Blues for A Cure - Studio Jam Vol. 5 CD

Blues Cures Studio Jam Vol. 5 CD

[Sean's Notes] [Dedications] [Song Credits] [Thanks To] [Pictures] [Videos]

Blues Cures Studio Jam Vol. 5 continues the tradition of bringing International Blues Challenge winners and competitors together to give the world a taste of the incredible talent that comes together every year in Memphis. This year’s lineup includes four IBC Champions, Bart Walker, JP Soars, Joey Gilmore and Sean Carney along with second place finisher Karen Lovely. Rounding out the lineup of great Blues artists are Reese Wynans, Jimmy Thackery, Karen Lovely, Damon Fowler, Victor Wainwright, Matt O’Ree, Long Tall Deb, Micah Kesselring, Steev Inglish, George Sheppard, Mark Bumgarner, Lynn Williams, Paul Ossola, Eric Safka, Scott Bennert, John Hummel, Chuck Riley, Chris Peet, Jake Friel, Fuad Farah, Anthony Lump, Steve Neal, Benjamin Thomas, Marty Romie, Tom Collins and Brian Duress.

Audio Samples

SONG LIST (Click link to listen to MP3 sample)
Hip Shake Muddy Jesus 755 Rock Me Baby Boppin' The Blues Fannie Mae Fool For Your Stockings	She Felt Too Good Weeziana Woman Baby You've Got What It Takes Whipping Post Dangerous Mood Fool's Advice I'm A Steady Rollin Man

Sean's Notes

2012 was an incredible year for Blues For A Cure with outdoor blues festivals in Harrison County, Ohio, at Sally Buffalo Park and a major role at The Granville Hot Licks Blues Festival - the two events that set the "stage" for the recording you now hold in your hands.

The essence of this series and BFAC is to celebrate blues music and raise funds to fight cancer. We are truly blessed to have so many talented musicians on board who embrace this ideal.

Blues Cures Studio Jam Vol. 5 certainly boasts the largest roster of players in this live-in-studio series. In previous releases, it has featured: Trampled Under Foot, Duke Robillard, Jonn Richardson, Henry Gray, Enrico Crivellaro, Jimmy Thackery, Joey Gilmore, JP Soars, Dave Workman, Matt O’Ree, Steve Gerard and many other international blues stars.

Continuing our IBC theme, we are very excited to welcome reigning Best Guitarist and 2012 International Blues Challenge second place winners, The Bart Walker Band, along with veteran rhythm section Paul Ossola on bass, Lynn Williams on drums and the incomparable Reese Wynans on piano and organ.

We were thrilled to welcome back Florida bluesman and 2006 IBC champ Joey Gilmore, and to pair him with 2010 second place IBC winner Karen Lovely, of Portland, Oregon, dueting on, "Baby You've Got What It Takes." I took a chance on this tune and opted to play rhythm guitar, with young guitarist Benjamin Thomas taking the wheel. He rose to the occasion with amazingly original and inspired fret work. Dayton-based Marty Romie returns on this and several other tracks along with Delaware, Ohio, drummer Brian Duress.

New Jersey-based Matt O'Ree and his band connected with Blues For A Cure when they competed in the IBC, and they've been a BFAC favorite ever since. It was a sultry musical affair when they meet Karen Lovely for a driving rendition of a blues staple, “Rock Me Baby.”

Micah Kesselring was recognized at the first ever IBC Youth Showcase, and he will compete in the 2013 solo/duo division. Micah is joined by veteran bluesman Steev Inglish on harp on a Robert Johnson blues standard.

Canton-based young lions, The Brighter Side Band, have also participated in the IBC Youth Showcase and will compete in the big show in 2013. Jake, Fuad, Anthony and Steve were on cloud nine after recording one of their own tunes with Bart Walker and Reese Wynans. It was a personal highlight to witness Reese mentoring these dedicated and talented young musicians.

Steev Inglish and I go way back, and I'm very happy that he's resurfaced on the blues scene recently. Steev, Ben, Marty, Brian and I recorded Steev's own "Fool's Advice," and I really enjoyed paying homage to Robert Lockwood, Jr. on this tune.

Jimmy Thackery, who appeared on Blues Cures Vol. 2, returns with his stellar band The Drivers: Mark Bumgarner on bass and George Sheppard on drums. Jimmy's reading of a Jimmy McCracklin gem is a personal favorite for me, with a super vocal from Thackery and truckloads of the best real blues guitar you'll find anywhere. Reese Wynans joins in on piano, effectively recalling the magical era of Texas-based Duke/Peacock Records in his classic works.

We're also quite pleased to welcome back 2009 IBC champion and Best Guitarist winner J.P. Soars and his new band Southern Hospitality co-fronted by Florida singer/guitarist Damon Fowler and Memphis keyboard phenom Victor Wainwright, along with rock solid support from Chris Peet on drums and Chuck Riley on bass. It's electricity in the air when they meet Central Ohio-based rising star Long Tall Deb.

In keeping with the tradition we've established over the last five years, there are numerous interesting collaborations on this disc you simply won't hear anywhere else and just too many amazing moments to describe.

I want to thank my friends and BFAC co-organizers, Mark Puskarich and Steve Mack for their time, talent and dedication to this vision and legacy.

Cancer has claimed the lives of three individuals who were not only my friends, but who were also passionate about Blues For A Cure. I dedicate this recording to the lives, music and memories of Andy Cornett, Johnnie Bassett and Lorne VanFossen.

Sean Carney

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Dedications

"It was such an honor to be a part of Blues For a Cure. My respect goes out to all who have lost a loved one from this horrible sickness. And, my hope goes out to finding a cure. Thank you Sean and Mark for your time and dedication." – Fuad Farah

"Thanks Sean! To my good friend Eric Nielsen, who passed from cancer just this week, and to my wife Janelle, who is a melanoma survivor." – Brian Duress

"Sean, I want to thank you so much for letting The Brighter Side be a part of this album. It's sure to be a special one. My dedication is to my grandfather Jim, who passed from stomach cancer in 2000, my grandmother Betty passed from skin cancer in 2003, and my uncle Dave passed from skin cancer in 2000." – Jake Friel

"To my grandparents Alice & Jack Smith and my aunt Barbara. I'm honored to have been part of the Blues for a Cure recording project." – Karen Lovely

"Dedicated to all survivors and those that are now fighting the fight." – Marty Romie

"To my wife's mother, Betty Nixon, who passed from dreaded cancer." – Tom Collins

"To my dear friend and bass player Jeffrey Cooper, who passed at 24. You taught us so much and you are missed every day!" – Long Tall Deb (Landolt)

"Sean, thanks for including us in this project. I lost my original bass man a few years back and he inspires me to this day. Recently, (last month) we lost my sister-in-law. My drummer also lost his wife. So, to Wayne Burdette, Susan Simmons and Kathy Sheppard." – Jimmy Thackery

"May every note ring true with love for both of my grandfathers and their battles with cancer." – Benjamin Thomas

"For my grandfather and grandmother, whose lives were taken by cancer before I had a chance to meet them." – Micah Kesselring

"I would like to dedicate my song, "Fools Advice" to my late wife Marilyn Adams, she was the best friend I ever had. Marilyn passed on September 1st 2005. I will always miss her. R.I.P." – Steev Inglish

"Dedicated to Bella Powell, she never gave up, never lost faith. She never stopped thinking of others. Never complained though she was in incredible pain. Never lost the twinkle in her eye, never stopped having a beautiful heart and mind." – Paul Ossola

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Song Credits

1. Hip Shake – Bart Walker Band with Jimmy Thackery and Reese Wynans
Bart Walker – Vocal and Guitar
Jimmy Thackery – Guitar
Reese Wynans – Keyboard
Paul Ossola – Bass
Lynn Williams – Drums

Words and Music by Willie Dixon and Gary Groom, Hoochie Coochie Music

2. Muddy Jesus – Long Tall Deb, JP Soars, Damon Fowler and Victor Wainwright
Long Tall Deb – Vocal
JP Soars – Guitar
Damon Fowler – Guitar
Victor Wainwright – Keyboard
Chuck Riley – Bass
Chris Peet – Drums

Words and Music by Ian Moore, Almo Music Corp.

3. 755 – The Brighter Side Band with Bart Walker and Reese Wynans
Jake Friel – Vocal and Harmonica
Bart Walker – Guitar
Reese Wynans – B3
Fuad Farah – Guitar
Anthony Lump – Bass
Steve Neal – Drums

4. Rock Me Baby – Karen Lovely with the Matt O'Ree Band
Karen Lovely – Vocal
Matt O'Ree – Guitar
Eric Safka – B3
Scott Bennert – Bass
John Hummel – Drums

Words and Music by McKinley Morganfield, Bug Music

5. Boppin' The Blues – Sean Carney, Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers
Sean Carney – Vocal and Guitar
Jimmy Thackery – Vocal and Guitar
Mark Bumgarner – Bass
George Sheppard – Drums

Words and Music by Carl Perkins and Curly Griffin, Wren Music Co. and Unichappell Music

6. Fannie Mae – Joey Gilmore, Steev Inglish, Micah Kesselring and Friends
Joey Gilmore – Vocal and Guitar
Steev Inglish – Harmonica
Micah Kesselring – Slide Guitar
Benjamin Thomas – Guitar
Tom Collins – B3
Marty Romie – Bass
Brian Duress – Drums

Words and Music by W. Glasco, M. Levy, C. Lewis, EMI Longitude Music Co.

7. Fool For Your Stockings – Sean Carney, Bart Walker Band with Reese Wynans
Sean Carney – Vocal and Guitar
Bart Walker – Guitar
Reese Wynans – Keyboard
Paul Ossola – Bass
Lynn Williams – Drums

Words and Music by Billy F Gibbons, Dusty Hill, Frank Beard, Stage Three Songs

8. She Felt Too Good – Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers with Reese Wynans
Jimmy Thackery – Vocal and Guitar
Reese Wynans – Keyboard
Mark Bumgarner – Bass
George Sheppard – Drums

Words and Music by Jimmy McCracklin and Don Robey, Songs of Universal, Inc.

9. Weeziana Woman – The Brighter Side Band with Sean Carney
Jake Friel – Vocal and Harmonica
Sean Carney – Guitar
Fuad Farah – Guitar
Anthony Lump – Bass
Steve Neal – Drums

10. Baby You've Got What It Takes – Karen Lovely, Joey Gilmore, Sean Carney and Friends
Karen Lovely – Vocal
Joey Gilmore – Vocal
Sean Carney – Guitar
Benjamin Thomas – Guitar
Marty Romie – Bass
Brian Duress – Drums

Words and Music by Murray Stein, Clyde Lovern Otis, Vogue Music, Iza Music

11. Whipping Post – Bart Walker Band with Reese Wynans
Bart Walker – Vocal and Guitar
Reese Wynans – Piano and B3
Paul Ossola – Bass
Lynn Williams – Drums

Words and Music by Greg Allman, Unichappell Music, Inc., Elijah Blue Music

12. Dangerous Mood – Long Tall Deb, Sean Carney, Bart Walker Band with Reese Wynans
Deb Landolt – Vocal
Sean Carney – Guitar
Bart Walker – Guitar
Reese Wynans – B3
Paul Ossola – Bass
Lynn Williams – Drums

Words and Music by Kevin Moore and Candy Parton, Warner-Tamerlane Pub Corp., December Dreams Music

13. Fool's Advice – Steev Inglish, Sean Carney and Friends
Steev Inglish – Vocal and Harmonica
Sean Carney – Guitar
Benjamin Thomas – Guitar
Marty Romie – Bass
Brian Duress – Drums

14. I'm A Steady Rollin Man – Micah Kesselring and Steev Inglish
Micah Kesselring – Vocal and Resonator Guitar
Steev Inglish – Harmonica

Words and Music by Robert Johnson, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc., MPCA/King of Spades

Produced by Mark Puskarich and Sean Carney for Sean Carney’s Blues For A Cure © 2013
Recorded at Tony’s Treasures Studio, Cadiz, Ohio. Recording Engineers Cody Romshak and Mark Puskarich. Produced, edited and mixed by Mark Puskarich and Cody Romshak, Tony's Treasures Productions, Cadiz, OH, and Columbus, OH
www.tonystreasuresproductions.com
Mastered by Mark Puskarich.

"The most difficult dedication I've ever made and one I was hoping I would never have to. I donate my time and efforts on this project in memory of my dear friend, fellow musician and my inspiration for Blues For A Cure and A Christmas To Cure Cancer, Lorne VanFossen." – Mark Puskarich

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Thanks To

A very special thanks to all the artists on this recording who donated their time and efforts. What a wonderful series of days we spent recording with a group of amazing artists, and most of all, wonderful people. To Cody Romshak, my best friend and recording studio engineer, who has amazing passion and patience in the recording sessions. To Steve Mack, an integral organizer of Blues For A Cure, supporter of A Christmas To Cure Cancer and good friend. To all who helped organize and pull off Blues For A Cure events in 2012: Cindy Blake, Joe Blake, Nancy Schaefer, Frank Tuttle, Teri Pealer, Dave Kreider, Jimmy Woodland, Paul Painter and all the wonderful folks at Woodlands Tavern. To my sister Lisa for proofing everything on a minute's notice and catching all the small things. To my cousins, Lori and Rich Milleson, for all their support of ACTCC and BFAC Harrison County. To Gulfport Energy, James Palm, Kevin Milligan and Eric Walker for support of BFAC Harrison County. Matt Cooperrider and Katelyn Walters for CD art layout, Mark Frizzell and Dave Marsh, of West-Camp Press, for making my small projects of big importance to your facility. To the wonderful folks at 10TV and the Columbus Dispatch: Angela An, Tammy Dosch, Chuck Strickler, Karina Nova, Jeff Hogan and Aly Boucher among others. To Maria Durant of Fox28/ABC6 and Johnny DiLoretto. To Patty Geiger and Sarah Irvin for all the help with promotions and media. Thanks so much to everyone for supporting our cause. We all work so very hard to help make an impact on cancer research and Keeping The Blues Alive. – Mark Puskarich

Photos by Steve Mack, Frank Tuttle, Mark Berger and Mark Puskarich.
CD Cover photo and design by Jen Taylor of Vividpix and Design. www.vividpix.com

CD insert graphic design and CD insert by Katelyn Walters, Matt Cooperrider of West-Camp Press www.westcamp.com and Jen Ocken of Ocken Photography www.ockenphotography.com.

For additional pictures and videos, and the latest on fundraising and concert dates, please visit our websites at www.bluesforacure.org and www.achristmastocurecancer.org. Blues For A Cure, (DBA) under A Christmas To Cure Cancer, Inc. is an IRS registered 501(c)(3) non–profit corporation.

Tony’s Treasures Productions is proud to sponsor this recording project to help support fundraising for cancer research and the Blues Foundation. It was a pleasure and thrill to work with such great artists and witness their enthusiasm for their craft. Thank you for supporting great Blues music and two great causes. – Mark Puskarich
www.tonystreasuresproductions.com

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Pictures

Angela, Sean, Johnny	Anthony Lump	Blues Cures	Bart Walker	Bart Walker

Bart Walker	Bart Walker	Benjamin Thomas	Brian Duress	Group photo

Chris Peet	Chuck Riley	Damon Fowler	Eric Safka	Fuad Farah
Fuad Farah	Jake Friel	Jake Friel	Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers	Jimmy Thackery

Joey Gilmore	Joey Gilmore	John Hummel	JP Soars	Karen Lovely & Sean Carney

Karen Lovely	Long Tall Deb	Lynn Williams	Mark Puskarich & the Bart Walker Band	Mark Puskarich & Southern Hospitality

Mark Puskarich	Marty Romie	Matt O'Ree	Micah Kesselring	Paul Ossola

Reese Wynans	Reese Wynans	Scott Bennert	Sean Carney & Karen Lovely	Sean Carney & Long Tall Deb

Sean Carney	Steev Inglish	Steev Inglish	Steve Neal	Sue Leighton

Tom Collins	Victor Wainwright

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Videos

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