MICHAEL PACKER BLUES BAND: Bleecker-bowery

Michael Packer Blues Band

Bleecker-bowery

© 2004 MICHAEL PACKER (821960020729)

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Original songs about New York City experiences. BLUES,JAZZ,ROCK AND COUNTRY-FOLK.

notes

A veteran New York City blues guitarist and bandleader, Michael Packer did his first gig at the Bitter End at the age of 15 in 1965.Teaming up with jazz saxophonist Bob Mintzer in 1969,he formed Papa Nebo and recorded an album for Atlantic records.He later recorded 3 more albums for Buddah and RCA Records with the 70's progressive country band Free Beer.He toured with Johnny Rivers,Clifton Chanier and Dr.Hook among others in the 1970's.He also sang in the Matt Murphy Band.On Bleecker-Bowery you can hear a distinctly New York kind of blues sound.Working with reed player (Ric Frank) and percussionist (Ed Jackson) as well as harmonica,bass,drums,guitars,piano and back-up singers.The band has a fuller more jazz influenced blues sound than other styles of blues.The CD's 11 tracks include original songs by Packer as well as covers of Utah Phillips (Going Away) and Bob Dylan's (All Along The Watchtower).....Rick Congress-Random Chance Records distributed by City Hall Records.

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  • FEATURED FEBRUARY 2007 BLUES ARTIST
    author: RADIOINDY.COM

    Michael Packer's, 'I'm in Love' from the highly acclaimed Bleecker-Bowery album was featured on the Rhapsody Playlist Central (Radioindy Blues)for the month of February 2007 with other artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughn,BB King,Keb Mo,Robert Cray and Koko Taylor.

  • RHAPSODY COUNTRY BLUES CHARTS
    author: RHAPSODY

    The Bleecker-Bowery CD by the Michael Packer Blues Band is #62 on the Rhapsody Country Blues Charts.

  • Bottom line: You will love the sound coming out of this CD.
    author: George Makris - ELMORE MAGAZINE

    Anything can happen in New York City. That's what The Michael Packer Blues Band is all about: life in New York City. On their CD "Bleecker - Bowery", Michael Packer sings about it in songs like "Christmas On The Bowery", "#6 Train" and "Bleecker Street". He has paid his dues on these streets and, it is our gain.The basic groove of these songs is seamlessly produced. Their sound is blues with pathos, but not the rasp.This CD is full of suprising streams of music that will jump out and startle you. Bottom line, you will love the sound coming out of this CD. From the funky bass and rhythm of "The Duece" to the bass, bongo and flute combination on "I've Got A Mind To Give Up Living", the musicianship is exciting.

  • RARE COLLECTABLE
    author: ROCK and BLOOZE

    A fine blues CD from this great band! A must for all blues collectors.

  • 2005-6 BLUES CHARTS TOP 1OO
    author: RADIO WAVE MONITOR

    All Along the Watchtower charted for 52 weeks on the Radio Wave Blues charts peaking at #2 Born in NYC, I'm in Love.Bleecker Street and Don't Need You No more, all charted in the top 100 for contemporary blues in 2005 and 2006.

  • TOP TEN REQUESTED SONGS
    author: Bluesfest Radio

    All Along the Watchtower #3, Born in NYC #4, I'm in Love #6 and Bleecker Street #8 by Michael Packer. Most requested songs on Toronto's blues station, Bluesfest Radio.

  • Uncomparable, Unusual, Exciting!
    author: CrossCut Records (Bear Family Germany)

    Second album from this great band from New York,led by Michael Packer (guitarist,singer-songwriter).Contains a remake of the Free Beer song "I'm in Love".Unique,original,uncomparable,unusual,exciting.Not just another shuffle and boogie band.

  • REFRESHING! INTERESTING!
    author: BLUEWAVE RECORDS - GREG SPENCER

    I get alot of CD's across my desk and I have to admit Bleecker-Bowery is one of the better ones.Michael Packer's approach to his music is both interesting and refreshing.This is a good CD!

  • CLASSIC BLUES - ROCK
    author: IMIX RADIO - CHICAGO

    All along the Watchtower from the Bleecker-Bowery CD is one of the top ten IMIX Classic Radio listener's favorite tunes. Featured with artists such as Eric Burden and The Spencer Davis Group.

  • I'M IN LOVE #19 CONTEMPORARY BLUES CHARTS
    author: RADIO WAVE MONITOR

    I'm in Love from the Bleecker-Bowery CD by The Michael Packer Blues Band has charted #19 with a bullet on the Radiowave published charts for contemporary blues.The song has been on the charts for the last four weeks and is also #4 on The Midnight Special Blues in Paris,France.

  • CONGRATULATIONS!
    author: BOB DYLAN MUSIC CO.

    CONGRATULATIONS! from the Bob Dylan Music Co. for charting #2 on the Radiowave published charts for contemporary blues with their classic rendition of Bob Dylan's All along the Watchtower.

  • excellent ! all along the watchtower !
    author: rhapsody fm - argentina

    cd is great! really excellent!!!!!!!! especially the cover of bob dylan's all along the watchtower(desde la torre).i will put several tracks in the program.

  • MICHAEL PACKER BLUES BAND - BLEECKER - BOWERY
    author: LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE

    Though recorded in Austin for an Austin label,this disc title should leave no question that the Michael Packer Blues Band is from the Big Apple- a conclusion that's buttressed by such song titles as Christmas on the Bowery and Born in New York City,a reworking of Nick Gravenities' Born in Chicago that's most familiar from Paul Butterfied's recording.The later Chicago harpman's songbook also contributed I Got A Mind To Give up living (previously cut by B.B King as All Over Again) to the program with other covers coming from Bob Dylan and Utah Phillips.There are two instrumental features from saxophonist Ric Frank,with the other five songs all from Packer,who displays a well-seasoned approach as both singer and guitarist.

  • MONEY IN THE BLUES BANK!
    author: WGCR - FM THE BLUESBANK - CHICAGO

    This CD is airplay material.I especially liked, Gotta Go(Chicago,New Orleans)and Born in New York City.It is however not just a blues album. It has some jazz pieces which were very cool.Bleecker-Bowery is definitely money in the Blues Bank!

  • BORN IN NEW YORK CITY - WATCHTOWER - CLIMBING CHARTS!
    author: RADIOWAVE AIRPLAY MONITOR

    Born in New York City and All Along The Watchtower from the Bleecker-Bowery CD have been on the contemporary blues charts for three weeks.Born in NYC is at #14 on the published charts and #2 in Paris, France (Midnight Special). All Along The Watchtower has climbed to #16 on the published blues charts and is currently #12 in Paris,France.

  • BLEECKER - BOWERY
    author: AUSTIN CHRONICLE

    Delta riddums tinged with country sensibilities and citified roots.Soulful and poignant.

  • CONTEMPORARY BLUES CHARTS
    author: RADO WAVE MONITOR

    The tracks Born in New York City and All Along the Watchtower from the The Michael Packer Blues Band CD Bleecker-Bowery have charted #16 and #18 respectively on the Radio Wave Monitor Building Blues Charts!

  • Not many have the power to pull off tunes like this
    author: Doc Sigmier with Sonic Gumbo/KHEN 106.9 fm

    Not many musician's have the ease of power and experience, to pull off tunes like this, on Bleecker-Bowery. In this latest offering by Blues-smith Michael Packer, is a well crafted collection of musical observations. Sad,Funny and right on the money! If you haven't checked out Michael Packer and his crew, I suggest should run don't walk to the nearest music store... or right here on cdbaby,get your copy and start enjoying this rare and wonderfull example of the story teller craft!

  • NOTHING BUT THE BLUES
    author: .NOTHINGBUTTHEBLUES.COM

    I have added the song Born in New York City and the classic soul tune Don't Need You No More to the playlist from the very cool CD Bleecker-Bowery.

  • BLUE ICEWATER RADIO -BLEECKER-BOWERY
    author: BLUE ICEWATER RADIO

    The CD BLEECKER-BOWERY by The Michael Packer Blues Band has been picked as one of the best CD's by independent artists.

  • Blues radio
    author: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL - PARIS FRANCE

    Received your CD! I am currently playing Born in New York City, All along the Watchtower and Christmas on the Bowery.Really great CD!

  • rootstime - michael packer blues band
    author: rootstime(belgian)

    i was very impressed with the new cd bleecker-bowery.we included born in new york city and i'm in love on our show which has over 2 million listeners.keep making great music!

  • BLUES DELUXE - BORN IN NEW YORK CITY
    author: BLUES DELUXE

    Great CD! Happy to play Born in New York City on the nations blues show, Blues Deluxe. Syndicated to over 100 stations across the US,Canada and the Virgin Islands.

  • THE JAMMIES AWARDS
    author: WYCE-FM - GRAND RAPIDS,MICHIGAN

    The Michael Packer Blues is nominated for a jammie award for album of the year Bleecker-Bowery and best new artist!

  • BLUES CHARTS TOP 35
    author: WSAI-FM COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND

    The excellent Bleecker-Bowery CD by The Michael Packer Blues Band is NO.28 on the WSAI Blues charts!

  • BLEECKER-BOWERY
    author: BLUES REVUE(Dec-Jan05) by Tom Hyslop

    From NYC is the Michael Packer Blues Band,whose Bleecker-Bowery includes cover art that pays tribute to the Butterfield Blues Band's debut album.The nod makes sense, since two songs at the heart of the disc--Give Up Living, and Born in New York City (originally Born in Chicago)-- come from Butter and Bloomfield's work together.Packer's Blues are generally mellower and less threatening than Butter's due to contributions of Ric Frank(tenor and soprano sax,flute) and to smooth compositions such as the R&B ballad,Don't Need You No More and the sweet soul closer,Bleecker Sreet.Even Packer's funky Deuce and Dylan's Watchtower have a laid back,rather than headcutting jam sensibility.

  • RED,HOT,BLUES
    author: BLUES REVUE (Nov.-Dec-2004)

    Sixteen tunes of varied quality from the United Jersey Blues Network compilation CD.This stylistically varied,above-average collection contains, I'm in Love, from The Michael Packer Blues Band's, Bleecker-Bowery CD.Worth checking out!

  • THE BITTER END
    author: NEW YORK BLUES and JAZZ SOCIETY

    Michael's band is on target,closing their set with a fantastic performance of Bob Dylan's All Along The Watchtower fom the Bleecker-Bowery CD!

  • PAUL BUTTERFIELD TRADITION
    author: VILLAGE VOICE

    New York City area blues perennials, Packer and gang, apply jazz-inflected aesthetics derived from the Paul Butterfield tradition to such city-specific experiences as Christmas on the Bowery.

  • NICE CD!
    author: Sparks Media WYCE-FM

    I've listened to the CD and this is definitely something we can work with at the station.Nice CD!

  • GREAT!
    author: SANDY ALLEN

    The new CD sounds great! I'm not just blowing smoke up your ass.Keep up the good work!

  • Jazz flute
    author: TIME OUT NY

    Fans of the movie Anchorman will be delighted to hear a jazz flute solo on I'm in Love,the first cut of the new CD Bleecker-Bowery!

  • Blues-Bar player
    author: Time Out NY

    On the Michael Packer Blues Band's,Bleecker-Bowery(Halt Music),singer-guitarist Packer reveals himself to be a competent blues-bar player.

  • PACKER'S UNIQUE STYLE
    author: THE L MAGAZINE

    Michael Packer's guitar style is unique and his flawless,confident playing reminds us of the late Stevie Ray Vaughn.

  • Michael Packer sings the blues
    author: ALAN BAUER

    Michael Packer knows the blues.He has lived the blues and now he sings the blues.Sings them quite well in fact.If you don't believe us,check out this veteran musician's newest CD,Bleecker-Bowery.

  • This New Yorker's soul is exposed and it is beautiful.
    author: Richard Ludmerer

    Bleecker Street is a classic.This song along with Christmas on the Bowery, Mind to give up Living and Born in NYC,now become identifiable as Michael Packer Blues.This New Yorkers soul is exposed and it is beautiful.

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