Submitted by blue barry
Smoky Mountain Blues Society
Fresh off of his winning the B.B. King Entertainer of the
Year and Best Contemporary Male Performer of 2006, Tab Benoit has a new live CD
called “Night Train to Nashville.”
Actually it was made in Nashville just prior to the BMA Awards
ceremony. He’s backed up by Louisiana’s
LeRoux and some mighty fine guests. Kim
Wilson on harp, and Jim Lauderdale, Johnny Sansone, Waylon Thibodeaux, and
Jimmy Hall. Not his usual band, but
just killer additions.
I’ve got quite a few Tab Benoit CD’s, but this is the first
live recording I believe. It is worth the wait too. I mean these guys just unload.
“Night Train” opens up and jumps all over you. “Darkness” is guitar lick city.
Hot blues, slow blues, ballads, and a Cajun “Fever For The Bayou”, it’s
all there. Kim Wilson blows some might
fine harp as does Johnny. Tab’s vocals
are strong and the backup vocalists are great.
This is really good. The more I
listen to it the more I like it.
“Stackolina” and “Muddy Bottom Blues” fill the bill for whatever blues
needs you have. “Rendezvous For The
Bayou” is just a joy to listen to. This
is a really strong CD. I know Tab feels
good about this one. There are 11 cuts
on the CD and nothing is weak. Go get
one. It is just what the early summer
is calling for. Something new this
spring that’s rocking and grooving, blue and cruisin’. Great guitar work. Quality recording, you can hear everyone. Yea, it’s a keeper. Thanks Tab.
Your friend............blue blarry