Homemade Jamz Blues Band – Pay Me No Mind & I Got Blues For You!

September 19th, 2009 / Filed Under: Music -Music Review / No Comments / Tags: , , , ,

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NOTE: THIS BAND IS A GAME CHANGER FOR MUSIC

Homemade Jamz Blues Band

Homemade Jamz Blues Band

Here is the TWITTER REVIEW:

“Pay Me No Mind” & “I Got Blues For You” by the Homemade Jamz Blues Band are two excellent albums done by an amazing band. If you like Classic Soul, Classic Rock & Classic Blues, you will think that you have died and gone to heaven: www.hmjamzbluesband.com

Here is the TWITTER REPLY after being asked “Who in the hell are the Homemade Jamz Blues Band?” They are kinda like a genre busting combination of Elvis Presley,Jackson Five, The Beatles and Wilson Pickett. Their sound is like STAX, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters all rolled into one and they should be bigger than the Jonas Brothers & Miley Cyrus combined (but aren’t): ( Visit >>> Homemade Jamz Blues Band < << Website)

(well that last reply was more than 140 characters, but you get the idea)

As some of you all may recall, I first encountered the Homemade Jamz Blues Band about two years ago on a lazy Sunday morning while watching the CBS Morning News. The Homemade Jamz Blues Band consists of 3 young siblings from Tupelo, MS. (hometown of Elvis) Ryan Perry, 17yrs. old,Kyle Perry, 15yrs old, and Taya Perry, 10yrs. old. Here are the internet links to both the video and the story that I saw at that time.

READ >>>> CBS News Homemade Jamz Story

Watch >>> CBS News Story Homemade Jamz Blues Band

Needless to say I went ballistic after seeing them on TV. I immediately started writing about them. I went to their MySpace page and wrote a message to them asking if they had any recordings available. A few days later I got a reply back from them telling me that they were working on an album and that they would contact me when it was finished. And that was the last thing that I heard from them, till a few weeks ago when I got an email asking if I would be interested in reviewing their second album. I requested that they send me their first one as well.

I suppose that this is that review.

And my recommendation is that you pick up on both albums, not only if you are the least bit interested in Classic Soul, Classic Rock & Classic Blues, but if you are interested in owning a piece of the history of the future of Black music. This is the most compelling artist that I have had the pleasure of listening to in a long time. In fact I would put this music right up there with how I felt the very first time that I was exposed to artists like Jimi Hendrix or the Jackson Five. This is the type of thing that you don’t have to hear twice or wait for anyone else to validate it for you. You don’t need the mainstream media to tell you that this is an artist that you should be interested in. I’ll probably blow them up on BOTH the RadioIO.com Blues and Nu Soul Channels, simply because I find them and their music to be so compelling!!!

And that is also what seems to be so troubling about the Homemade Jamz Blues Band for me. In my mind, two years after I was first introduced to them via the CBS Morning News, tearing up the Blues circuit, producing not one, but TWO TREMENDOUS ALBUMS, with a group that not only features a charismatic 17 year old lead guitarist/lead singer who plays like Jimi Hendrix and sings like Wilson Picket and an 11 year old phunky azz drummer who is as cute as Raven Symonne was when we first met her on the Cosby show, with a backstory that is as American as “apple pie,” the question must be asked…

WHY AREN’T THEY BIGGER????

I mean, from any perspective that you might want to look at this, they are in fact the replacement for the aging (& deceased) Blues legends of the past. There is no doubt that they deliver the goods, both live and on stage.

IMHO the Homemade Jamz Blues Band should be HUGE right now. They should be at the level of Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers and other young artists who don’t have HALF of their talent!!!

It’s not because of a lack of mainstream exposure, if you go to their website, you can see that they have actually gotten quite a bit of that. Perhaps their parents don’t want them to be out there for fear that they might not have a “normal childhood?”

I dunno what the reason is, all I know is that my feeling is that there shouldn’t be a week that goes by that we shouldn’t see them on a major TV show. They probably should have played at least a couple of gigs at the White House by now. Maybe I shouldn’t even be concerned about it and just be happy that the quality of their music is do damn good?

However I can’t let it go. And the reason I can’t is because on multiple levels and for multiple reasons, the Homemade Jamz Blues Band is a GAME CHANGER:

-Not just for music
-Not just for culture
-But in ways that go way beyond anything that we would see in the mass media

They are one of those type of once in a while kinda artists that could literally define the culture of a generation and to re-define it if they stay around long enough. And I care about this so much because my feeling is that the generation that they come from so badly needs that type of an artist…

Anyhow, enough of that!

Here are the track listings for both albums. If you have read this far that means you will probably love them both and if you find yourself short of ca$h during this recession, and you are going to only buy 2 albums this year, you would be extremely happy with your selections if you brought these two.

Click CD Cover to Listen and Buy Homemade Jamz Blues Band

Click CD Cover to Listen and Buy Homemade Jamz Blues Band

    Pay Me No Mind (2008)

    1. Who Your Real Friends Are
    2. Voodoo Woman
    3. The World’s Been Good To You
    4. Right Thang Wrong Woman
    5. Penny Waiting On Change
    6. Blues Concerto
    7. Time for Change
    8. Pay Me No Mind
    9. Jealous
    10. Shake Rag 9
    11. Boom Boom

      Click CD Cover to Listen and Buy Homemade Jamz Blues Band Music available at www.earwaxonline.com

      Click CD Cover to Listen and Buy Homemade Jamz Blues Band Music available at www.earwaxonline.com

        I Got Blues For You (2009)

        1. Hard Headed Woman
        2. Rumors
        3. Dusk Till Dawn
        4. Roots
        5. Heaven Lost An Angel
        6. Loco Blues
        7. King Snake
        8. Hobo Man
        9. Alcoholic Woman
        10. In The Wind
        11. Grits Ain’t Groceries
        12. I Got Blues For You

        Homemade Jamz Blues Band – www.hmjamzbluesband.com

        Homemade Jamz Blues Bands Music available @ EarwaxOnline.com

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        Once Again It’s On . . . A3C Atlanta Hip Hop Festival – October 1-3 2009

        September 13th, 2009 / Filed Under: Events -Music / 1 Comment / Tags: , , ,

        A3C Festival October 1st - 3rd

        A3C Festival October 1st - 3rd

        It’s amazing how many ATL people aren’t familiar with Atlanta’s A3C Festival. If this is like the first that you’re hearing about the festival . . . Where have you been? Now in its 5th year, the A3C Hip Hop Festival is a 2 day, 3 night event held annually in Atlanta, GA featuring live performances from some of Hip Hop’s elite artists.

        The live performance schedule is enhanced by day and nightly events showcasing some of the most exciting break-dance, graphic art, fashion, film, equipment demonstrations and panels relating to hip hop culture.

        The 2009 A3C is going to be held October 1-3 in multiple venues all located within easy walking distance of one another in the East Atlanta Village. Since 2005 the event has featured over 200 of the most powerful artists in hip hop including B.o.B, The Clipse, The Juice Crew, Little Brother, Souls of Mischief and Wale.

        For more information, including press/production/booking inquiries, please visit A3C’s  >>> A3C contact page.

        Rakim Headlines A3C 2009

        Rakim Headlines A3C 2009

        Rakim to Headline Myspace Stage Saturday Night. – Check Out A3C’s website daily as they are adding artists. Last year’s A3C saw a reunion of the Juice Crew, this year the featured artist is Hip Hop Legend Rakim. 

        Complete Schedule of Events >>> A3C Scheduled Events.

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        BUY A 3-DAY PASS THE ONLY WAY TO ACCESS ALL EVENTS ON SALE NOW FOR $33 – LIMITED QUANTITIES >>> A3C 3 Day Pass

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        Stay Tuned to Earwax Digital as we bring YOU updates, pictures and videos from A3C 2009 – Get Your 3 Day Pass Today!

        Watch A3C Hip Hop TV on Earwax Video Network. The Playlist is availble in widget format for your websites and or blogs.

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        Najee – Mind Over Matter – Smooth Jazz For Your Mind!

        September 6th, 2009 / Filed Under: Jazz Music -Music -Music Review / No Comments / Tags: , , ,

        One of the most popular and best-selling Jazz musicians of the late ’80s to mid-’90s, Najee has been a consistent favorite on FM Radio “Quiet Storm” and the  “Smooth Jazz” stations.  Najee is oft compared to Kenny G, George Howard, and Dave Koz, the New Yorker was greatly influenced by Jazz great;  Grover Washington, Jr.

        Najee Mind Over Matter Available at http://www.earwaxonline.com

        Najee "Mind Over Matter" Available at http://www.earwaxonline.com

        Najee has a new Album out “Mind Over Matter” one listen and you know that sound! Najee delivers a well blend of traditional Smooth Jazz.  First listen for me and I immediately was ready for a 7 series BMW, full tank of gas heading 85N toward anywhere. One of those kinds of Albums that you just let roll on. Najee is joined by a host of known musicians including Eric Benet and Jeff Lorber.

        Here’s an excerpt from Najee’s One Sheet:  “Mind Over Matter” is inspired by Miles Davis’ approach to songwriting, especially in the latter part of his career. “In his later years, he took a very loose and improvisational approach,” he says. “He would start with nothing more than a groove that Marcus Miller or some other member of his band would lay down. And from there he would just develop these melodies that were very simple but at the same time very compelling and very memorable. It was a creative process that bypassed the nuts and bolts of the song and just got right to the essence of it.”

        Visit Najee Online – Click The above CD cover to listen and order online – Visit Najee’s websites for updates, new music and tour dates:

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        Tidbits, Random Thoughts, Trivial Pursuits (30 Second Brain Dump)

        September 6th, 2009 / Filed Under: Commentary -Politics / No Comments / Tags: ,

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        1. Ledisi’s new album is off the hook. Wanna know what it sounds like? Anybody here remember an artist named Betty Davis?

        2. It was one thing for the United States to get their azz kicked by the North Vietnamese, by to be getting your azz kicked by the Taliban? At least the North Vietnamese had a country!

        3. Don’t sleep on new music from Niki Richards, Melvin Gibbs, Charles Wilson (not the Gap Band guy, the other one), Will Downing, Chairmen of the Board, Calvin Richardson

        4. What some folks don’t realize is that we already have a Universal Health Care system, it’s called the hospital emergency room

        5. I started nodding off while I was listening to Whitney Houston’s new single

        6. Don’t sleep on new music from George Benson, Charles Wright, Bill Curtis/Fatback, Mighty Sam McClain, Karl Denson, Lee Fields, N’Dambi & Unified Tribe

        7. Why is Dr. Murray still in the country?

        8. Facebook reminds me of AOL chat (with graphics)

        9. TWISTED LOGIC: Remember back in the 1960′s when the Black Panthers would show up to political rallies sporting rifles & sidearms that they were legally able to carry and they were arrested. Over the past few weeks people are showing up at political rallies with rifles & sidearms and they haven’t been arrested. Did something change?

        10. Don’t sleep on new music from Chico DeBarge, Jerry Lawson/James Power, Teena Marie, Bettye LaVette, Lubriphonic, Sugar Pie DeSanto, Chuck Loeb

        11. Some good live shows I have seen recently: Charlie Wilson (the Gap band guy), Leela James, Sharon Jones/Dap Kings, Derek McKeith

        12 Some up coming live shows that I am looking forward to seeing this month: Neville Bros/Dr John, Desi, George Benson/Ledisi

        13. George Bush set up torture camps for people. Michael Vick set up a torture camp for dogs. Guess which one went to jail?

        14. A lot of people I know are setting up their own internet radio station. Once everyone has their own station, who will the listeners be?

        15. JOHN LEE HOOKER – is still what I wanna be like whenever I grow up.

        (boom, boom, boom, boom)

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        Starfleet Record Pool’s Music Charts for 9/1-15/09


        1. Starfleet’s charts for 9/1-15/09

        Top-50 Crossover Chart
        9/1-15/09

        Top-50 Urban/Hip Hop Chart
        9/1-15/09

        Top-50 Dance Chart 9/1-15/09

        Top-40 Indie Urban/Hip Hop/Latin Chart
        9/1-15/09


        2. New music reviews & more


        Urban/Hip Hop Music

        Manopoly feat. Bradd Young – Genetics

        Pitbull feat. Kesha – Girls

        Jamie Foxx – Digital Girl
        (Remixes)


        Lil Haze feat. Ray J – Work That
        Body

        SupaSTAAR – Bum Bum Bum

        Three Six Mafia feat. Kalenna – Shake
        My


        Crossover Music

        Booty Luv – Say It (Remixes)


        Paul James feat. Carol Jiani – Radio Active Love (Remixes)


        Ultimate feat. Kevin Lyttle, Supa Neil and Dred Prez – Just Dance

        Mams Taylor feat. Snoop Dogg and Bobby Valentino – Girl Gotta Girlfriend (Razor N Guido Remixes)

        David Guetta feat. Chris Willis – Gettin Over

        Dance Music

        Ohsha Kai – I Cant Wait (Steely M. and Cary August Club Mix)

        Swen Weber – CocoLoco

        Marc Mysterio feat. Samantha Fox – Tomorrow
        (Remixes)

        Georgie Porgie – Brand New Day
        (Remixes)

        Cazwell – Tonight (Remixes)

        Pepper MaShay – Freeway Of Love
        (Remixes)



        3. Featured artist

        Feature YOUR artist here

        Featured Crossover Artist – David Guetta feat.
        Akon

        Featured Dance artist – Lovari – Take My Pain

        Featured Urban Group – Remedy, Alyric, Los, Ms.
        Neicey

        Featured Urban Artist – Angel DeMar – Grab My
        Waist

        Featured Dance Group – Anything But Monday –
        Bump

        Featured Hip Hop Artist – The Specialist

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