Tip of the Top's News Feed http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:09 GMT http://bandzoogle.com Golden Gate Grooves reviews From Memphis To Greaseland! http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=1748920 Read Joseph Jordan's excellent review of From Memphis To Greaseland in <a target="_new" href="http://tggbs.org/files/Golden-Gate-Grooves-Issue-012.pdf">Issue #12 of Golden Gate Grooves. Tip of the Top, From Memphis to Greaseland by Joseph Jordan Take four Northern California musicians with an obvious affinity for authentic American roots music, combine them with a stellar ability to sell a song, and you've got Tip of the Top's third terrific CD, &quot;From Memphis to Greaseland.&quot; Producer and the group's outstanding bass player Frank DeRose and cohorts insist on getting to the true heart of their songs, 13 tracks that make this 55-minute recording a thrilling addition to their already impressive repertoire.&nbsp; The four hip cats of TOTT [as they're referred to locally] have turned the greater Bay Area on its musical ear, bursting onto the scene just 3 years ago, and ringing with them a love for original-sounding music, and a superb feel for the '50s blues and roots music that inspires them. As much juke joint heroics as classic blues (&quot;The Sportin' Life&quot; and &quot;One Way Out&quot;) with more than a little rock and roll (DeRose's &quot;The Night Is Young&quot;). Energetic harpist Akarsha &quot;Aki&quot; Kumar and guitarist &quot;Little&quot; Jonny Lawton take the lead vocals throughout, with a separate strength that combines into a powerful whole. They are both accomplished musicians and play off each other well, whether it be with several call-andresponses heard throughout the album, or in sheer ability. Recording the CD live in the studio helped maintain the intrinsic feel for the music the group abundantly displays. Lawton jumps on his tunes with abandon, traversing a mean slide as well as showing his dexterity in single-note playing prowess. Kumar can take props for tackling Little Walter's instrumental &quot;Rocker&quot; with not only reverence for Jacobs' jumping composition, but a genuine feel for early Chicago Blues harmonica. His vocals are also wonderfully expressive, such on the groover, &quot;She's Fine.&quot; Drummer Carlos Velasco holds down the beat with a very minimal kit and is just right for this band's sound. Engineered by creative blues mastermind, and head honcho of Greaseland Studios in Campbell, California, Chris &quot;Kid&quot; Andersen, the CD just bursts out of the speakers good for bawlin', braggin', or boogieing. Bay Area pianist Sid Morris and guitarist Johnny &quot;Cat&quot; Soubrand, as well as Andersen, contribute instrumentation to several tracks. Seven of the cuts are originals and the other six are well chosen for the band's musical sensitivities. Charting all over the place as of this writing, the men have nowhere to go but national at this point, they're that good. (They were TGGBS' entry in The Blues Foundation's 2011 International Blues Challenge, where they reached the semifinals.) Joseph Jordan <a target="_new" href="http://tggbs.org/newsletters.cfm">Golden Gate Grooves Issue #12 of Golden Gate Grooves.


Tip of the Top, From Memphis to Greaseland by Joseph Jordan

Take four Northern California musicians with an obvious affinity for authentic American roots music, combine them with a stellar ability to sell a song, and you've got Tip of the Top's third terrific CD, "From Memphis to Greaseland." Producer and the group's outstanding bass player Frank DeRose and cohorts insist on getting to the true heart of their songs, 13 tracks that make this 55-minute recording a thrilling addition to their already impressive repertoire. 

The four hip cats of TOTT [as they're referred to locally] have turned the greater Bay Area on its musical ear, bursting onto the scene just 3 years ago, and ringing with them a love for original-sounding music, and a superb feel for the '50s blues and roots music that inspires them. As much juke joint heroics as classic blues ("The Sportin' Life" and "One Way Out") with more than a little rock and roll (DeRose's "The Night Is Young").

Energetic harpist Akarsha "Aki" Kumar and guitarist "Little" Jonny Lawton take the lead vocals throughout, with a separate strength that combines into a powerful whole. They are both accomplished musicians and play off each other well, whether it be with several call-andresponses heard throughout the album, or in sheer ability. Recording the CD live in the studio helped maintain the intrinsic feel for the music the group abundantly displays.

Lawton jumps on his tunes with abandon, traversing a mean slide as well as showing his dexterity in single-note playing prowess. Kumar can take props for tackling Little Walter's instrumental "Rocker" with not only reverence for Jacobs' jumping composition, but a genuine feel for early Chicago Blues harmonica. His vocals are also wonderfully expressive, such on the groover, "She's Fine." Drummer Carlos Velasco holds down the beat with a very minimal kit and is just right for this band's sound.

Engineered by creative blues mastermind, and head honcho of Greaseland Studios in Campbell, California, Chris "Kid" Andersen, the CD just bursts out of the speakers good for bawlin', braggin', or boogieing. Bay Area pianist Sid Morris and guitarist Johnny "Cat" Soubrand, as well as Andersen, contribute instrumentation to several tracks. Seven of the cuts are originals and the other six are well chosen for the band's musical sensitivities. Charting all over the place as of this writing, the men have nowhere to go but national at this point, they're that good. (They were TGGBS' entry in The Blues Foundation's 2011 International Blues Challenge, where they reached the semifinals.)

Joseph Jordan
Golden Gate Grooves

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:09 GMT 353E8AAC15E66C71617FF764E473E953 Top #30 for 2011 in NY! http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=1687129 Tip of the Top charts in NY! We made WITR 89.7 FM Bad Dog Blues' TOP 30 CD RELEASES FOR 2011.&nbsp;Not bad for a release that's only been on their charts for a month.. :) YEAR END LIST: TOP 30 CD RELEASES FOR 2011 ON BAD DOG BLUES With Your Host Gary Reinhard or Cool Hand Luke. WITR 89.7 FM;&nbsp;ON THE AIRWAVES SINCE 1989.&nbsp;live streaming &ndash;&nbsp;<a target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); " href="http://witr.rit.edu/">http://witr.rit.edu NOTE:&nbsp;&nbsp;# in (1) shows peak position in month during the year.&nbsp;&nbsp;Based on airplay January thru December of 2011. &nbsp; &nbsp;1)&nbsp;STEVE CROPPER(SEP&amp;OCT#1)&nbsp;&ndash; DEDICATED; TRIBUTE TO THE FIVE ROYALES (429 RECORDS) &nbsp;2) STEVE FREUND&nbsp;(MAR&amp;APR #2)&nbsp;&ndash; LONESOME FLIGHT (NINE BELOW) &nbsp;3) GREGG ALLMAN&nbsp;(MAR&nbsp;#1)&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;LOW&nbsp;COUNTRY BLUES (ROUNDER/CONCORD) &nbsp;4) TOBY&nbsp;WALKER&nbsp;(NOV #4)&nbsp;&ndash; SHAKE, SHAKE MAMA (INDIE) &nbsp;5)&nbsp;CASH&nbsp;BOX&nbsp;KINGS&nbsp;(NOV #2)&nbsp;&ndash; HOLLER &amp; STOMP (BLIND PIG) &nbsp;6) OMAR COLEMAN&nbsp;(DEC #1)&nbsp;&ndash; WEST&nbsp;SIDE&nbsp;WIGGLE&nbsp;(HONEYBEE ENTERTAINMENT) &nbsp;7)&nbsp;CHICAGO&nbsp;BLUES: A LIVING HISTORY &ndash; THE (R)EVOLUTION CONTINUES&nbsp;(JUL #2)&nbsp;&nbsp;(RAISIN MUSIC) &nbsp;8)&nbsp;BARRY LEVENSON&nbsp;(JUN #9)&nbsp;&ndash; THE LATE SHOW (RIP&nbsp;CAT&nbsp;RECORDS) &nbsp;9) MARCIA BALL&nbsp;(MAY&nbsp;#1)&nbsp;&ndash; ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS (ALLIGATOR RECORDS) 10) DUKE ROBILLARD (DEC #5) &ndash;&nbsp;LOW&nbsp;DOWN &amp; TORE UP (STONY PLAIN) 11) MARIA MULDAUR&nbsp;(DEC #2)&nbsp;&ndash; STEADY LOVE (STONY PLAIN) 12) MIGHTY MOJO PROPHETS&nbsp;(NOV #1) SELF&nbsp;&nbsp;TITLED&nbsp;&nbsp;(RIP&nbsp;CAT&nbsp;RECORDS) 13) ROOMFUL OF BLUES&nbsp;(FEB #1)&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;HOOK&nbsp;LINE &amp; SINKER (ALLIGATOR RECORDS) 14) ROD PIAZZA &amp; THE MIGHTY FLYERS&nbsp;(AUG #1)&nbsp;&ndash; ALMIGHTY DOLLAR (DELTA GROOVE) 15) LARRY TAYLOR&nbsp;(APR #1)&nbsp;&ndash; THEY WERE IN THIS HOUSE (WOLF RECORDS) 16) NORTH MISSISSIPPI HILL COUNTRY PICNIC,&nbsp;VOL. 2&nbsp;(JUN #1)&nbsp;&nbsp;DEVIL DOWN RECORDS) 17) LEGENDARY RHYTHM &amp; BLUES REVUE: LIVE!&nbsp;(JUL #1(ALLIGATOR RECORDS) 18) MARQUISE KNOX&nbsp;(SEP #2)&nbsp;&ndash; HERE I AM (APO&nbsp;PRODUCTIONS) 19) TERRY HANCK&nbsp;(AUG #6)&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;LOOK&nbsp;OUT! (DELTA GROOVE) 20)&nbsp;IVAN&nbsp;APPELROUTH&nbsp;(OCT #6)&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;BLUE&nbsp;AND&nbsp;INSTRUMENTAL (ELLERSOUL) 21) TIP OF THE TOP&nbsp;(JAN &rsquo;12 #5)&nbsp;&ndash; FROM&nbsp;MEMPHIS&nbsp;TO GREASELAND (DELTA KING RECORDS) 22)&nbsp;WYNTON MARSALIS &amp; ERIC CLAPTON&nbsp;(OCT #3)&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;PLAY THE BLUES; LIVE AT&nbsp;LINCOLN&nbsp;CENTER(RHINO) 23) BIG&nbsp;JOE&nbsp;&amp; THE DYNAFLOWS&nbsp;(MAR&nbsp;#4)&nbsp;&ndash; YOU CAN&rsquo;T KEEP A BIG&nbsp;MAN&nbsp;DOWN (SEVERN) 24) SUGAR&nbsp;RAY&nbsp;&amp; THE BLUETONES&nbsp;(JAN &rsquo;12 #1)&nbsp;&nbsp;- EVENING (SEVERN) 25) RICHARD&nbsp;RAY&nbsp;FARRELL&nbsp;(JUL #7)&nbsp;&ndash; I SING THE BLUES ECLECTIC (BLUE&nbsp;BEET RECORDS) 26)&nbsp;TRE&rsquo;&nbsp;(JUL #3)&nbsp;&ndash; I&rsquo;M THROUGH WITH THE BLUES (WOLF) 27) YVONNE SCHMIDT&nbsp;(OCT #2)&nbsp;&ndash; FOOLPROOF (INDIE) 28) KILBORN ALLEY&nbsp;(JAN&rsquo;12 #12)&nbsp;&ndash; 4&nbsp;&nbsp;(BLUE&nbsp;BELLA 29) J.P. SOARS&nbsp;(SEP #3)&nbsp;&ndash; MORE BEES WITH HONEY (SOARS HIGH PRODUCTIONS) 30) JULIUS PITTMAN &amp; THE REVIVAL&nbsp;(OCT #4)&nbsp;&ndash; LIVE TONIGHT (ELLERSOUL) Tip of the Top charts in NY! We made WITR 89.7 FM Bad Dog Blues' TOP 30 CD RELEASES FOR 2011. Not bad for a release that's only been on their charts for a month.. :)


YEAR END LIST: TOP 30 CD RELEASES FOR 2011 ON BAD DOG BLUES

With Your Host Gary Reinhard or Cool Hand Luke.

WITR 89.7 FM; ON THE AIRWAVES SINCE 1989. live streaming – http://witr.rit.edu

NOTE:  # in (1) shows peak position in month during the year.  Based on airplay January thru December of 2011.

 

 1) STEVE CROPPER(SEP&OCT#1) – DEDICATED; TRIBUTE TO THE FIVE ROYALES (429 RECORDS)

 2) STEVE FREUND (MAR&APR #2) – LONESOME FLIGHT (NINE BELOW)

 3) GREGG ALLMAN (MAR #1) – LOW COUNTRY BLUES (ROUNDER/CONCORD)

 4) TOBY WALKER (NOV #4) – SHAKE, SHAKE MAMA (INDIE)

 5) CASH BOX KINGS (NOV #2) – HOLLER & STOMP (BLIND PIG)

 6) OMAR COLEMAN (DEC #1) – WEST SIDE WIGGLE (HONEYBEE ENTERTAINMENT)

 7) CHICAGO BLUES: A LIVING HISTORY – THE (R)EVOLUTION CONTINUES (JUL #2)  (RAISIN MUSIC)

 8) BARRY LEVENSON (JUN #9) – THE LATE SHOW (RIP CAT RECORDS)

 9) MARCIA BALL (MAY #1) – ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS (ALLIGATOR RECORDS)

10) DUKE ROBILLARD (DEC #5) – LOW DOWN & TORE UP (STONY PLAIN)

11) MARIA MULDAUR (DEC #2) – STEADY LOVE (STONY PLAIN)

12) MIGHTY MOJO PROPHETS (NOV #1) SELF  TITLED  (RIP CAT RECORDS)

13) ROOMFUL OF BLUES (FEB #1) – HOOK LINE & SINKER (ALLIGATOR RECORDS)

14) ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS (AUG #1) – ALMIGHTY DOLLAR (DELTA GROOVE)

15) LARRY TAYLOR (APR #1) – THEY WERE IN THIS HOUSE (WOLF RECORDS)

16) NORTH MISSISSIPPI HILL COUNTRY PICNIC, VOL. 2 (JUN #1)  DEVIL DOWN RECORDS)

17) LEGENDARY RHYTHM & BLUES REVUE: LIVE! (JUL #1(ALLIGATOR RECORDS)

18) MARQUISE KNOX (SEP #2) – HERE I AM (APO PRODUCTIONS)

19) TERRY HANCK (AUG #6) – LOOK OUT! (DELTA GROOVE)

20) IVAN APPELROUTH (OCT #6) – BLUE AND INSTRUMENTAL (ELLERSOUL)

21) TIP OF THE TOP (JAN ’12 #5) – FROM MEMPHIS TO GREASELAND (DELTA KING RECORDS)

22) WYNTON MARSALIS & ERIC CLAPTON (OCT #3) – PLAY THE BLUES; LIVE AT LINCOLN CENTER(RHINO)

23) BIG JOE & THE DYNAFLOWS (MAR #4) – YOU CAN’T KEEP A BIG MAN DOWN (SEVERN)

24) SUGAR RAY & THE BLUETONES (JAN ’12 #1)  - EVENING (SEVERN)

25) RICHARD RAY FARRELL (JUL #7) – I SING THE BLUES ECLECTIC (BLUE BEET RECORDS)

26) TRE’ (JUL #3) – I’M THROUGH WITH THE BLUES (WOLF)

27) YVONNE SCHMIDT (OCT #2) – FOOLPROOF (INDIE)

28) KILBORN ALLEY (JAN’12 #12) – 4  (BLUE BELLA

29) J.P. SOARS (SEP #3) – MORE BEES WITH HONEY (SOARS HIGH PRODUCTIONS)

30) JULIUS PITTMAN & THE REVIVAL (OCT #4) – LIVE TONIGHT (ELLERSOUL)

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:30:00 GMT 7744CA4831A12BB0901CAFF2219EA623 All-star TGGBS IBC benefit @ Biscuits & Blues! http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=1624369 <a target="_new" href="http://www.tggbs.org/ibc.cfm">The Golden Gate Blues Society&rsquo;s Road to Memphis Revue Sunday, January 8, 2012 &ndash; 7 pm to&hellip; Biscuits and Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 415-292-2583 $20 advance - $24 at door Reservations: <a target="_new" href="http://www.tggbs.org">www.tggbs.org Featuring: Wendy DeWitt with Kirk Harwood * Paula Harris &amp; Blu Gruv * Tip of the Top Chris Cain Kenny Neal Tommy Castro All proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly toward airfare and hotel costs for our winning * San Francisco Bay Area acts at the Blues Foundation&rsquo;s International Blues Challenge in Memphis, February 1-4, 2012. Wendy DeWitt with Kirk Harwood will represent TGGBS in the solo/duo IBC category and Paula Harris &amp; Blu Gruv in the IBC band category. Make your reservations now &ndash; this will be the show of the New Year &ndash; space is limited.
The Golden Gate Blues Society’s Road to Memphis Revue
Sunday, January 8, 2012 – 7 pm to…
Biscuits and Blues
401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
415-292-2583
$20 advance - $24 at door
Reservations: www.tggbs.org

Featuring:
Wendy DeWitt with Kirk Harwood *
Paula Harris & Blu Gruv *
Tip of the Top
Chris Cain
Kenny Neal
Tommy Castro

All proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly toward airfare and hotel costs for our winning * San Francisco Bay Area acts at the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis, February 1-4, 2012. Wendy DeWitt with Kirk Harwood will represent TGGBS in the solo/duo IBC category and Paula Harris & Blu Gruv in the IBC band category.

Make your reservations now – this will be the show of the New Year – space is limited.

]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:54:16 GMT 261A4EB0B0E153BE7E74C3B4DD038259 Blue411 reviews From Memphis To Greaseland! http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=1620582 <a title="View Blues411 Review Tip of the Top's " from="" memphis="" to="" on="" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/75278967/Blues411-Review-Tip-of-the-Top-s-From-Memphis-To-Greaseland">Blues411 Review Tip of the Top's &quot;From Memphis To Greaseland&quot; Blues411 Review Tip of the Top's "From Memphis To Greaseland"]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:06:28 GMT 1114D57D12EFE9AFD2AFDBB1681F1D59 Blues Blast Magazine Reviews "Rock Tonight"!! http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=713753 &nbsp; <a title="View Blues Blast Magazine - January 20, 2011 on Scribd" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/47304136/Blues-Blast-Magazine-January-20-2011">Blues Blast Magazine - January 20, 2011 Blues Blast Magazine - January 20, 2011 ]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:07:05 GMT FF90D9441ADAE7CF35ECB06B87BFA3ED The Golden Gate Blues Society Fundraiser http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=679290 Tip of the Top performs at the beautiful Club Fox in Redwood City as part of a special fund-raiser organized by The Golden Gate Blues Society. Joining us on this show are two FANTASTIC acts: Alabama Mike &amp; The 3rd Degree (2011 BMA nominee for Traditional Blues Male Artist!) and Bay Area blues favorites &quot;Bluestate&quot;. Proceeds from this event will help fund Tip of the Top's trip to Memphis in Feb. 2011 where we represent the Golden Gate Blues Society at the 2011 International Blues Challenge, competing against top U.S and international blues talent. Come on out and support us on our quest for success in Memphis! <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; " href="http://www.tggbs.org/">www.tggbs.org <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; " href="http://www.tipofthetopmusic.com/">www.tipofthetopmusic.com <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; " href="http://www.alabamamikeblues.net/">www.alabamamikeblues.net <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; " href="http://www.bluestateband.net/">www.bluestateband.net <a target="_new" href="http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/tipofthetop/images/content/TGGBS-FINAL.1-Flier-122110.png?2"> Tip of the Top performs at the beautiful Club Fox in Redwood City as part of a special fund-raiser organized by The Golden Gate Blues Society. Joining us on this show are two FANTASTIC acts: Alabama Mike & The 3rd Degree (2011 BMA nominee for Traditional Blues Male Artist!) and Bay Area blues favorites "Bluestate".

Proceeds from this event will help fund Tip of the Top's trip to Memphis in Feb. 2011 where we represent the Golden Gate Blues Society at the 2011 International Blues Challenge, competing against top U.S and international blues talent. Come on out and support us on our quest for success in Memphis!

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www.bluestateband.net ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:40:00 GMT 9B3EBFEE579C92556BDA16EE9976EE45 Jan 15: Harp duel with Andy Santana! http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=679286 The Harp Duel of ALL Harp Duel returns!&nbsp; Fireworks are guaranteed as West Coast Harp-zilla&nbsp;Andy Santana&nbsp;challenges Tip of the Top's very own&nbsp;Aki Kumar&nbsp;to a harp death-match*! Grab some mouth-watering Texas BBQ and join us for a night of foot-stomping blues and top-notch blues harp action! NO COVER!! * &quot;death-match&quot; does not involve actual death. <a target="_new" href="http://www.backforty.us/">http://www.backforty.us/ <a target="_new" href="http://www.myspace.com/andysantanaproductions">http://www.myspace.com/andysantanaproductions <a target="_new" href="http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/tipofthetop/images/content/TOTT_Back40_01152010-600.jpg?2">
The Harp Duel of ALL Harp Duel returns! 

Fireworks are guaranteed as West Coast Harp-zilla Andy Santana challenges Tip of the Top's very own Aki Kumar to a harp death-match*! Grab some mouth-watering Texas BBQ and join us for a night of foot-stomping blues and top-notch blues harp action!

NO COVER!!

* "death-match" does not involve actual death.

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]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:30:40 GMT DCC0E34DE055ECF6FA7A027013B12705 Rock Tonight goes global! Now on ITunes & Amazon! http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=532492 Tip of the Top is pleased to announce that their second album, Rock Tonight, is now available for digital download on <a target="_new" href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/tip-of-the-top/id398628228">ITunes&nbsp;and <a target="_new" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043UFQUM/ref=dm_sp_adp?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1287698389&amp;sr=8-1">Amazon.com (and, of course,&nbsp;<a target="_new" href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/TipoftheTop1">CDBaby.com). Download your favorite tunes or buy the entire album for under $10! High praise for this album continues to pour in from coast-to-coast; Tip of the Top fans from Portland to Texas and all the way to New York have already gotten their hands on Rock Tonight! Across the world, this CD has been purchased by fans in Argentina, Canada, South Africa, Germany, France, UK, Luxembourg and the Phillipines.. !! <a target="_new" href="http://www.tipofthetopmusic.com/store.cfm">Get your copy TODAY! <a target="_new" href="http://www.tipofthetopmusic.com/store.cfm"> Rock Tonight, is now available for digital download on ITunes and Amazon.com (and, of course, CDBaby.com). Download your favorite tunes or buy the entire album for under $10!

High praise for this album continues to pour in from coast-to-coast; Tip of the Top fans from Portland to Texas and all the way to New York have already gotten their hands on Rock Tonight! Across the world, this CD has been purchased by fans in Argentina, Canada, South Africa, Germany, France, UK, Luxembourg and the Phillipines.. !!

Get your copy TODAY!



]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2010 06:55:00 GMT 5693E87544BCD83E67BA416A284CECFF ~~ October Blues Happenings ~~ http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=469812 &nbsp;<a target="_new" href="http://www.tipofthetopmusic.com">www.tipofthetopmusic.com Hello folks,&nbsp; Tip of the Top has some smokin' hot shows coming up this October. Scroll down for our monthly calendar, but check out this special announcement before you do! As many of you already know, Tip of the Top won Round #4 of the Golden Gate Blues Society-sponsored IBC challenge and will now be battling it out with top notch blues talent at the Bay Area finals on Sunday, Nov 7th. Venue details are now available! The finals will be held at the beautiful and spacious <a target="_new" href="http://www.illusionssuperclub.com">Club Illusions in Palo Alto from 4-8pm. We'd like to request every one of our fans to come on out and vote for us at this event. Your vote is critical in helping determine the winner and could send us on our way as official Bay Area representatives at the finals in Memphis. Winners of the Bay Area edition will also get a RARE opportunity to open for blues legend Robert Cray at the newly re-opened Fox Theater on Nov 12.&nbsp; Nov 7th is guaranteed to be a killer event featuring plenty of high-energy blues from some of the finest bands in the area. Don't miss out!! (A quick shout-out to event sponsor, <a target="_new" href="http://www.tggbs.org/home.cfm">The Golden Gate Blues Society, which has worked very hard to put this series of contests together. If you dig the kind of music we play and would like to support the Bay Area blues scene, be sure to sign up to be a TGGBS member at the show or on their website!) Upcoming October Shows (Subscribe to our show listings via&nbsp;<a target="_new" href="http://www.reverbnation.com/rss/artist_shows_rss/tipofthetop">RSS) Sat Oct 2&nbsp;8:30-11pm Bobby G's Pizzeria, Berkeley, CA<a target="_new" href="http://www.bobbygspizzeria.com/"> No Cover Details:&nbsp;<a target="_new" href="http://www.bobbygspizzeria.com/">http://www.bobbygspizzeria.com Debut show! Wed Oct 6&nbsp;6-9 pm The Pleasanton Hotel, Pleasanton, CA No Cover Details:&nbsp;<a target="_new" href="http://www.pleasantonhotel.com">http://www.pleasantonhotel.com Fri Oct 8&nbsp;7-11pm Viva, Los Gatos, CA No Cover Details:&nbsp;<a target="_new" href="http://www.vivalosgatos.com">http://www.vivalosgatos.com Sat Oct 9&nbsp;4-7pm Lou's Pier 47, San Francisco, CA Cover: $3 Details:&nbsp;<a target="_new" href="http://www.louspier47.com">http://www.louspier47.com Fri Oct 15 6-10pm Poor House Bistro, San Jose, CA No Cover Details:&nbsp;<a target="_new" href="http://www.poorhousebistro.com">http://www.poorhousebistro.com Sat Oct 16 Toot's Tavern, Crockett, CA Cover: $5 Details:&nbsp;<a target="_new" href="http://www.tootstavern.com">http://www.tootstavern.com Fri Oct 22&nbsp;5-8pm Roux Louisiana Kitchen, Santana Row, San Jose, CA Details:&nbsp;<a target="_new" href="http://www.rouxkitchen.com/">http://www.rouxkitchen.com<a target="_new" href="http://www.vivalosgatos.com/"> Sat Oct 23&nbsp;7-11pm Viva, Los Gatos, CA No Cover Details:&nbsp;<a target="_new" href="http://www.vivalosgatos.com/">http://www.vivalosgatos.com Fri Oct 29 7:30-9pm Campbell Furniture Gallery, Campbell, CA Details:&nbsp;<a target="_new" href="http://www.campbellfurnituregallery.com">http://www.campbellfurnituregallery.com Sat Oct 30 8pm-midnight The Grand Dell, Campbell, CA No Cover Its our pre-Halloween, Halloween party! Details:&nbsp;<a target="_new" href="http://www.thegranddell.com">http://www.thegranddell.com November 7th Mark Your Calendars! Come out and vote for us!! <a target="_new" href="http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/tipofthetop/images/content/Nov-7-poster-with-2-changes-9.18.jpg?1"> Tip of the Top wants to rule the radio airwaves! Send us a note about which blues radio stations/shows YOU are tuned to and we'll make sure they get copies of our CDs. Then call into your favorite blues shows and request a Tip of the Top song or two! <a target="_new" href="http://www.tipofthetopmusic.com">www.tipofthetopmusic.com  www.tipofthetopmusic.com
Hello folks, 

Tip of the Top has some smokin' hot shows coming up this October. Scroll down for our monthly calendar, but check out this special announcement before you do!

As many of you already know, Tip of the Top won Round #4 of the Golden Gate Blues Society-sponsored IBC challenge and will now be battling it out with top notch blues talent at the Bay Area finals on Sunday, Nov 7th. Venue details are now available! The finals will be held at the beautiful and spacious Club Illusions in Palo Alto from 4-8pm.

We'd like to request every one of our fans to come on out and vote for us at this event. Your vote is critical in helping determine the winner and could send us on our way as official Bay Area representatives at the finals in Memphis. Winners of the Bay Area edition will also get a RARE opportunity to open for blues legend Robert Cray at the newly re-opened Fox Theater on Nov 12. 

Nov 7th is guaranteed to be a killer event featuring plenty of high-energy blues from some of the finest bands in the area. Don't miss out!!

(A quick shout-out to event sponsor, The Golden Gate Blues Society, which has worked very hard to put this series of contests together. If you dig the kind of music we play and would like to support the Bay Area blues scene, be sure to sign up to be a TGGBS member at the show or on their website!)
Upcoming October Shows
(Subscribe to our show listings via RSS)
Sat Oct 2 8:30-11pm
Bobby G's Pizzeria, Berkeley, CA
No Cover
Details: http://www.bobbygspizzeria.com
Debut show!

Wed Oct 6 6-9 pm
The Pleasanton Hotel, Pleasanton, CA
No Cover
Details: http://www.pleasantonhotel.com

Fri Oct 8 7-11pm
Viva, Los Gatos, CA
No Cover
Details: http://www.vivalosgatos.com

Sat Oct 9 4-7pm
Lou's Pier 47, San Francisco, CA
Cover: $3
Details: http://www.louspier47.com

Fri Oct 15 6-10pm
Poor House Bistro, San Jose, CA
No Cover
Details: http://www.poorhousebistro.com
Sat Oct 16
Toot's Tavern, Crockett, CA
Cover: $5
Details: http://www.tootstavern.com

 Fri Oct 22 5-8pm
Roux Louisiana Kitchen, Santana Row, San Jose, CA
 Details: http://www.rouxkitchen.com

Sat Oct 23 7-11pm
Viva, Los Gatos, CA
No Cover
Details: http://www.vivalosgatos.com

Fri Oct 29 7:30-9pm
Campbell Furniture Gallery, Campbell, CA
Details: http://www.campbellfurnituregallery.com

Sat Oct 30 8pm-midnight
The Grand Dell, Campbell, CA
No Cover
Its our pre-Halloween, Halloween party!
Details: http://www.thegranddell.com
November 7th
Mark Your Calendars!
Come out and vote for us!!

Tip of the Top wants to rule the radio airwaves! Send us a note about which blues radio stations/shows YOU are tuned to and we'll make sure they get copies of our CDs. Then call into your favorite blues shows and request a Tip of the Top song or two!

 ]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:40:00 GMT 28A18418A0D6C680E52EC622F6D0B79E Rock Tonight #6 on KSCU Blues charts! http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=475749 &nbsp;KSCU HOT 25 Blues CDs for September 2010 &nbsp; 1. Charlie Musselwhite / The Well / Alligator 2. Lara Price / Everything / Indie 3. Alabama Mike / Tailor Made Blues / Jukehouse 4. Kenny Neal / Hooked on Your Love / Blind Pig&nbsp;&nbsp; 5. Ronnie Earl / Spread the Love / Stony Plain&nbsp;&nbsp; 6. Tip of the Top / Rock Tonight&nbsp; / indie 7. Bob Corritore and friends / Harmonica Blues / Delta Groove 8. James Cotton / Giant / Alligator&nbsp;&nbsp; 9. Derek Trucks / Roadsongs / Sony Legacy 10. Grady Champion featuring Eddie Cotton Jr. / Back in Miss. Live / GSM Music Group 11. Elvin Bishop / Red Dog Speaks / Delta Groove&nbsp;&nbsp; 12. JJ Grey &amp; Mofro / Georgia Warhorse / Alligator 13. John Lee Hooker Jr / Live in Istanbul / Steepin&rsquo; Stone&nbsp;&nbsp; 14. Perkins and Smith / Joined at the Hip / Telarc&nbsp;&nbsp; 15. Steve Miller / Bingo / Roadrunner 16. Rob Stone / Back Around Here / Earwig 17. Chris James, Patrick Rynn / Gonna Boogie Anyway / Earwig Music 18. Willie Buck / The Life I Love / Delmark 19. Swississippi Chris Harper / Four Aces and a Harp / Swississippi&nbsp;&nbsp; 20. Jimmy Dawkins /The Leric Story / Delmar 21. Matt Hill / On the Floor / Vizztone&nbsp;&nbsp; 22. Smokin&rsquo; Joe Kubek and Bnois King / Have Blues Will Travel / Alligator 23. John Nemeth / Name That Day / Blind Pig 24. Lee Ritenour / 6 String Theory / Concord&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25. Robin Rogers / Back in the Fire /&nbsp; Blind Pig&nbsp;  KSCU HOT 25 Blues CDs for September 2010  


1. Charlie Musselwhite / The Well / Alligator
2. Lara Price / Everything / Indie
3. Alabama Mike / Tailor Made Blues / Jukehouse
4. Kenny Neal / Hooked on Your Love / Blind Pig  
5. Ronnie Earl / Spread the Love / Stony Plain  
6. Tip of the Top / Rock Tonight  / indie
7. Bob Corritore and friends / Harmonica Blues / Delta Groove
8. James Cotton / Giant / Alligator  
9. Derek Trucks / Roadsongs / Sony Legacy
10. Grady Champion featuring Eddie Cotton Jr. / Back in Miss. Live / GSM Music Group
11. Elvin Bishop / Red Dog Speaks / Delta Groove  
12. JJ Grey & Mofro / Georgia Warhorse / Alligator
13. John Lee Hooker Jr / Live in Istanbul / Steepin’ Stone  
14. Perkins and Smith / Joined at the Hip / Telarc  
15. Steve Miller / Bingo / Roadrunner
16. Rob Stone / Back Around Here / Earwig
17. Chris James, Patrick Rynn / Gonna Boogie Anyway / Earwig Music
18. Willie Buck / The Life I Love / Delmark
19. Swississippi Chris Harper / Four Aces and a Harp / Swississippi  
20. Jimmy Dawkins /The Leric Story / Delmar
21. Matt Hill / On the Floor / Vizztone  
22. Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King / Have Blues Will Travel / Alligator
23. John Nemeth / Name That Day / Blind Pig
24. Lee Ritenour / 6 String Theory / Concord   
25. Robin Rogers / Back in the Fire /  Blind Pig 

]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:20:00 GMT AA4EC5E9B185E1483556F86B8C01806B Tip of the Top Review - Big Cat ToleFree (Globe Newspapers) http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=475757 Excellent review of Tip of the Top by Bay Area Bluesman Big Cat Tolefree. <a title="View Tip of the Top Review - Big Cat ToleFree (Globe Newspapers) on Scribd" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/38596926/Tip-of-the-Top-Review-Big-Cat-ToleFree-Globe-Newspapers">Tip of the Top Review - Big Cat ToleFree (Globe Newspapers) Tip of the Top Review - Big Cat ToleFree (Globe Newspapers) ]]> Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:35:00 GMT 9D1A3CF4AA68D30C9B741E6A53E4D60A Monterey Bay Blues Festival 2010 http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=344869 by Rachel K. Last Saturday, Tip of the Top had the opportunity to perform at the 25th annual Monterey Bay Blues Festival. And just like last year's appearance at the San Jose Jazz Festival, they were excited to promote a brand new CD. <a target="_new" href="./store.cfm">Rock Tonight&nbsp;is the band's second album, with a lot of original tunes and a handful of other fan favorites to showcase their rich blues roots. The guys usually stand out from the crowd, and this event was no exception. Dressed sharply as always, their vintage sound was unique among acts that showed more rock, R&amp;B, and soul influence. (And as far as I can tell, Tip of the Top is still the only group to brave the stage with a single drum.) <a target="_new" href="./photos.cfm"> They had quite a few loyal fans in attendance, but the festival atmosphere was distinctly different from the band's other performances. While they often energize audiences at local clubs and restaurants, it was even more encouraging to see the appreciation from blues enthusiasts in an evironment so focused on the music. Many of them couldn't resist the urge to get up and dance, others were enthralled by the sound of Jonny's slide guitar, and all were caught up in the toe-tapping rhythm. The infectious sound even caught patrons beyond the President's Stage as they dined on their festival fare of hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, and funnel cakes. &nbsp; It should be no surprise, then, that the new album got such a good reception among this crowd. But after watching the group pour their heart &amp; soul into the <a target="_new" href="http://www.tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&amp;postid=220250">recording sessions, I could tell they found it extremely rewarding to see how eagerly the audience snapped up &quot;<a target="_new" href="./store.cfm">Rock Tonight&quot; along with their debut CD &quot;<a target="_new" href="./store.cfm">Depot Street Blues&quot;. And while the band only had an hour on stage, the number of people lined up waiting for autographs after the show proved it was more than enough to win them many new fans. We hope those will become familiar faces as Tip of the Top continues its appearances around the Bay Area in the months to come. &nbsp; Check out the Tip of the Top MBBF 2010 Photo Gallery on our <a target="_new" href="./photos.cfm">Photos page. by Rachel K.

Last Saturday, Tip of the Top had the opportunity to perform at the 25th annual Monterey Bay Blues Festival. And just like last year's appearance at the San Jose Jazz Festival, they were excited to promote a brand new CD. Rock Tonight is the band's second album, with a lot of original tunes and a handful of other fan favorites to showcase their rich blues roots.

The guys usually stand out from the crowd, and this event was no exception. Dressed sharply as always, their vintage sound was unique among acts that showed more rock, R&B, and soul influence. (And as far as I can tell, Tip of the Top is still the only group to brave the stage with a single drum.)

Tip of the Top @ MBBF 2010 Photo Gallery
They had quite a few loyal fans in attendance, but the festival atmosphere was distinctly different from the band's other performances. While they often energize audiences at local clubs and restaurants, it was even more encouraging to see the appreciation from blues enthusiasts in an evironment so focused on the music. Many of them couldn't resist the urge to get up and dance, others were enthralled by the sound of Jonny's slide guitar, and all were caught up in the toe-tapping rhythm. The infectious sound even caught patrons beyond the President's Stage as they dined on their festival fare of hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, and funnel cakes.
 
It should be no surprise, then, that the new album got such a good reception among this crowd. But after watching the group pour their heart & soul into the recording sessions, I could tell they found it extremely rewarding to see how eagerly the audience snapped up "Rock Tonight" along with their debut CD "Depot Street Blues". And while the band only had an hour on stage, the number of people lined up waiting for autographs after the show proved it was more than enough to win them many new fans. We hope those will become familiar faces as Tip of the Top continues its appearances around the Bay Area in the months to come.
 
Check out the Tip of the Top MBBF 2010 Photo Gallery on our Photos page.
]]> Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:55:00 GMT 2AD5F1959AA40D2CEA7AA8F4C28E9DFD Depot Street Blues Review - La Hora Del Blues http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=267162 &quot;Muy Bueno!&quot; says Vincent P. Zumel from <a target="_new" href="http://www.lahoradelblues.com/">La Hora Del Blues. Read the review here: <a title="View La Hora Del Blues CD Review on Scribd" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/30835166/La-Hora-Del-Blues-CD-Review">La Hora Del Blues CD Review
"Muy Bueno!" says Vincent P. Zumel from La Hora Del Blues. Read the review here:

La Hora Del Blues CD Review ]]> Mon, 03 May 2010 11:25:00 GMT A33157850B50BEFEA9886F2B1664D883 Depot Street Blues Review by Luc Meert of Rootsville.be http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=222263 Yet another fine review of our CD <a target="_new" href="http://www.tipofthetopmusic.com/store.cfm">Depot Street Blues, this time, all the way from Belgium!&nbsp;Luc Meert of&nbsp;<a target="_new" href="http://www.rootsville.be/">rootsville.be&nbsp;was gracious enough to provide us with a review of our tunes and you can read all about it here. Thanks to Ria Lindeman for the excellent translation from Dutch to English! <a title="View Rootsville CD Review Tip of the Top on Scribd" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/29148222/Rootsville-CD-Review-Tip-of-the-Top">Rootsville CD Review Tip of the Top Depot Street Blues, this time, all the way from Belgium! Luc Meert of rootsville.be was gracious enough to provide us with a review of our tunes and you can read all about it here. Thanks to Ria Lindeman for the excellent translation from Dutch to English!

Rootsville CD Review Tip of the Top
]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:15:00 GMT 3B66E815419321D4FFAD0A99300D3CEE Recording Session - Behind the Scenes http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=220250 Tip of the Top recently hit the <a target="_new" href="http://www.thatrecordcompany.com/thatrecordcompany.html">recording studio to begin work on our second CD release. Tip of the Top band wife Rachel Kumar provides a behind the scenes look at the day's events... Tip of the Top's Recording Session, 3/14/2010 by Rachel Kumar A couple weeks ago, Tip of the Top returned to the studio to record their second album. I tagged along to take some photos of the band and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the band translates the essence of their sound into a recorded audio performance. One of the major differences you can spot right away is that the band is not wearing their signature suits! While they always dress sharp to bring a touch of class to their live shows, here they opted for comfort since they would be working in the studio for several hours. <a title="Group Shot by rachelkumar, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12672193@N00/4468246508/"> Another difference is that I finally had an opportunity to get some clear photos of Carlos. When they're performing on a stage, Carlos is often positioned behind the other band members, and so deeply focused on his drumming that it's hard to capture a good shot. Here, he smiles as he listens to the playback of something they've just&nbsp;recorded. <a title="Carlos Velasco by rachelkumar, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12672193@N00/4468246884/"> I was really impressed with the band's dedication as they worked through the all-day session, listening intently to each track and recording as many takes as they needed to get every aspect of the songs &quot;just right.&quot; It was clear that they care about the music and about producing an album that is true to their unique sound. I enjoyed seeing the band in action, and I'm excited to hear how the final CD turns out. You can see all of the photos on the Flickr set available here: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12672193@N00/sets/72157623715574600/"> Tip of the Top Recording Session Photos <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12672193@N00/sets/72157623715574600/"> recording studio to begin work on our second CD release. Tip of the Top band wife Rachel Kumar provides a behind the scenes look at the day's events...

Tip of the Top's Recording Session, 3/14/2010
by Rachel Kumar

A couple weeks ago, Tip of the Top returned to the studio to record their second album. I tagged along to take some photos of the band and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the band translates the essence of their sound into a recorded audio performance. One of the major differences you can spot right away is that the band is not wearing their signature suits! While they always dress sharp to bring a touch of class to their live shows, here they opted for comfort since they would be working in the studio for several hours.

Group Shot

Another difference is that I finally had an opportunity to get some clear photos of Carlos. When they're performing on a stage, Carlos is often positioned behind the other band members, and so deeply focused on his drumming that it's hard to capture a good shot. Here, he smiles as he listens to the playback of something they've just recorded.

Carlos Velasco

I was really impressed with the band's dedication as they worked through the all-day session, listening intently to each track and recording as many takes as they needed to get every aspect of the songs "just right." It was clear that they care about the music and about producing an album that is true to their unique sound. I enjoyed seeing the band in action, and I'm excited to hear how the final CD turns out. You can see all of the photos on the Flickr set available here:

Tip of the Top Recording Session Photos


]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:33:11 GMT 05D820FCB3F9314ED4C8545D55A98766 HarpSurgery.com reviews Tip of the Top @ the Sonoma Chicken Coop, Campbell, CA http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=209903 UK-based Richard Taylor, who runs the excellent harp and blues blog&nbsp;<a target="_new" href="http://www.harpsurgery.com/">http://www.harpsurgery.com,&nbsp;had a chance to catch Tip of the Top in action a few months ago. Read his in-depth review&nbsp;on the site.&nbsp; <a target="_new" href="http://www.harpsurgery.com/tip-of-the-top-sonoma-chicken-coop-campbell-ca-sat-27-sept-2009/">Wanderin' Wilf's Harp Surgery &raquo; Tip of the Top &ndash; Sonoma Chicken Coop, Campbell CA http://www.harpsurgery.com, had a chance to catch Tip of the Top in action a few months ago. Read his in-depth review on the site. 

Wanderin' Wilf's Harp Surgery » Tip of the Top – Sonoma Chicken Coop, Campbell CA

]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:45:00 GMT 59F0D22DD3BF0B9C32CED0817C3D9FF4 Tip of the Top @ Music Under the Stars, City of Ventura http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=199933 &nbsp;Tip of the Top will be featured at the City of Ventura's 2010 &quot;Music Under the Stars&quot; festival. The event features a number of great musical acts and we'd love to see our fans out there to support us! <a target="_new" href="http://www.cityofventura.net/community_services/cultural_affairs/cultural_services_events/music_stars">

]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:35:32 GMT C6044FBC59C6F50F9C28C86EDCCC73B6 Depot Street Blues Review - Blues Blast Magazine http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=192360 Blue Blast Magazine's review of our CD, Depot Street Blues, is out! Here's what they had to say. <a target="_new" href="http://www.illinoisblues.com/bluesartists/tipofthetop.htm"> http://www.illinoisblues.com/bluesartists/tipofthetop.htm <a title="View Depot Street Blues Review - Blues Blast Magazine Review February 25, 2010 on Scribd" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/27504676/Depot-Street-Blues-Review-Blues-Blast-Magazine-Review-February-25-2010">Depot Street Blues Review - Blues Blast Magazine Review February 25, 2010
http://www.illinoisblues.com/bluesartists/tipofthetop.htm

Depot Street Blues Review - Blues Blast Magazine Review February 25, 2010 ]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:30:00 GMT D35FAEEA205694740D4306BA5757F65C Napa Valley Life Magazine http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=194670 &nbsp; <a title="View Napa Valley Life Magazine on Scribd" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/27673671/Napa-Valley-Life-Magazine">Napa Valley Life Magazine Napa Valley Life Magazine ]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT 094C419A824E2E8DB89BB9A663CDE084 Tip of the Top - Interview with Erick Diard (blues-n-co.org) http://tipofthetopmusic.com/blog.cfm?feature=977648&postid=175163 Tip of the Top was recently interviewed by Erick Diard of the French Blues magazine&nbsp;<a href="http://blues-n-co.org/">http://blues-n-co.org/.&nbsp;Fans can read and download this interview here. <a title="View Tip of the Top - Interview with Erick Diard (blues-n-co.org) on Scribd" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/26242784/Tip-of-the-Top-Interview-with-Erick-Diard-blues-n-co-org">Tip of the Top - Interview with Erick Diard (blues-n-co.org) http://blues-n-co.org/. Fans can read and download this interview here.

Tip of the Top - Interview with Erick Diard (blues-n-co.org) ]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:55:00 GMT A14564F993419D1929AE976B1DA7FED0