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Blue Rider
Early Morning Blues: Complete Blue Rider Trio
Genres: Blues, Pop

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Preachin' Blues - The Blue Rider Trio, House, E.
2. Stomp Down Rider - The Blue Rider Trio, McTell, W.
3. Gallows Pole - The Blue Rider Trio, Traditional
4. Blue Goose Blues - The Blue Rider Trio, Thomas, J.
5. Early Morning Blues - The Blue Rider Trio, Blake, Annalisa
6. Cincinnati Rag - The Blue Rider Trio, McTell, W.
7. Payday - The Blue Rider Trio, Hurt, J.
8. Walkin' Blues - The Blue Rider Trio, House, E.
9. Georgia Rag - The Blue Rider Trio, McTell, W.
10. Freight Train Boogie - The Blue Rider Trio, Andrews, B.
11. Statesboro Blues - The Blue Rider Trio, McTell, W.
12. She Don't Do Me Wrong - The Blue Rider Trio, Andrews, B.
Track Listings (13) - Disc #2
1. Salty Dog Blues - The Blue Rider Trio, Jackson, C.
2. Easy Rider - The Blue Rider Trio, Andrews, B.
3. The Last Fair Deal Goin' Down - The Blue Rider Trio, Johnson, R.
4. Death (Don't) Have No Mercy - The Blue Rider Trio, Davis, G.
5. Ride Till I Die - The Blue Rider Trio, Hooker, J.
6. Make Me Down a Pallet - The Blue Rider Trio, Traditional
7. Black Betty - The Blue Rider Trio, Ledbetter, H.
8. Stackolee - The Blue Rider Trio, Traditional
9. Kokomo Blues - The Blue Rider Trio, Arnold, K.
10. Silver City Bound - The Blue Rider Trio, Ledbetter, H.
11. Long Tall Momma - The Blue Rider Trio, Bronzy, W.
12. CC Rider - The Blue Rider Trio, Traditional
13. Diddie Wah Diddie - The Blue Rider Trio, Blake, Annalisa

CD Details

All Artists: Blue Rider
Title: Early Morning Blues: Complete Blue Rider Trio
Members Wishing: 4
Total Copies: 0
Label: Mapleshade Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 9/4/2007
Genres: Blues, Pop
Styles: Delta Blues, Regional Blues, Texas Blues, Acoustic Blues, Modern Blues
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 735561121320

Synopsis

Album Description

"Three of Maryland's finest blues musicians ... Fans of Cephas & Wiggins, Ball & Sultan, or Steve James will enjoy this relaxed set of country nuggets." -- Blues Review The Blue Rider Trio was a Maryland acoustic blues supergroup that boasted three stellar members: Ben Andrews, renown for his gritty country-blues vocals; the late Jeff Sarli, bassist for Bob Margolin, Rolling Stones, and Big Joe & The Dynafl ows; and Mark Wenner, blues harmonica virtuoso and leader of The Nighthawks. Early Morning Blues includes the trio's acclaimed, out-of-print debut Preachin' the Blues and their swansong album Harp, Steel & Guts. The recording has incomparable dynamic excitement and breathtaking clarity due to Mapleshade's cutting-edge all-analog technology.

CD Reviews

Thrown together studio sessions

T. Jarvis | Alexandria, VA United States | 11/26/2007

(2 out of 5 stars)

"This is just a local producers idea of trying to cash in on the original trio, see youtube clips search: tymjar blue riders

or this address

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tymjar+blue+riders&search=Search

The youtube clips are solid group performance, but the CDs were thrown together in the studio, with sidemen used as add-ons, in improvised on the spot, re-arrangements... very hit-or-miss, and NOT inspired playing! Most of the youtube clips are rated 5 stars and have already gotten tens of thousands of hits, particullarly the session produced for the BBC."

Love the Blues? BUY THIS CD!

A. Reeve | Ohio | 11/19/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I came across Ben Andrews (lead singer) on YouTube & knew I had to have this CD. The original Blue Riders trio on this 2 disc set features Jeff Sarli on bass & Mark Wenner on harmonica. Ben Andrews earthy soulful voice fits the blues like a comfortable pair of shoes. "Early Morning Blues" is packed with lively versions of Blind Willie McTell, Big Bill Broonzy, Ledbelly & more. These guys don't just do a cover of these tunes, they make the song their own. If you love acoustic Delta or Piedmont style blues, you need to own this CD."

Is This New Material?

Robert W. Follett Jr. | Houston, TX USA | 12/28/2007

(2 out of 5 stars)

"If you're a fan of country blues (fingerstyle blues), and know who the Blue Rider Trio are, you HAVE to be excited to see a new CD bearing their name. However, upon closer inspection you will notice that the song selections can all be found on the only two CDs that the group recorded with Mapleshade Records. That's right, this new release offers no new material!

While I did not purchase this CD, I would like to point out that the other reviewer (T. Jarvis) is none other that the Tim Jarvis that toured with Ben Andrews and the Blue Rider Trio. He has made many of his personal Trio videos available on YouTube. If Tim says that the material on this release is thrown together, than I am sure it is not the same high-quality production heard in the first two Mapleshade CDs ("Preachin' the Blues", and "Harp, Steel and Guts").

If it is the same material (meaning not remixed, remastered, alternate takes, etc) then I recommend that Mapleshade make a REAL effort to connect with Trio fans; contact their current record label and make an agreement to re-release their European recordings in the US under the Mapleshade label.

If you have a love for country blues and want new material from the Trio, Mapleshade Records is evidently not the place to look. As I understand it, they are currently touring Europe, where there is still a sizable market for blues. I still look for their records coming out of Europe, but have had no luck. However, if you have ever had the privilege of hearing them breathe life into old country blues originals than you know it's certainly worth it to keep trying."