CODE BLUE: Code Blue featuring Bobbie Lancaster

Code Blue

Code Blue featuring Bobbie Lancaster

© 2003 Code Blue (634479041815)

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House-rockin', soulful vocal Blues and R&B. Bobbie Lancaster is an outstanding new vocalist backed by a tight rhythm section with exciting harmonica, keyboard and guitar solo work. Great original songwriting.

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Code Blue is a six person blues band based in Bloomington, Indiana. Founded in spring of 2001, Code Blue features of some of the most seasoned blues musicians in southern Indiana.
Code Blue regularly plays in a variety of settings including blues jams, regularly featured sets at blues venues, jazz dinner clubs, and private parties. Our set lists accommodate a range of audience preferences, including avid blues listening, dancing, and background music. We feature diverse vocal styling and a variety of instrumental tunes in blues and jazz genres.
Code Blue maintains an e-mailing list of 500+ fans. We have developed a loyal following which has grown as our band has evolved. The popularity of the band is underscored by our busy schedule in prime locations in the very competitive Bloomington music scene. Our lead vocalist, Bobbie Lancaster was voted by the readership of the Indiana Daily Student as the number one female vocalist in Bloomington for 2003. While Code Blue features original tunes, the band was voted one of Bloomington's top three cover bands in the Indiana Daily Student 2003 poll, and was also voted one of the top three bands in the B-town Music News 2002 poll. Code Blue was also featured in Bloomington's first summer Blues Fest in July of 2003. Code Blue's Monon Train was featured on the 2003 Live from Bloomington CD, a compilation of the area's best original songs from local bands.
The Code Blue repertoire concentrates mainly on Blues and Rhythm and Blues, with a sprinkling of jazz. Code Blue's members are:

- Bobbie Lancaster, vocals
- Dave Baas, guitar and vocals
- John Orie Stith, bass
- Mike Moody, drums and vocals
- Jeff Isaac, piano and organ
- Doc Malone, harmonica

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  • Jeff Isaac: The Sovereign Of Soul
    author: Daniel B McConnell

    Recently, I was suprised to learn that one of my favorite professors from undergrad days back around 1992-1993, Jeff Isaac, was giging as a jazz pianist with an act called Code Blue in Bloomington. Me and my fraternity brother/classmate used to jokingly refer to him as "The Sovereign" since this was also a commonly uttered term by him in his political science classes. How cool is it that The Sovereign also has some serious jazz piano chops? Just had to buy the CD. Hope to catch him and the guys live in Bloomington-- the CD is a great romp.

  • Bobbie lays it out there!
    author: Deadeye Dick

    I am ready and willing to leave my family for Bobbie Livingston. And, guitarist Dave Baas lights it up. Of course, I'm the One-Eyed Fan!

  • Bobbie Lancaster can flat out wail!!
    author: John Blubaugh

    I have listened to Blues Bands from coast to coast and Code Blue can play with the best. Bobbie Lancaster is incomparable.

  • WONDERFUL MARVELOUS
    author: Chris & Kara Patterson

    Wonderful marvelous music for the new millenium - will make you dance - even with two broken legs ;)

  • Great Grooves
    author: Blues Revue Feb/Mar 2005

    Lancaster belts it out with personality and power. Great grooves from an extra-tight rhythm section.

  • Great Listening...Great Dancing!!!! Played CD from Texas to IN
    author: Rod Ludlow

    The CD sounds great, even better than live! Best tunes from their sets. Great proformance and recording! Can't wait to hear folow up CD. Very professional quality sound! The original tunes are the best! Can't complain any tracks!

  • can't get enough of this great stuff!!
    author: angela gross

    This CD is full of original wonderful blues. Some of the energy of a live performance is captured. If you are in Bloomington IN and have a chance to hear Code Blue live, do it!!! The recording is a gem.

  • Super-duper!
    author: ap

    A great ensemble that offers both excellent original songrwriting and some really great covers. I love how this band makes "Spoonful" its own. Vocally strong and masterfully backed, with feel ranging from dirty gutbucket to soulful gospel (check out Cry, Cry, Cry). A fun listen all the way through.

  • Just a great CD
    author: Brian Petersen

    Code Blue are an excellent blues band, and great musicians, every one. If you ever get a chance to see them live, do it. If you like your blues to be entertaining, with a little bit of jazz and soul thrown in, this CD is for you. The musicianship is expert, and Bobbie's vocals are superb, soulful, and a little sassy. Mike Moody's vocals on "Keeping the Blues Company" are a special treat, also; it's unusual to find a drummer who sings so well. Real good blend of covers and originals on this one. Well done!

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