CD Review
Paul Geremia
Love, Murder and Mosquitos
(Red House Records 2004, CD172)
by Pamela L. Dow
Review date: October 2004
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"Sharing Some Front Porch Blues "
Only a handful of artists remain dedicated in preserving traditional acoustic country blues in its natural form. One such artist is Paul Geremia, an exceptional singer/songwriter who's a genuine historian of rare, prewar blues classics. His musical career spans nearly four decades, driving to gigs in the smallest towns and biggest cities, performing from coast to coast. This blues purist remains focused on authenticating the original styles and sounds of the masters themselves. Geremia is a veteran of acoustic country blues who performs these rare blues selections and his original material with infectious enthusiasm.
Love, Murder and Mosquitos(Red House), is a showcase of Geremia's incredible fingerpicking technique on acoustic twelve and six string guitar, his rack harmonica expertise and his expressive vocals. Love, Murder and Mosquitos, contains 18 tracks of artistic genius, actually covering all three subjects. At first glance this latest effort may appear a bit tiresome until pushing the play button. You'll soon discover Love, Murder and Mosquitos to be quite lively with Geremia adding a little fun to the mix. "New Bully In Town" talks about all types of bully's in life, even making a few political jabs. "Mosquito Moan" finds Geremia expressing his displeasure with these little pests. You'll him trying to swat at one, with a sudden "Ouch!" On a serious note, "Evil World Blues" touches upon the homeless issue, his deep vocal lament with bluesy fiddle, adds to the message. Geremia's distinctive fingerpicking will amaze you on his version of Blind Blakes, "Tootie Blues", gliding up and down the fretboard like an ice skater. He pays tribute to his close friend Dave Van Ronk, on "Bad Dream Blues", a Van Ronk tune recorded back in the 1960s.
Love, Murder and Mosquitos, was long in arriving, but well worth the wait. This brilliant recording of prewar blues and original work is backed by fiddle, mandolin, string bass and banjo. Each track touches a wealth of emotion with amazing musicianship. The pure energy of this recording is strictly all Geremia, giving us his very best.
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