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The Alternative Bluesman for your generation- jammin' blues-rocker like no other...Quote Cringe- "The only question that I have after listening to the new release by Willie Phoenix and his band is, which Woodstock should they have play at? Answer? Both
Genre: Rock: Jam-band
Release Date: 2004
Blues Reaction
Willie Phoenix
Record Label: Junkyard Cat Recordings
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1. Crossing Roads 1:37 + MP3 $0.99
2. Pills N' Whiskey 3:05 + MP3 $0.99
3. The Sun 4:44 + MP3 $0.99
4. Leopard Skin Seated Cadillac 3:07 + MP3 $0.99
5. Soldier's Song 5:22 + MP3 $0.99
6. Let the Limousine Crash 3:20 + MP3 $0.99
7. Kill Your Pimp 2:45 + MP3 $0.99
8. Love Is Cold 6:19 + MP3 $0.99
9. Tune Me Up Sir Richards 0:11 + MP3 $0.99
10. Mother's Bad Luck Child 3:33 + MP3 $0.99
11. The Waiting Game (everybody's Going 69) 3:26 + MP3 $0.99
12. Midnight Kiss 1:38 + MP3 $0.99
13. Delta Bones 3:34 + MP3 $0.99
14. Robert Johnson 3:46 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

Birthplace: Camden, Alabama

Current Hometown: Marion, Ohio

Influences: American roots rocker who is a fusion of blues, soul, and rock influences. 60's influences from British blues bands (Rolling Stones and Cream) to American soul (Wilson Pickett and Otis Redding). All of this with a dose of 60's psychedelic rock showing up from time to time, and when you least expect!

Unique Characteristics:
Known as legendary performer in the midwestern U.S.A., Willie's a charismatic showman who will simply rock you! Graffiti, a regional newspaper in West Virginia described Willie as a "....raging guitarist with a ton of attitude and stage presence." His juiced up versions of classic blues tunes performed in his live show is something that should not be missed.

As an artist, he is a prolific songwriter who writes at least four songs to every one included on his CD releases (averages one CD release per year). Writes moving and soulful songs with infectious hooks.

As a musician, he's a talented guitarist who plays with great feel and intensity. He was taught to play guitar by his father and bluesman the Reverend Willie J. Creagh, who played with such legends as Muddy Waters, Little Walter, and Sonny Boy Williamson 2 (Willie Jr’s Godfather). I guess good genes is the secret...

Highlights:
2005 Honored Artist of the Year Columbus Community Festival
Two Columbus Music Awards in 1994 for Best R & B Songwriter and Outstanding Rock Act
Opened for or played with such acts like Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Tinsley Ellis, Buckwheat Zydeco, Joan Armatrading, Maria McKee and Bryan Adams.
Performs annually for the CD 101 Andyman-A-Thon benefiting Children's Charities in Columbus, Ohio.
Wrote the song "True Blue Jacket Fan" for the NHL Hockey Team Columbus Blues Jackets, which became a fan favorite and frequently played song during intermission at games.

Target Audience: Mainstream
-Blues Fans because he represents the real thing and always is true to his roots by honoring some of the great bluesman with covering songs in his live shows and CD releases.
-College crowd because they say he’s cool and rocks out!
-Suburban yuppies because they've never seen anything like him before.

Discography
Current CD Releases
Mojo 6 - (2005)
Quick n' Dirty (2005)
Blues Reaction (2004, Junkyard Cat)

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REVIEWS

blues reaction
author: nadine
                            
bad ass-can be willie is a must have
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A dozen red roses to the finest musical artist ever!
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Blues Rock at It's Absolute Best!!!!
author: David Williams
                            
Damn Willie, You rock!!!!! I've bought lots of cds off of this site. This is hands down --- THE BEST!!!!! If you love blues rock with a slight southern twang--- Willie is the MAN!!!!
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Willie is a treasure (hopefully not hidden for much longer)
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Love the variety of material – you get the acoustic stomp of the opener and two closers, the Hound Dog Taylor-style boogie of Pills and Whiskey and Leopard Skin Seated Cadillac, the distinctly individualistic (and rocking) nonblues of The Sun and Soldier’s Song, and the modified Bo Diddley on Limousine. Add to those a minor key blues, a great Waters rewrite, and some other strong alterna-blues, and you definitely have a winner. Willie plays and sings in a soulful roar; both his voice and guitar are flexible enough to work within the wide of variety of material. Plentiful and rich playing loaded with feeling. I'm thankful to have heard Willie, especially this great new album.
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