 50's Chicago blues outfit The Backbones, and most recently, the more progressive and forward-thinking group M.O.C.T. (Men Of Considerable Taste). Pete's growing reputation has also led to tours and performances backing many internationally acclaimed blues artists including Alex Schultz, Mitch Kashmar, Monster Mike Welch, Hook Herrera, Matt Schofield, and Ian Siegal.

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The Strikes - Bathroom Acoustics

File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Source: LL (from CD)
Released: 2004
Styles: Bluesrock
Time: 51:36
Size: 119,5 MB
Art: Full

Musicians
Pieter Van Der Pluijm - vocals, harp, guitar
Sjors Nederlof - guitar
Roelof Klijn - bass
Jody Van Ooijen - drums
Bas Janssen - piano (2,4,6)

(5:02) 1. Watch Yourself Pretty Baby
(3:05) 2. She's Dynamite
(3:52) 3. Crack Smokin' Woman
(2:59) 4. Bathroom Acoustics
(1:55) 5. Mean Old Frisco
(3:04) 6. Gibbons
(2:49) 7. Big Pete Boogie
(5:45) 8. Devil Woman
(4:08) 9. Tv Mama
(2:12) 10. All Messed Up
(2:52) 11. Bill vs Eddie
(6:37) 12. So Cold
(3:28) 13. Voodoo Man
(3:42) 14. The Strikes

Dutch blues vocalist and harp master Pieter van der Pluijm aka Big Pete is a Lester Butler fan for sure. At 23, Pete was handpicked for a European memorial tour to honor the music and memory of this legendary harmonica player and vocalist , backed by several of Lester's original bandmates. The project was met with great success and critical acclaim, so more tours and a CD by the Lester Butler Tribute Band soon followed, securing Pete's arrival on the scene as one of the premier next generation blues performers in the Benelux region.
Since then, Big Pete has gone on to form and record many other successful projects including his debut release "Bathroom Acoustics" by The Strikes. These guys are playing a contemporary style of swinging, dirty and greasy blues. They wrote 8 of the 14 songs and the others are covers of Joe Turner, Big Boy Crudup, B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Lester Butler. These kids sound young, fresh and innovative.

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Big Pete - Live At Bluesnow! (Feat. Kid Ramos, Monster Mike Welch & Anthony Geraci)

Size: 142,3 MB
Time: 61:29
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2016
Styles: Modern Electric Blues
Label: Coast Company
Art: Front

01. Mean (Live) (6:17)
02. Born To Die (Live) (3:55)
03. Come On In This House (Live) (6:27)
04. This Time No Lies (Live) (4:16)
05. 6-45 (Live) (6:58)
06. I've Got My Eyes On You (Live) (6:25)
07. Ball And Chain (Live) (6:11)
08. Just To Be With You (Live) (5:07)
09. Only Time Will Tell (Live) (4:14)
10. Rockin' Daddy (Live) (5:11)
11. My Backscratcher (Live) (6:25)

Dutch blues vocalist and harp master Pieter "Big Pete" van der Pluijm may not be a familiar name to American blues audiences, but he's already well-established in the Netherlands – his native home base in North-West Europe. At 23, Pete was handpicked for a European memorial tour to honor the music and memory of legendary harmonica player and vocalist Lester Butler (the Red Devils and Thirteen), backed by several of Lester's original bandmates. The project was met with great success and critical acclaim, so more tours and a CD by the Lester Butler Tribute Band soon followed, securing Pete's arrival on the scene as one of the premier next generation blues performers in the Benelux region. Since then, Big Pete has gone on to form and record many other successful projects including his debut release "Bathroom Acoustics" by The Strikes, a couple of CDs by the rockin' 50's Chicago blues outfit The Backbones, and most recently, the more progressive and forward-thinking group M.O.C.T. (Men Of Considerable Taste). Pete's growing reputation has also led to tours and performances backing many internationally acclaimed blues artists including Alex Schultz, Mitch Kashmar, Monster Mike Welch, Hook Herrera, Matt Schofield, and Ian Siegal. Pete's informal introduction to the U.S. market materialized in March 2010 with his appearance on The Mannish Boys' 5th anniversary release "Shake For Me." Pete closed out the album in style paying tribute to his hero Lester Butler on the storming New Orleans romp "Way Down South," backed by Kid Ramos, Willie J. Campbell and Jimi Bott along with special guest pianist Andy Kaulkin, who previously recorded with Lester Butler on the classic album "Thirteen." Now Holland's best kept secret makes his official American solo album debut with an incredible all-star recording lineup featuring Kim Wilson, Paul Oscher, Al Blake, Johnny Dyer, Alex Schultz, Kirk Fletcher, Kid Ramos, Rusty Zinn, Shawn Pittman, John Marx, Mojo Mark, Rob Rio, Willie J. Campbell and Jimi Bott. “Choice Cuts (DGPCD149)” is guaranteed to be an instant classic not to be missed by anyone who considers themselves a true blues lover!

Live At Bluesnow!

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