Bobby Blackhat - Put On Your Red Shoes

Size: 150,5 MB
Time: 65:43
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2018
Styles: Electric Blues
Art: Full

01. I Smell Another Man On You ( 5:43)
02. Overdose Of The Blues ( 3:37)
03. This Grey Beard ( 3:53)
04. Put On Your Red Shoes ( 4:11)
05. Hallelujah ( 3:29)
06. Baby Mama Drama Blues ( 3:23)
07. Grim Reaper ( 9:42)
08. May I Have This Dance ( 6:05)
09. Back To Cleveland ( 3:34)
10. When I Cry It's Ugly ( 5:21)
11. You Got Me Runnin' ( 6:13)
12. I Hear Mama's Voice (10:25)

Personnel:
Bobby BlackHat Walters (harp, vocals, percussion)
Brian Eubanks (bass, background vocals)
Tom Euler (guitar, background vocals)
Michael Behlmar (drums, background vocals)
Lucy Lawrence Kirkpatrick (keyboards

Bobby BlackHat blends the influences of Chicago, Memphis, Piedmont, and Delta style blues into a toe tappin’, finger poppin’, hip shakin’ blues
experience. This project includes: Something Old (updated versions of previously released songs), Something New (brand spankin’ new songs),
Something Borrowed (unique covers of classic songs), and of course Something Blues.

Bobby BlackHat, Coastal Virginia Bluesman, recording artist, producer, harmonica player, vocalist, songwriter, comedian, and actor hails from
Cleveland, Ohio and currently resides in Newport News, VA.

Put On Your Red Shoes

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Bobby 'BlackHat' Walters - Accidental Blues

Size: 153,8 MB
Time: 65:53
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2015
Styles: Electric Blues, Harmonica Blues
Art: Front

01. Two By Four (4:13)
02. Blues Story (5:41)
03. Accidental Blues (3:43)
04. Happy Go Lucky Man (2:21)
05. Happy Go Lucky Man (Remix) (5:07)
06. It's Not A Good Idea 'til It's Her Idea (5:40)
07. Come Home Blues (5:06)
08. My Cookin' (2:56)
09. My World Did Not End (3:08)
10. Nursery Rhyme Shuffle (4:53)
11. Please Mr. Blackhat (6:46)
12. Feathers & Nails (4:00)
13. Broke My Body Down (3:51)
14. There Is No Sin In The Voice Of God (3:46)
15. H.R.B.T. Blues (4:35)

Bobby Blackhat Walters is originally from Ohio and spent nearly 30 years in the US Coastguard service. Since retirement he has expanded his interest in performing the blues and this is his fifth CD release, he was a finalist in the 2016 IBC’s and gigs regularly around the Norfolk, VA area. On this album Bobby wrote all the material with some help on four tracks from band members. Bobby handles lead vocals and harp and all members of the band add backing vocals: Tom Euler, guitar, Brian Eubanks, bass and Michael Behlmar, drums. A lot of other musicians contribute to the CD with keyboard duties shared between Cal Hamlin and Lucy Lawrence Kilpatrick.

Bobby has a clear voice and plays some good harp throughout but the first three tracks probably offer the best snapshot of what the band has to offer. “Two By Four” is a straightforward shuffle with amusing lyrics about the effect of a new love in Bobby’s life: “the first time I laid eyes on you I was struck by a two by four. I was caught off-guard, never been struck like that before”; “Blues Story” is a rolling blues with excellent piano and harp in which Bobby states that “everyone has a blues story, from the day you were born till the day you go to Glory”; the title track “Accidental Blues” rockets along, a harp and guitar driven shuffle. “Happy Go Lucky Man” appears in two versions, a shorter acoustic take and a longer ‘Remix’ which gives the story of taking a relaxed approach to life more of a Caribbean groove. Bobby again shows his humour in “It’s Not A Good Idea Till It’s Her Idea” as he half-speaks the lyrics over a late-night lounge jazz band performance and on the down-home acoustic “My Cookin’” in which Bobby’s talents in the kitchen win over an attractive lady. The moody “Come Home Blues” is the classic tale of the girl having walked out and Bobby’s harp and vocals convey his sadness well. In lyrical contrast “My World Did Not End” finds Bobby quietly pleased to be out of this particular relationship on an upbeat shuffle with Cal’s piano work to the fore.

Guest vocalist Shonya Carlock sings the slow blues “Please Mr Blackhat” leaving Bobby to “play some blues for me” which Bobby is happy to do, providing an impressive harp solo. Just to demonstrate that he can also sing a slow song effectively “Feathers And Nails” is an introspective number with Bobby backed only by Tom’s quiet guitar and his own harp – very different to most of the album. “There Is No Sin In The Voice Of God” takes us to church as Lucy’s gospel-tinged piano is the sole accompaniment to Bobby’s heartfelt plea for a more tolerant society. From the sacred and serious to the fun and frivolous – the fast-paced “Broke My Body Down” gets the toes tapping as Bobby complains that his latest lover was a bit much for him physically!

With such a generously filled CD there is always the risk of some material that might have better been left off and, as the title suggests, “Nursery Rhyme Shuffle” works in all the old nursery rhymes and is entirely dispensable; the bonus track “HRBT Blues” does not add a lot and, despite repeated listens, I was unable to catch exactly what the initials stand for. However, putting aside those quibbles, there is some good material here and plenty solid harp playing from Bobby who deserves support for an entirely original program of songs. ~by John Mitchell

Accidental Blues

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Bobby Blackhat Walters - Wall Street Blues

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 39:44
Size: 91.0 MB
Styles: Harmonica blues, Electric blues
Year: 2009
Art: Front

[3:06] 1. Wall Street Blues
[2:36] 2. I Think, You Think
[2:34] 3. Blackhat Boogie
[4:57] 4. Put On Your Red Shoes
[2:28] 5. Oh Baby, Oh Yeah
[1:58] 6. Honey Biscuit
[3:26] 7. Memphis
[4:06] 8. The Blues Ain't Got Me
[4:48] 9. Crying In The Shower
[3:54] 10. I Didn't Do Enough
[3:14] 11. Old Cold Bones
[2:32] 12. Wall Street Blues [radio Edit]

Bobby "BlackHat" Walters, recording artist, harmonica player, vocalist, and songwriter has been playing harp for over 37 years. His first CD “You Changed Your Mind Again” was released in 2007. In 2008, the duo of Bobby BlackHat and Larry Berwald were semi-finalists at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. His newest release, “Wall Street Blues”, takes its inspiration from today’s financial news, capturing everyone’s mood, pain, and frustration. Bobby then takes you on musical excursion that includes straight up blues, rockabilly, and soulful ballads.

Wall Street Blues mc
Wall Street Blues zippy

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Bobby 'BlackHat' Walters - Blues On Cardboard / Hot Blues Mess

Album: Blues On Cardboard
Size: 112,7 MB
Time: 48:22
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Harmonica Blues, Modern Electric Blues
Label: GEM Recording and Production
Art: Front

01. Cardboard Signs (5:22)
02. Bad Side Of You (4:59)
03. I Hear Mama's Voice (6:28)
04. Jericho (3:45)
05. Put On You (3:54)
06. Evil Woman Blues (5:43)
07. Further On Up The Road (4:16)
08. Four Drunks In The Corner (4:55)
09. Blues In Heaven (3:20)
10. Sixteen Years (4:23)
11. Jericho Reprise (1:12)

Bobby "BlackHat" Walters, recording artist, harmonica player, vocalist, and songwriter hails from Cleveland, Ohio and has beenBobby "BlackHat" Walters playing harp for over 30 years. After retiring from the U.S. Coast Guard, Bobby started taking his harp playing seriously and has studied with Dennis Gruenling, Phil Wiggans, Johnny Sansone, and Allen Holmes. While a member of the Black Rose Blues Band he had the honor of opening for Blues Legends B.B King, Taj Mahal, and Steady Rollin Bob Margolin. Bobby has shared the stage with Kenny Neal, Lil Ray Neal, Bill Deal and the Rhondels, Jason Ricci and New Blood, Eddie Shaw and Wolfgang, Daryl Davis, Ruthie Foster, and Sherman Robertson.

In 2008, the duo of Bobby BlackHat and Larry Berwald were semi-finalists at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN and were also nominated for the Hampton Roads Port Folio Music Award.

Bobby BlackHat brings together the finest blues musicians in Hampton Roads to perform classic, modern, as well as original blues tunes that will keep your toes tappin and your hips shakin all night long.

Blues On Cardboard

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Album: Hot Blues Mess
Size: 102,9 MB
Time: 44:01
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Harmonica Blues, Modern Electric Blues
Label: Bobby 'BlackHat' Walters
Art: Front

01. Good Explanation (Short Version) (4:02)
02. Come On Children (4:10)
03. Cock-A-Doodle-Do (3:16)
04. Hot Blues Mess (2:33)
05. Fever (3:50)
06. Better Than Yesterday (3:56)
07. I Know What You Mean (4:44)
08. I'm A Good Man (2:07)
09. Empty House (4:08)
10. Blues Praise (3:03)
11. My Favorite Blues Joint (1:56)
12. Good Explanation (Long Version) (6:11)

Bobby “BlackHat” Walters, recording artist, harmonica player, vocalist, and songwriter hails from Cleveland, Ohio and has been playing harp for over 30 years. After retiring from the U.S. Coast Guard, Bobby started taking his harp playing seriously and has studied with Dennis Gruenling, Phil Wiggans, Johnny Sansone, and Allen Holmes. While a member of the Black Rose Blues Band he had the honor of opening for Blues Legends B.B King, Taj Mahal, and Steady Rollin Bob Margolin. Bobby has shared the stage with Kenny Neal, Lil Ray Neal, Bill Deal and the Rhondels, Jason Ricci and New Blood, Eddie Shaw and Wolfgang, Daryl Davis, Ruthie Foster, Sherman Robertson, and the Homemade Jamz Blues Band.

In 2008, the duo of Bobby BlackHat and Larry Berwald were semi-finalists at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN and were also nominated for the Hampton Roads Port Folio Music Award.

Bobby BlackHat brings together the finest blues musicians in Hampton Roads to perform classic, modern, as well as original blues tunes that will keep your toes tappin and your hips shakin all night long.

“I bought my first harp after hearing Lee Oskar play with WAR in 1972. The sound of his harp just mesmerized me and I knew right then and there I was gonna be a harp player too.”

In 2006, BlackHat added acting credits to his resume when he participated in the filming of the History Channel documentary “Sherman’s March to the Sea”.

Hot Blues Mess

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