Album Notes

Deep soul searching to humorous blues and roots R & B is served up by singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Michael Peloquin.

Michael is an established West Coast blues and R&B horn section arranger and harmonica & saxophone soloist.

After years as a contributing sideman to other artists (Albert King, Johnnie Johnson, Tommy Castro, Chris Cain, Mitch Woods, E.C. Scott, Larry "Arkansas" Davis, Rhythmtown-Jive & Sy Klopps), he is stepping into the spotlight with his first album as a leader.

These years have been an education in American roots music that has helped to form his melting-pot sound, as witnessed on this project.

Nine originals and two covers (one from Delbert McClinton), take the listener on an American Roots R&B journey that is sure to satisfy.

The songs feature poignant lyrics, tight grooves, big brassy horn arrangements all topped off by soulful, smooth and innovative harmonica work.

In Germany he won the Gold Medal in the 1997 International Harmonica Festival and Competition. Michael is an endorsee of Hohner Harmonicas.

Special guests: Tommy Castro, Mitch Woods, and Steve Freund

"This cat blows! Check it out!"
-Norton Buffalo

Michael is a soulful sax player and arranger, encompassing many styles. He has a harmonica style all his own. I'm happy to be a part of his first solo effort.
-Tommy Castro

...blown away by his horn playing...the harmonica came out and it was all over...a rare CD where you want to play it all!
-Stewart Strauss, KTHX-FM, Reno, NV

Fine songcraft...he's one sideman who deserves to be front and center.
-Blues Revue

...fantastic recording...smooth West Coast vocals, fat sax playing and in-the-pocket harp work
-Blues Access