"Keeping the Blues Alive Award" Achievement for Blues on the Internet Presented by The Blues Foundation
Tab Benoit had a busy year in 2002. After releasing the highly anticipated Wetlands, Tab teamed up with singer, songwriter, and guitar virtuoso Jimmy Thackery on Whiskey Store and contributed to the 35th Anniversary Jam of the James Cotton Blues Band cd. Tab Benoit returns with his first solo project of 2003.
As expected, The Sea Saint Sessions has a rootsy and raw quality with Cajun and swamp blues flavors throughout. Two of many highlights are when Tab is joined by seasoned guitarist, Brian Stoltz on two tracks, the straight-ahead shuffle "Baby Blue" and the Louisiana seasoned "Hustlin' Down To New Orleans." Tab Benoit appeared on folk singer Monk Boudreaux's solo debut, Mr. Stranger Man, earlier this year. Boudreaux returns the favor by lending his powerful voice to the slow driving "Monk's Blues". Monk returns to close out the recording playing tambourine along side of Cyril Neville on vocals and Benoit's gritty guitar work on the mambo-shuffle "Plareen Man". While most of the record is comprised of originals, Benoit reworks the classic Willie Dixon tune, "Howlin' For My Darling" and makes it his own
Benoit, along with artists such as Kenny Neal are keeping the swamp blues alive while experimenting with other genres along the way. And just like Wetlands, Tab Benoit pushes the boundaries for a well rounded and eclectic recording.
Your purchase through this Amazon.com link helps to support this website.
Simply click on the cover at left or the buy button to order this CD NOW!
Copyright reuse notice: If you would like to reprint or use this review please include the above copyright notice, contained within the quotation marks, PLUS this statement: "Used with permission." Then send an email to Ray at: mnblues@aol.com indicating how you are using the review or the website page address it will be appearing on. Thanks!
You can help support this blues website by making a contribution (click on the banner below for details).
Or mail a donation to: Ray Stiles % Blues On Stage, PO Box 582983, Mpls, MN 55458. Thanks!
Web Hosting & Design: Web Hosting & Design.
Most affordable web hosting and design services available.
Find out how you can host your current site at Blues On Stage, or how I can help you design your own website!
If you would like your CD reviewed, please send TWO (2) copies, along with promotional material to:
Blues On Stage
PO Box 582983
Minneapolis, MN 55458-2983
Tab Benoit had a busy year in 2002. After releasing the highly anticipated Wetlands, Tab teamed up with singer, songwriter, and guitar virtuoso Jimmy Thackery on Whiskey Store and contributed to the 35th Anniversary Jam of the James Cotton Blues Band cd. Tab Benoit returns with his first solo project of 2003.
If you would like your CD reviewed, please send TWO (2) copies, along with promotional material to:
We build websites