BLUES N'AT

Have you ever heard of the Delta Wires? Neither have I. Not until I got their Anthology CD. Now I'm "wired" for blues. The Delta Wires are a Northern Cal blues band that has been kicking it since the '70's. And they've got it all. Harp? Check. Keys? Right on. Horns? How about some sax and trumpet? The Delta Wires are the brainchild of blues aficionado Ernie Pinata who provides vocals and harp. He's been the mainstay since the band's birth in 1970. His brother, Stephen, who plays rhythm guitar, has joined him through the years, as have many other talented, bluesy musicians. They all bring their own spice to this brand of blues stew. Anthology is a mix of live and studio recordings that span the decades with both original tunes and some spins of some blues mainstays, Delta Wires-style. They cover the likes of Willie Dixon, and Sonny Boy Williamson II, to name a few. There is something for everyone in the blues department on this CD. And the live recordings have not been heard since their original broadcasts, bringing you a taste of live "Wires". The Delta Wires have competed at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, are members of the California Blues Hall of Fame and have performed with the likes of Freddie King, John Lee Hooker and Dr. John, among others. They got their name "Delta Wires" from the blues scene that came out of the Mississippi delta plugging in and going electric with their full-body, high-energy sound. If you want some blues power, check out the Delta Wires Anthology CD. You won't be disappointed. Until next time, boys and girls, keep it bluesy.