Mon 27 Oct 2008
Lil’ Ed has a Big Sound
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If you like screaming slide guitar that invokes the spirit of the late Elmore James, then you probably already know all about Lil’ Ed Williams. Guitarist/Vocalist/Songwriter Lil’ Ed Williams is back with a new release on his long time label Alligator Records. Full Tilt is the latest offering from Lil’ Ed And The Blues Imperials. Like its title this one cooks from its opening tune “Hold That Train” to its conclusion with the Hound Dog Taylor penned “Take Five.” 
Born in Chicago in 1955, Lil’ Ed came up through the blues with some help from his late uncle and blues legend, J.B. Hutto. Some blues bands are tighter than others. The Blues Imperials are both veterans of the road and the studio and have been playing with Lil’ Ed for twenty years. The Imperials can rock out the blues and also slow it down. Bass player, James “Pookie” Young penned “Every Man Needs A Good Woman” and Lil’ Ed himself added the playful “Check My Baby’s Oil.” “Don’t Call Me” is a great new song with lyrics about being flooded by too much communication – no email, no faxes or phones. Sounds pretty good come to think about it and so does this new release. For a great interview with Lil’ Ed check out this (link). If you want to see Lil’ Ed And The Blues Imperials in person, head over to Buffalo on November 8th, when they will be performing at the Tralf.
