Ron Orlando & Mystery Train
Jasper, Texas
© 2002 Ron Orlando (783707606125)
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American Roots Music - This debut CD is a unique collection of original songs that reflect the band's diverse musical roots. The title track, 'Jasper, Texas' is a powerful composition about the murder of Mr. James Byrd Jr. and hate groups in America.
tracks
- 1 Memphis Bound
- 2 The Walk
- 3 Tell Me
- 4 Whiskey and Women ( Doll's Blues)
- 5 Nobody but You
- 6 Jolene, Jolene
- 7 She's Got Soul
- 8 Don't Say You Don't Know
- 9 Since You've Been Gone
- 10 Cryin' Shame
- 11 Redemption
- 12 Jasper, Texas
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Mystery Train is a five piece roots rock band that hails from New Jersey. They are led by Ron Orlando, who's singing and songwriting talents stir large portions of Memphis sytle R&B into the band's eclectic blend of folk, blues and traditional rock.
Mystery Train is comprised of accomplished musicians that draw heavily on their individual musical influences. The line up consists of:
Ron Orlando - vocals, electric & acoustic guitars, lap steel and harp.
Glenn McChelland - Piano
Tom Haerther- lead guitar, slide guitar, lap steel and vocals.
Freddy Lincoln- Hammond B-3 organ
Doug Miller - Additional B-3, Piano, accordian and vocals
Mike Orlando - electric and acoustic bass, mandolin and vocals.
Rick Lawton - drums
The band is augmented at times by the Tres Huevos Horns, Jim Eichinger - tenor and soprano sax
Jeff Sheldon -trumpet and vocals.
Of course, there is always the occasional appearance of Paul Prestopino, who has never met a stringed instrument that he couldn't play.
The core of this band has been a musical institution in the area for over 25 years. Working the club scene from Boston to D.C., they have played every major venue (Cafe au Go Go, The Lonestar Cafe, The Fast Lane, The Stone Pony, The Bitter End, Jason's, The Top of the Gate, The Second Fret, The Mainpoint just to name a few) and shared the stage with the likes of Dr. John, The Band, Rick Danko, Paul Butterfield, James Brown, and Sam and Dave. They have recorded at Wishbone Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and Record Plant Studios, New York. The latest project was mastered at Ardent Studios, Memphis, TN.
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After 3 years still my favorite !
author: Ray DjI'm a joker, a smoker, no booze-lover, but I'm very impressed by Ron Orlando's pure, honest barroom blues. What a voice, a bit like Eddie Hinton,one of the most remarkable singers in the West. I will play his songs till my dying days !
...salute to the soulful bluesy, sounds of Memphis
author: Bob Makin - Courier NewsIf I had heard Ron Orlando & Mystery Train's swingin', jumpin', rockin' roots music before I knew the title of their debut for the Paterson-based Silk City label, I would have tilted my head like a dog who heard something funny. Other than the closing title track, ''Jasper, Texas'' is more of a salute to the soulful bluesy, sounds of Memphis than the racism that caused a black man to be dragged to death in that town. But then that's the point: Where would America be without its black music roots? I credit the band for having the guts to send this disc to Jasper's KJAS, which immediately banned it. Tough, nearly impossible for acts to break new ground with this brand of original music, Ron Orlando & Mystery Train succeed from a purist sense, while packing their tunes with a fresh sense of enthusiasm. ''Jolene, Jolene,'' a Dr. John-like ode to a stripper, is among the best modern blues I've heard recently. I also like the Springsteen-inspired ''She's Got Soul.''