Ron Overcash & the Nu Blooz Band
Ron Overcash & the Nu Blooz Band
Genres: bluesrock, blues
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About Ron Overcash & the Nu Blooz Band
"RON OVERCASH and the NU BLOOZ BAND--ALTERNATIVE BLUES"-a unique blend of Blues, Rock, and Country influences that make these songs unlike most you've heard before. Hard to label this sound--in the genres category, it was listed as "sounds like Eric Clapton and Albert King"; but those are just influencial artists, not that they sound like these guys. If you find that this material reminds you of a particular artist, I would like to hear from you about it. I can't think of anyone that it reminds me of. This CD is a compilation of songs that is not your run-of-the-mill blues. It has has songs which may be considered to be outside the "Blues Genre". It has traditional sounding songs(with a twist) and every song on the album has heavy blues influences; like "SONG FOR RANDALL" approaches the country side, but still bluesy; and "CENTERFOLD", sounds like an old R&B song with "Rap" lyrics over it. And the virtuoso instrumentalist "William Green", takes a simple 2 chord groove("INFATUATION") and makes a production out of it. So, I guess "ALTERNATIVE BLUES" is an appropriate title for this album, for after all--it's still nothin' but the BLUES. This album's for you---ENJOY. Source: The Blues Collective http://thebluescollective.blogspot.com/2012/09/ron-overcash-nu-blooz-band-alternative.html Genre: Blues / Pop / R&B Location CHICAGO, US Website www.ronovercash.com Record Label Digitone Music Bio Recording band consists of players who are currently promoting their own projects, or are playing with other groups. Guitarist -- PHIL ARMETTA -- worked out of New york in the 70s & 80s, studio musician for many jazz & blues artists--in 1992 he landed in Chicago with the "CASEY JONES BLUES BAND"(playing extended engagements at the world famous "Kingston Mines", as well as, in 1997 joined the "OTIS RUSH BLUES BAND"(which won a grammy)and had a couple of good years with them; and is currently in New York working with his own band. Keyboardist -- ANTHONY SPACE -- a jazz and blues player for more than 20(in and out of Chicago); with notable tours with the "JAMES COTTON BLUES BAND"--from 1990 thru 1994, and tours with "OTIS RUSH & SYL JOHNSON"; and has warmed up "BRUCE WILLIS" and "LED ZEPPELIN"; and is now promoting his own project in Chicago. Keyboardist -- William Greene -- hails from Chicago and has played throughout the world to include 1989 thru 1998 with the "PEABO BRYSON BAND"; as well as, tour dates with "CAMEO"--- "JENNIFER HOLLIDAY" & "JEAN CARNE". Recently until 2007--with the "SUSAN TEDESCHI BAND"(who was nominated for a grammy in 2004). Right now is in Atlanta Ga. promoting his own cd release "MAGIC DREAM"--as well as a new cd project to be released shortly. Drummer -- AARON TURNER -- also from Chicago has many credits over his almost 30 years of performing with acts like: "JR. WALKER & the ALL STARS" in the U.S. & Europe----played 2 years with the "PEABO BRYSON BAND" to include an Asian tour---played with "JOANNA CONNOR" & "JIMMY JOHNSON" including a European tour with Jimmy in 2004--Has backed up "PATTI AUSTIN"--"CELINE DION"--and the legendary "B.B.KING". More recently the "SUSAN TEDESCHI(grammy nomination in 2006) BAND" until the end of 2007. He is currently also in Atlanta,Ga. promoting his own project. Harmonica -- JOE ZAKLIN -- another Chicago native, has played with just about everyone--"WILD CHILD BUTLER"--the late great "A.C. REED" and until about 2005, with "STUDEBAKER JOHN & the HAWKS". He has tour Korea twice with Disco and Pops bands and was instrumental in helping formulate the material within. He is now in semi-retirement in Bloomington,Ill. He is featured on harmonica on "Sweet Daddy" & "Divorce Blues"; but one should note that his primary instrument is guitar with which he is quite accomplished. Bass & Vocals -- RON OVERCASH -- Originally form North Carolina where he played with regional 60s notables--"THE DELMONICOS" & "NOLAN MOSS & the EXCELS"(which won a statewide Battle of the bands in 1965)---to be continued..... Members The band members on the cd are currently in other cities promoting their own projects; and there are occasions when 2 or more may be in Chicago at the same time to do a show---I will keep you posted! Influences I'm not sure what the influences are for the material on this CD. It takes something from every genre of music and laces it with an unmistakeably blues overtone. I personally, have been influenced over the years, in some way by every artist that I have listened to; so the original material doesn't have any particular dominating influence or sound--it just sounds like "ALTERNATIVE BLUES" to me. Sounds Like 1. Motorcycle Song sounds like an old Blues/Rock Texas slide song ala Allman Bros. 2. You Are So Beautiful Jazz swing with synthesized horn parts 3. Everybody Gets The Blues minor blues with a little twist 4. Sweet Daddy Traditional sounding harp dominated song 5&6. Divorce Blues & Train (Of Blues) Traditional blues 7. Blue Arandas--Slow Instrumental that is almost R & B 8. Infatuation just a 2 chord groove with lots of keyboard parts 9. Song For Randall Clearly a country influenced song 10. Hot Mama has that New Orleans zydeco feel to it 11. Centerfold this is a pop/R&B/funky/rap song? 12&13. Lowdown & Don't Hurry Sundown--not so traditional blues material All are included in the CD release "ALTERNATIVE BLUES" Source: On MySpace http://www.myspace.com/ronovercashcom
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