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American Roots Music. Nine songs written and performed in an all acoustic setting by the Chicago blues band, the Chicago Kingsnakes. Recorded outside of the city in a rural setting at "the Spot", a state of the art studio
Genre:
Blues: Acoustic Blues
Release Date:
2003
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Kingsnakes Digging Up the Roots
The Chicago Kingsnakes are proud to announce the release of their new all acoustic CD entitled "Grass Roots". This disc contains 9 original songs written by the band.
The blues-based quartet describes this release as "American roots music". Kingsnakes leader, James "Ang" Anderson explains, "we were in between drummers and had been playing some acoustic gigs in coffeehouses. We discovered that we liked the vibe, and that some of our electric material took on a different life in this setting. We also wrote some new songs for this format. We enjoyed hearing the nuances of the music as well as the three part harmonies. "
Anderson plays guitar and sings, Ron Berry plucks the bass, Nelson Keaton blows the harmonica and Tom King bangs out percussion.
The band utilized a collection of vintage instruments for the recording, including a 1929 National resonator guitar, a 1952 Gibson SJ acoustic guitar, and a 1960's Supro resonator guitar. The sessions were held at the Spot studio in Schneider IN. The Spot is a unique recording studio as it is located on the Huber Ranch Sod Nursery. The facility is not only a new state-of-the-art digital studio, but it also offers bed and breakfast accommodations for the musicians.
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Way Good!
author: Lex Shuler
Great album and the "Tonti Train Wreck" track is special to me. I was one of first people on the scene . I live only a couple miles north. It was tragic.
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One Turns Into Two
author: Lynne
This is an awesome song, as is the band. It is even better live! If you get the chance to see the Kingsnakes, do it. You won't be dissapointed!
Get show last night Ang, great to see you again after 20 plus years!
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The CD Takes Me Home for FUN!!
author: John
I grew up in Dolton, IL. I know these guys are from Riverdale across the train tracks from where I lived. Even so, I would leave home an hour early to catch their gig.
I think their music and style is first rate. This CD shows that their tunes are written to cross from electric to acoustic. That tells me that they play and think about lyrics like I do. Too cool. A band has to cross venues to be successful. This band does it with this CD.
The harp adds a new flavor. I thought I heard a violin, but do not see it in the credits. This diversity is rarely heard anymore. The bass is well done. Ang is, as usual, exemplar on guitar and vocals. I sure wish they would tour to our area.
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A Fine Downhome Effort
author: Illinois Entertainer - Kevin Toelle
Grass Roots accurately describes the contents of the new all-acoustic CD by the Chicago Kingsnakes. Utilizing vintage guitars and bass, the band presents a program of all-original material that ranges from country blues to old-timey tunes with strong vocals and impressive instrumental work. For a change of pace, the group also includes a compelling harmonica-led instrumental entitled “Chili Con Queso,” which brings a Latin flavor to the proceedings. The whole affair is a fine downhome effort from a decidedly urban combo.
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