Powerhouse of Blues: Reds Blues
Powerhouse
614 Sutter St, Folsom, CA 95630, USA
California
38.6781585
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Red’s Blues has always had a finger-poppin’ attitude—straight outta the golden years when blues, R&B and swing all meshed together and dance floors every night were filled with snake hips and slow drags. Beth, with her sensual, southern voice and classy behind-the-beat phrasing is more a Peggy Lee or Bobbie Gentry-styled singer: smoky with languid, sexy sophistication. Her “Hands Off,” accompanied by elegant swingman John Cocuzzi on piano, is pure, late nightclub vibe. Beth says “A fun tribute for folks who are married to or involved with musicians. Inspired by a lot of women over the many years, and it is in jest...sort of.”
“Say What,” the instrumental sunset closer written by Doug, has a slowed down Freddie King “Hideaway” feel. It’s like we’re there in the van, RW at the wheel, tooling down the road. Looking back at 2020 and forging ahead to 2021. We’re all in this together.