VA - International Blues Challenge #33

Size: 119,7 MB
Time: 51:25
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Electric/Acoustic Blues
Art: Full

01 Dawn Tyler Watson - Shine On (5:11)
02 Johnny Fink - Let's Hear Some Blues (3:49)
03 Randy McQuay - Till I Get To Memphis (3:18)
04 Brody Buster's One Man Band - 2029 (3:55)
05 Al Hill - Don't Dig Today (4:46)
06 Sobo Blues Band - Catfish Boogie (4:22)
07 Ruth Wyand & The Tribe Of One - I Don't Have Proof (2:45)
08 The Souliz Band - Good Lovin' (Hot & Fresh From The Oven) (3:50)
09 Felix Smith - I Hate You Cause I Love You (5:56)
10 Wes Lee - Chains That Bind (3:08)
11 Sam Joyner - Onions (3:26)
12 Rae Gordon & The Backseat Drivers - Elbow Grease (3:23)
13 Sugar Brown - Meet Me In The Country (3:30)

It’s that time of year again, and we don’t necessarily mean the holidays. We’re talking about the exciting compilation CD put together thru a joint effort of The Blues Foundation and the good folks over at Frank Roszak Promotions. Yep–“IBC #33” features fourteen live cuts culled from the hundreds of performances occurring in the week-long festivities during The International Blues Challenge in Memphis back in February of this year. Players from both the Band and Solo/Duo Category are represented, and the songs are all-originals from the players.

First Place Band winner Dawn Tyler Watson leads off by taking us to Blues Church with the powerhouse gospel overtures of “Shine On.” Solo/Duo winner Al Hill plays piano on his “Don’t Dig Today,” but his axe skills also brought home the coveted Solo Division Outstanding Guitarist award.

Those who didn’t win have plenty to offer, tho. Check out Brody Buster’s One Man Band with his apocalyptic tale of what might happen on “September 23, 2029!” Ruth Wyand And The Tribe Of One touches on the topic of a cheatin’ lover with “I Don’t Have Proof,” while The Souliz Band Featuring Sugar And Spice are in it for a down-home good time on “Good Lovin (Hot And Fresh From The Oven).

We had a favorite, too. Likely this one is a crowd-pleaser wherever it is played, as Johnny Fink And The Intrusion dig on every classic riff they can get their frets on, from Freddie to Elmo and everywhere in between with the party anthem, “Let’s Hear Some Blues!”

In about six weeks or so, after the turkey is all eaten and the packages are all unwrapped, the festivities will crank up for the 34TH IBC, and if you’re lucky enough to go, you’ll be in the presence of the most comprehensive gathering of blues talent on the planet. For a taste of what’s coming, grab a shot of what has been with “International Blues Challenge #33!” Until next time…

International Blues Challenge #33

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Johnny Fink & The Intrusion - JFI

Size: 104,7 MB
Time: 44:53
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Electric Blues, Blues Rock
Art: Front

01. Oh No (4:19)
02. Hey Hey Hey (3:32)
03. The Fall (5:52)
04. Let's Hear Some Blues (3:51)
05. Damn Broke (5:59)
06. Knew She Was Looking (4:18)
07. Go Away (5:16)
08. Pain (7:24)
09. It's Alright (4:16)

Award winning blues band, Johnny Fink and the Intrusion announces the release of their long awaited debut CD entitled simply JFI. JFI is the band’s first cd containing 9 original songs all written by band leader Johnny Fink. Johnny Fink and The Intrusion used to be known as the “Best Kept Secret in the Midwest Blues Scene” among local blues and classic rock enthusiasts. That was until they won the 2015 Cincy Blues society band challenge....and the made the semi-finals in the 2016 IBC in Memphis Tn. They were also finalists in the 2015 CEA entertainment awards for "best blues band". Then Johnny himself won the 2016 Cincy Blues challenge in the "solo" category....and to top it all off, the band won the 2016 Dayton Ohio blues challenge. The band placed in the top 8 (of the world) in the 2017 IBC Finals……The secret is definitely out....

The band was formed in the winter of ’92 originally going with the name “The Blue Intrusions” with real-life guitar hero Johnny Fink pulling together a powerful 4-piece lineup of talented pro players through a diverse blues spectrum. They covered a wide range of blues, tapping the soul of the music from well know legendary blues artists. Jammin’ everything from the Allman Brothers to Buddy Guy, then swinging from Albert Collins to Lonnie Mack.
After two years of the band performing and crowd pleasing at well known local establishments like; the Local 1207, Allyn’s Cafe, Mansion Hill, Lucille’s, Burbank’s, several popular Foley’s locations… Johnny took over the reins. He led the band into a new era as a tighter three-piece blues unit.
The band sports over 35 years of overall professional musical experience, and each member shares an equal passion for old school classic rock and blues. Once you hear them simply open on a song, it becomes quite obvious that the band has talent, and true professional showmanship. Every classic rock and blues enthusiast around now knows where “the real deal” offers up a great show.
Over the years The Intrusion has evolved and changed up like any band, which is inevitably par for the course. Fortunately and rare in the industry, the band has never experienced any dramatic road bumps or “breakups” throughout the years. No bridges were ever burned, no friends were ever lost, and they never skipped a beat. In ’05 they brought on the talented drummer Doug Moore, then in the fall of ’07 long time friend and too-cool bass guitarist Matt Newman joined. They are always around somewhere, rockin’ the scene at blues festivals, events/venues, and popular establishments throughout the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area.
Their original music contains true conviction and passion often missing from others in the genre. And don’t be shy about walking up too request your favorite classic rock song, or memorable blues tune – they know them all..
Check out their upcoming gigs, then drop on by sometime too see for yourself why they are no longer called the best kept secret but rather "one of the best" in todays contemporary blues scene.

JFI

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