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The Vincent Hayes Project : Reclamation
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Hard hitting original inspired electric blues from 2011 Blues Music Award Nominee for "Best New Artist Debut!"
Genre: Blues: Electric Blues
Release Date: 2010
Reclamation
The Vincent Hayes Project
Record Label: North 61 Records & Productions
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3. I've Got A Right To Change My Mind 9:43 + MP3 $0.99
4. Middle Man 5:50 + MP3 $0.99
5. I Just Want To Get You High Tonight 5:16 + MP3 $0.99
6. Thank You Baby 6:38 + MP3 $0.99
7. Double Talk 5:48 + MP3 $0.99
8. Some Kind of Fool 10:01 + MP3 $0.99
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10. Sticky Thigh Jive 5:54 + MP3 $0.99
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News Flash: The Vincent Hayes Project nominated for 2011 Blues Music Award for "Best New Artist Debut!" Vote now until March 1, 2011 at www.blues.org

February 15, 2011-The Vincent Hayes Project won 3 WYCE Jammie Awards for Best Album, Best Blues Album, and Best CD By A New Artist, and Glenn Brown won his first Jammie for Best Producer for reclamation, among other new releases.

Released in March 2010 on North 61 Records
Recorded September 2009-March 2010 at Glenn Brown Productions, Lansing, MI. Produced and engineered by Grammy winning producer/engineer Glenn Brown (Root Doctor, Greg Nagy, Spinal Tap) on the Muscle Shoals 1978 8098 Neve mixing board.
**December 15, 2010-Nominated for 2011 Blues Music Award for "Best New Artist Debut"
**Sept 2010- Added to rotation as a "Pick to Click" on BB King's Bluesville on Sirius/XM Radio Channel 74
**July 2010- Reclamation was #23 on the National Living Blues Chart
** July 4, 2010-"You Can Take Your Troubles" from reclamation added to "Blues Deluxe" nationally syndicated radio program
**June 2010-Reclamation debuted at #20 on the National Living Blues Chart
**June 2010-Reclamation debuted at #2 on the Michigan Roots Radio Chart
**June 2010-Reclamation debuted at #31 on the National Roots Radio Chart
**July 2010- Reclamation was #23 on the National Living Blues Chart
**As of July 1, 2010 Reclamation has confirmed airplay on nearly 200 radio stations throughout the U.S., including the Blues Deluxe Radio Program which is syndicated on over 100 U.S. stations alone. It has also been added to play lists in France, U.K., Canada, Australia, Spain, Argentina, Macedonia and more.

Led by Vincent Hayes on vocals and guitar, and fueled by one of the tightest rhythm sections in modern blues, the Vincent Hayes Project has recently been receiving world wide acclaim for their new CD release of original inspired blues titled, "Reclamation", which made the National Living Blues Top 25 Chart in June & July 2010, and at #2 on the Michigan Roots Radio Chart. In September 2010 Reclamation was added to rotation as a "Pick to Click" on BB King's Bluesville on Sirius/XM Radio Channel 74.

In addition to hosting the popular weekly Sunday Blues Jam at the Deelite, in Grand Haven, MI, and being regulars on the Michigan festival circuit, the band has shared the stage or opened for The Steve Miller Band, Ludicris, Joe Bonamassa, Frank Bang’s Secret Stash, and more. In 2006 & 2007 The Vincent Hayes Project competed as one of 130 semi-finalists in the prestigious International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN to rave reviews, and in the summer of 2007 the band was invited to tour with counter culture icon and blues guru, John Sinclair (of the MC5) as his backup band of "Blues Scholars".

What makes this group unique is its raw power coupled with subtle dynamics and versatility. The VHP is founded on the Blues, but still manages to find the blues within other musical genres, drawing inspiration from a wide array of backgrounds in funk, reggae, soul, jazz, gospel, rock, Motown, and American folk, as all of these genres essentially trace their lineage to the Blues. The goal is to make good music-whatever that may be. Live, the band is a veritable blues machine, cranking out well-crafted inspired original songs fueled by Hayes’s high-energy stage presence and ferocious guitar work, and driven by an ultra-tight rhythm section made of Dave “The Butcher” Alves on bass guitar, and Donnie “The Guru of Groove” Hugley on drums. With the addition of Christian VanAntwerpen and Steve "Doc" Yankee on keyboards in 2010, the band is diversifying their sound with new layers of melody, improvisation, and musicianship.

In the summer of 2010 the band released an independent short film on their website titled, “The Making of Reclamation”, an 18 minute journey into their studio sessions with Glenn Brown, which includes a brief history of the band and a soundtrack comprised of songs from the CD.

"Hayes is a monster guitar player. I'm in Heaven! The musicianship is stellar throughout. You better trust me on this one and go get yourself a copy! I give it 10 out of 10" -Ron Hoerter, Great Northern Blues Society
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“Hayes is an excellent guitarist and vocalist and the band is equally impressive in support. Reclamation is an exceptional set of modern blues.” -Graham Clarke, Blues Bytes
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“Full of energy from start to finish! The guitar tone is delicious!” -Recoil Magazine
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Just listened to the disc and have to say that you should be quite proud of the accomplishment. From the vocals, songs, and organic Midwestern grit you are laying down (not to mention the ultra fine artwork) sounds like you've got a winner. Congrats on a fine release." -Greg Nagy, Musician, Producer, Two Time BMA Nominee
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“an impressive collection…All tracks were written by Vince himself and there are some strong songs here. The rhythm section is immaculate throughout. " -John Mitchell, Blues Blast Magazine
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"Love yer stuff! Slammed a bunch of tunes on the air as soon as I received it. Keep up the great work!" -Terry O, "Top Blues Radio" on Live 365
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“Love this album!”
-Steve Pringle, KMHD “The Kink” 101.9 FM Portland, OR
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Vincent Hayes-Guitar, vocals
David "The Butcher" Alves-Bass Guitar
Donnie Hugley-Percussion
Steve "Doc" Yankee-Piano
Christian VanAntwerpen-Fender Rhodes, Hammond Organ, Clavinet, Wurlitzer


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REVIEWS

Une dynamique rare
author: Diard Erick
                            
C’est pas souvent que je vous parle de Blues-rock, mais là, c’était pas possible de me taire…. C’est que ce Blues Rock là c’est autre chose de ce qu’on a l’habitude de se goinfrer, ou plutôt de subir au détour des concerts et autres festives. C’est pas du bruit, pas de la démonstration, pas du rabachage ni de l’usé jusqu’au trognon, etc….. (‘tention y’a des fois c’est bien, mais c’est rare……). Que dalle, cette rondelle nous offre total autre chose, voire que même que classer cela, de manière réductrice, dans le Blues Rock c’est, comment dire ??? Réducteur ! Ce CD est l’œuvre d’un power trio à la puissance monstrueuse, mais qui se la gère en orfèvre cette foutue puissance et se la fait à la subtile, à la ciseleur, riche d’une variété infinie d’influences comme le funk, le jazz, la soul, le rock ou le folk, pour, à l’arrivée réaliser un album résolument blues, un blues moderne cadrant bien avec l’époque…. D’ailleurs Vincent Hayes, qui écrit la totalité des tunes, ne dit pas autre chose, quand il dit qu’il adore le vieux blues, mais que n’ayant pas connu les situations qu’il raconte, il écrit des chansons qui parlent de ce qu’il connaît et de son époque. Vincent Hayes est un guitariste redoutable, inspiré, virtuose doublé d’un chanteur à la voix fraîche et plaisante, total libre car porté par ses deux compères, David « The Butcher » Alves (basse) et Donnie Hugley (batterie), qui forment une section rythmique terrifiante de cohésion, pas un poil de jeu, une machine à groove et un booster démentiel. Rien que cela c’est du lourd, mais quand tu ajoutes les claviers cela devient carrément jouissif. Claviers tenu par Christian VanAntwerpen (Orgue) et Steve « Doc » Yankee (piano). Un groupe, un son et une dynamique rares pour un album bourré de feeling, de musicalité et d’originalité….. Un grand groupe de Blues tout court, définitivement ! Le site : www.vincenthayes.com Tonton Erick
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Excellent Blues Album. Keep this on your CD/MP3 player
author: Bob Dunsby
                            
I bought this album just over a month ago and it hasn't been off my play list since. It is absolutely fantastic stuff with no tracks being filler or a throwaway. I have being listening to blues now for 30 years and have many albums by the classic blues kings such as BB King, Muddy, Freddy King, Albert King etc and more contemporary artists like Robert Cray, Joe Louis Walker, Magic Slim etc. This album stands alongside the work of these contemporary guys, its riveting stuff and stands for repeated plays. The guitar work is great with a very tight rhythm section. I really like this ban and cant wait till they come to the UK so I can get a chance to see them. Hats off to one of the best blues albums of 2010.
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Outstandinig Blues
author: Daniel Poel
                            
I have heard Vincent Hayes by himself and with the Project and have always enjoyed their sound. This new CD, Reclamation, is outstanding. The addition of the keyboard was a great move and adds a good sound to an already great band. Buy this CD and you will not be sorry you did. It’s been the only sound coming from my iPod since I got a week ago and is one of a very few CD's I own that I really like every track on it.
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Finally!!!
author: David Beighley
                            
Finally, a complete blues work of the 21st century that is worthy of the genre. From the smooth tones, subtle harmonies, classical blues riffs and nuanced nuveau flavors crossing the entire blues spectrum, this is a must own CD for the serious blues lover. I bouight it, put it in my car, and was 20 minutes late for an appointment as I sat until it was done. The Vincent Hayes Project pushed the envelope on this one, and it will rise to the top quickly. Thanks, guys...for the biggest musical treat I have encountered in years!
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