Album Notes

Paul "Delta Boy" Ruzenski is a "revivalist" of acoustic delta blues. His involvement with this music on a personal level dates to the early 1970's. After years of hard work and studying the masters, he has come to a peaceful and soulful residence with his music. After many years of playing bass and lead vocals in Road House and Chicago Blues Bands, he has settled into his primary passion of playing bottle-neck slide acoustic delta blues. Going solo, Delta Boy plays on steel Dobro, National Resonator Guitars, a 1934 Duolian and an acoustic Gibson. He has finally found his niche - remaining respectful of his place and diligent to give homage to those who came before him and those that will surely follow.


Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 21:57:01 -0400
From: "dr.blues"
Subject: Dr Blues Local CD reviews-10/26/04

When I Get Religion-Delta Boy

Delta Boy makes his National into a searing bright sword of blue truth.
Revealed is the depth of Delta blues, the breadth of true religion
dedication to the words of the crossroads and the wet heat of unbridled
sensuality. Delta Boy's songs echo with the roots and his delivery is
true-staccato, sharp, honest and hard. "When I Get Religion" covers the
thematic variety and styles of acoustic Blues. Covers of Son House,
Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters rig with authentic power and soul. Paul's
own writing is a direct link straight to the forebears. The guitar
sounds as if it echoes through the centuries and the world weary vocals
rumble like a Southbound freight. Delta Boy makes the Delta live in a
world where it is truly needed more than ever.