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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.
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THIS PLAYLIST SUBMITTED TO LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE
| ARTIST |
ALBUM |
LABEL |
| Magic Slim |
Midinight Blues |
Blind Pig |
| Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials |
Full Tilt |
Alligator |
| JJ Grey & Mofro |
Orange Blossoms |
Alligator |
| Boo Boo Davis |
Name of The Game |
Black and Tan |
| Rory Block |
Blues Walkin' Like A Man |
Stony Plain |
| Taj Mahal |
Maestro |
Heads Up International |
| Joe Louis Walker |
MWitness To The Blues |
Stony Plain |
| Bobby Rush |
Look At What You Gettin' |
Deep Rush Records |
| Elvin Bishop |
The Blues Rolls On |
Delta Groove |
| John-Alex Mason |
Town and Country |
Naked Jaybird Music |
| Root Doctor |
Live At The Cadillac Club |
Big O Records |
| Cedric Burnside & Lightnin' Malcom |
2 Man Wrecking Crew |
Delta Groove |
| Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans |
Le Blues Hot |
ManHatTone |
| Dave Herrero |
Austin to Chicago |
Independent |
| Paul Reddick |
Sugar Bird |
NorthernBlues |
| Nelsen Adelard |
South By Southwest |
Blue Track Records |
| Jimmy Thackery |
Inside Tracks |
Telarc |
| Terry Hanck |
Always |
Vizztone |
| Como Now |
The Voices of Panola Co. Miss. |
Daptone Records |
| JP Soars |
Back Of My Mind |
Soars High Productions |
| Earl Gaines |
Nothin' But The Blues |
Ecko |
| Mitch Kashmar |
Live at Labatt |
Delta Groove |
| T-Model Ford |
Jack Daniel Time |
Mudpuppy Recordings |
| Bruce Katz Band |
Live! At The Firefly |
Vizztone |
| Catfish Keith |
If I Could Holler |
Fish Tail Records |
Honorable Mentions:
Ike & Tina Turner/Sing The Blues/Acrobat Music (Reissue)
B.B. King/Live/Acrobat Music (Reissue)
Deeper Blues/Dig The Hole/Blue Empire Records
The Revelations/Deep Soul/Traffic
