New Releases 2013 on Underworld Records:

Too Slim and the Taildraggers June 18 2013

If Tim "Too Slim" Langford only played slide he would slither around most other blues guitarists and put a ferocious bite on their pride. However, as the sole six-string slinger, main songster and lead singer of the power trio he founded in 1986 in Seattle, Washington, he is a total force of nature. Leaving musical tracks for others to try and follow with now 16 albums and countless gigs, he remains as untamed and menacing as ever.

Too Slim and the Tail Draggers Blue Heart (Underworld Records)

 

B.B. King said “the blues is a feeling” and Tim “Too Slim” Langford has plumbed the deepest blue depths since 1986. Originally from Spokane, Washington, far from the cotton fields, he built a loyal international following on the strength of 11 studio, four live albums and two solo albums. 

Recently relocated to Nashville, the slashing slide and lead guitarist, ferocious singer and streetwise composer of exceptionally hard hitting lyrics, has out done even his most illustrious previous releases with the scorching Blue Heart.

Nine originals and two covers feature noted producer Tom Hambridge (drums, background vocals), Rob McNelley (guitar), Tommy MacDonald (bass), Reese Wynans (Hammond B-3 organ) and Jimmy Hall (lead vocal, harmonica). “Wash My Hands” roars with a pile-driving riff and keening slide.

 

Tim Langford combines his total command of the medium with unwavering dedication to his art. Blues this uninhibited, expressive and uplifting are a gift to be treasured and enjoyed for the sheer cathartic exuberance always on tap from a true modern master.

Dave Rubin 

2005 KBA winner in Journalism                            

           

 

 

Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch - March 19 , 2013

Voted 'Best Blues' 2012 by the prestigious Dallas Observer Music Awards, Jason Elmore is a Dallas, TX-based guitarist/singer/songwriter that is turning heads in the blues/rock guitar world with his devastating guitar chops and  vocals.  Whether fronting his high-energy trio 'Hoodoo Witch' or performing as a solo acoustic act, Elmore is able to bring together elements of American music in his performances that seem to bridge the gap between blues, rock, soul, country, and jazz. He is remarkable in his ability to appeal to fans of all genres of music with his incendiary guitar licks, soulful and powerful old-school vocals, keen sense of humor and imagainative-yet-familiar songwriting. All one needs to do is watch him play live one time in order to have a good understanding of how all these different genres of music have a common thread when it comes to eliciting an emotional response from the listener and taking them to that special place where only the music exists.

Since 2008, he has fronted "Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch", a high-energy trio that blends jump blues, Texas rock, vintage soul/r&b, and country chicken pickin' that always maintains the essence of the blues while simultaneously offering a fresh take on the genre . The band is rounded out by Chris Waw on bass and Mike Talbot on drums and can be found playing a full evening of jump blues one night and all hard classic-style rock the next, depending upon the venue. They released their debut CD "Upside Your Head" in 2010 to rave reviews as well as a long stint on the Texas Roots Music Airplay Charts.   Their follow-up, "Tell You What" was release April 2013 and is currently enjoying much acclaim from fans and critics alike.