Mike Bader
Clearcut Case of the Blues
© 2004 Mike Bader (825346253329)
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Rooted in the blues and influenced by R & B, jazz, and reggae, with all original tunes.
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Listed as one of the Top U.S. Blues Releases of 2004 in the 11th Annual Real Blues Awards, the debut album from Montana bluesman Mike Bader is sure to appeal to serious blues fans.
A review in REAL BLUES magazine states: "This is definitely one of the better independent releases of the year..." describing Bader's playing style as "Tough urban blues with a lot of barroom grit...He's got a biting, vintage Buddy Guy guitar sound and every one of the 11 tracks is a Bader original. Every song is fine Blues with 5 standouts."
Born in 1958 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, this veteran bluesman has musical roots stretching to 1971 and his first paid gig. He regularly plays clubs and festivals in the Northern Rockies and Midwest areas of the U.S.
He is joined on Clearcut Case of the Blues by a veteran team of players including keyboardist Tom "T-Bone" Giblin, a member of the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame who has toured with Lonnie Brooks, Mighty Joe Young and numerous other blues stars. Dave Bader has played bass in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area for many years. Mike "Butchie" O'Connell has been drumming professionally for more than 30 years. Guest guitarist Craig Erickson has recorded numerous CDs and toured Europe on several occasions. They comprise the popular Iowa band Flat Clat (www.flat-cat.com).
The tight, fresh, lively sound on this disc is the result of a fun atmosphere and the enjoyment of playing music. All original material, the eleven cuts on this album are anchored by the blues and influenced by styles including R & B, jazz and reggae, with tight arrangements and solid vocals and lyrics.
In an interview with The Guide in Cedar Rapids, Bader said "A lot of the songs are first takes. I wanted to record a CD that's true to what people would get if they saw me play in a club. This is meat and potatoes blues music."
Bader's blues have been described as "infectious," as he puts a lot of energy into his live shows. That energy is well captured on Clearcut Case of the Blues.
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Three recent reviews praise Clearcut Case of the Blues, including REAL BLUES Magazine (Issue #29) published in Vancouver, B.C.; Blues on Stage (www.mnblues.com) in Minneapolis; The Blewzzman's Reviews (www.mary4music.com) in Florida. "This is definitely one of the better (independent) releases of the year…I cannot overstate the importance of a group/CD like this in keeping the Blue flame burning. We need people like Mike Bader to keep the music going and to also establish a standard to which others can aspire," wrote Laura Moffat, editor of REAL BLUES Magazine. She describes Bader's playing style as "tough, urban Blues with a lot of barroom grit." "If you enjoy quality blues, pick this CD up, you won't be disappointed," wrote Tom Tourville for Blues on Stage, a major national online source of blues music reviews. The review touts Bader as "a real deal blues player" with "strong guitar playing and husky vocals" whose "musical style is influenced by rhythm and blues, a little Latin and reggae, with a very soulful edge." "Once word gets out about MIKE BADER'S new CD-this bluesman from Montana will become common knowledge within the blues community," wrote Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro. He adds that the CD features all original music with "…very good vocals and excellent blues guitar." Blewzzman concludes his review by writing, "I guarantee you that after just one listen to "CLEARCUT CASE OF THE BLUES", the next time you're asked 'who's your favorite Montana Bluesman', your answer will be a "CLEARCUT"- MIKE BADER."