Courtney, Tomcat / Downsville Blues
Album: Downsville Blues   Collection:Blues
Artist:Courtney, Tomcat   Added:May 2008
Label:Blue Witch Records  

A-File Activity
Add Date: 2008-05-18 Pull Date: 2008-07-20 Charts: Blues
Week Ending: Jul 13 Jun 22 Jun 8 Jun 1 May 25
Airplays: 1 1 1 2 4

Recent Airplay
1. Nov 25, 2023: Hanging In The Boneyard
I'm So Glad
4. Jul 12, 2008: blues with a feelin'
Downsville Blues
2. Dec 15, 2011: Happy Hour
Shake It Baby
5. Jun 21, 2008: blues with a feelin'
I Wonder
3. Dec 31, 2009: Music Casserole
Railroad Avenue
6. Jun 05, 2008: Happy Hour
Shake It Baby

Album Review
The Byrd of Paradise
Reviewed 2008-05-20
Honest-to-goodness "Dues Paid in Full" bluesman. Texas native, 35-years in San Diego. A true buried treasure. Raw, gutsy vocals, real lyrics, tuff band - THIS IS THE BLUES.

1. Lowdown "Lightin'-esque" drag
2. Midtempo marchin' electric slide
3. Serious finger pickin on lowdown march
4. Laidback, midtempo - no drums
5. Boogalloin' midtempo hip shake
6. Two guitars & bass - raw vocals
7. Laidback, midtempo march
8. Blues shoutin' slow lament to New Orleans
9. Two guitars & bass walkin on the bottom
10. Wild electric slide on laid back drag
11. Marchin' full band, midtempo stroll
12. Lowdown, easy walkin stroll. No drums

Track Listing
1. Cook My Breakfast   7. I'm So Glad
2. Four Wheel Drive   8. Disaster Blues
3. Wolf That Howls   9. Meet Me In The Bottom
4. Shake It Baby   10. Cryin' Won't Help You
5. I Wonder   11. Bottle It Up And Go
6. Downsville Blues   12. Railroad Avenue