This Rockabilly trio from Michigan has their own Neo-Rockabilly style and I dig it. Straight forward, powerful modern Rockabilly with strong melodies. There's a tribute to Carl Perkins called "Yeah Boy", in a somewhat laid-back Country-Boogie groove, a nice tribute to a great man and musician. The majority of Nobody's Business' songs are upbeat and rockin', like the fine If I Didn't" with the addition of a piano. But there's also a moving ballad "I Cried A Tear" showcasing Bill Giorgio's excellent voice as well as his always tasteful and "right on" lead guitar playing. Followed by a cool rocker and a twangy Surf instrumental "Mega Mega Tsunami" the trio gets back to Rockabilly with a Country flavor with "Not The One". All but three of the 13 numbers are band leader Bill Giorgio's originals, among the covers is the fun "Play That Fast Thing" by Nick Lowe. The last track is the real suprise, a slow Country Blues original about "doing time" with harmonica and slide guitar, cool stuff. Fans of modern Rockabilly will dig this versatile release. www.mrgiorgiosrecords.com. -GMB

It's been almost 7 years since the last CD from the Detroit trio fronted by singer/guitarist Bill Giorgio. On this, their third effort, Bill has a new bass player in Dave Roof who also mixed and mastered these recordings. Steve Waundless is still on drums. Buddy George Canterbury adds rockin' piano on "If I Didn't" and Nick Lowes "Play That Fast Thing". Only one track failed to secure a "good" or excellent rating in a strong compilation that includes ten Giorgio compositions and should appeal to lovers of guitar-driven rock n roll. "Dreams Of A Lifetime" is a slow bluesy piece that changes tempo and didn't impress. A couple of other blues oriented tracks, "The Voice and Goin Down Slow", a dirge with Bill on harmonica are fine. The latter is a Giorgio original, by the way, not the tune recorded so memorably for Chess by Howlin' Wolf. However, what the trio excel in is no-frills, driving rock n roll and five of the oustanding tracks fall into this category. The two boosted by Caterbury's piano are particularly full-blooded. The boppin' opener, "Cat Trax", on which Gene Vincent and Elvis Presley get a mention, has three strong lead solos from Bill, who is full value throughout. "My Own Man" is Bill's own handiwork but has Chuck Berry stamped all over it. The pacy "Full Moon Spell" is another strong, driving rocker. The other two gems are the Carl Perkins tribute "Yeah Boy" and the instrumental "Mega Mega Tsunami". The lyrics on "Yeah Boy" will certainly resonate with NDT readers. In the light of recent events the instrumental's title could be deemed unfortunate, but it's so bloody powerful the description of "surf guitar" is inappropriate - hurricane surge more like it! LaVern Baker's ballad "I Cried A Tear" (very like "What Am I Living For"), the country-slanted "Not The One" and another bopper, "The Poser" are all solid. A well produced, pleasing misture, this release is recommend.

From the heart of Detroit, MI, here comes a revved up rockabilly release from Motor City mainstays, Nobody’s Business. This near legendary midwestern combo, fronted by vocalist and lead guitarist BILL GIORGIO, has been on the scene for over eleven years (!) and “Oh-Yeah!” is their third full-length album. Although the line-up has changed a few times, the fellows on this disc are the ones who are most associated with Bill and his 4+ year tenure hosting Detroit’s longest running weekly rockabilly night: STEVE ‘SUNDOWN’ WAUNDLESS (Drums) and DAVE ROOF (Dog House Bass) provide the propulsive rhythm section. Taking Neo-Billy as a popular starting point, Mr. Giorgio effortlessly rolls off smooth country-flavored rock, crashing surf, doo-wop infused 50’s rock, some rollicking’ pub rock and -oh yeah, please don’t forget the ROCK-A-BILLY! Bill can & does take his guitar fearlessly and flawlessly in all roots directions. My favorite track is the CARL PERKINS tribute number “Yeah Boy,” a heartfelt remembrance of seeing and meeting the “King Of Rockabilly.” Playful guitar licks and clever lyrics abound on the cool cut, “Cat Trax.” Dig the jivin’ jump-a-billy number “Full Moon Spell” and marvel at the moving “My Own Man.” “Oh-Yeah!” is a fantastic upbeat and rowdy roots CD, a disc for all occasions. Nobody can fault Bill & his boys here: Nobody’s Business will always mean “rockin’ business!” -Del Villarreal