Now before I even get started here, let me say a word to all of the married men that may read this review.  Although you may find this hard to believe, when BOBBY "BLACKHAT" WALTERS wrote "YOU CHANGED YOUR MIND AGAIN", it wasn't only "your" wife he was writing about.  Mrs. Blewzzman, as well as all of our wives, will attest to that.  Can I get an "Amen" on that? 

 

    One of the things I love most about what I do here is the fact that I am constantly getting introduced to new musicians from all over the world.  Musicians, who perhaps, I possibly may never have had the pleasure of listening to their wonderful music.  Those incredibly good local or regional players who - due to the business being so tough - may never get well known outside of their own environment.  BOBBY "BLACKHAT" WALTERS is one of those musicians. 

 

    Having served over twenty-six years in the Coast Guard - to which I tip my hat and say "Thank You Bobby" -  BOBBY "BLACKHAT" WALTERS is now ready to make his mark on the blues scene, and for us fanatics - that's a good thing.  On his first CD, "YOU CHANGED YOUR MIND AGAIN", BOBBY, on harp and vocals, is joined by LARRY BERWALD & MARK HOPKINS on guitar, VON JOSE` ROBERTS on bass, MARTY GEMAIN on drums, TOMMY FISHER on keyboards and JACKIE SCOTT on vocals.

 

    On the title track,"YOU CHANGED YOUR MIND AGAIN", BOBBY offers his male listeners some very good advice by warning us all that "It's a woman's prerogative to have a change of mind, and that all a man can do is hang on for the ride".  I'm hangin' Bobby.  This is a hot shuffle featuring outstanding vocals and some sharp harp from BOBBY, all while being backed up with great rhythm from VON & MARTY.  A very good first impression.

 

    BOBBY seems to be fond of a particular pair, as he tells his lady "PUT ON YOUR RED SHOES".  How quickly he forgets.  After she does put on the red shoes, she'll probably change her mind and switch to the green ones and then change her mind again and switch to the yellow ones.  More smooth stuff from BOBBY, good guitar work and some sexy vocals by JACKIE highlight this one.

 

    Ya just gotta love a musician who can turn nursery rhymes into a song that makes you want to get up and dance.  That's exactly what BOBBY does on the "NURSERY RHYME SHUFFLE".  I've never, ever heard E...I...E...I...O sound so damn G...O...O...D.  Get ready to boogie on this one - the band certainly did.

 

    "I HEAR MAMA'S VOICE" is unquestionably the bluest track of all.  The scorching guitar riffs, the smoking harp and the melancholy sounding vocals all come perfectly together on what I'm calling the discs best track. 

 

    Other tracks on "YOU CHANGED YOUR MIND AGAIN", which consists of mostly original stuff, are: "HELP ME", "NO ROOM FOR YOU", "PLEASE GIVE ME A CLUE", "OUT LATE WITH THE DEVIL" and "GRIM REAPER".

 

    If you like stepping outside the box and venture listening to someone new, check out BOBBY "BLACKHAT" WALTERS.  I'm betting my reputation that you'll be glad you did.  You can visit him - and purchase a CD - by going to www.bobbyblackhat.com.  And please, make sure ya tell him the Blewzzman sent ya.