BluesRoot
P.O. Box 501
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 631-2023
(866) 712-1091
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BluesRoot
Genre: Americana Blues
Secondary Genre: Oldies rock 'n roll
Shows: Tributes, adaptations and originals
BluesRoot
P.O. Box 501
Grand Island, NY 14072
USA
(716) 631-2023
(866) 712-1091 fax
Brief
BluesRoot is a unique Americana blend of early blues, rockabilly, and '50's/'60's rock 'n roll. BluesRoot teases you with hints of Elvis, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and other greats. Originals capture the feel of that great era. Act is a solo, duo, trio, or four piece. BluesRoot also includes a solo spin off show by PapaRoot (John D. Moore) that focuses on story tellers such as Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly, Bob Dylan, The Everly Brothers, Hank Williams, Sr., Johnny Cash, Creedence Clearwater Rivival and others.
Artist Information
Biography
BluesRoot songs are a unique Americana blend of early blues, rockabilly, and '50's and early '60's rock and roll influences.
BluesRoot pays tribute to the greats and the songs that laid the foundation to America's rock and roll heritage. In addition, the Root delivers the same made in America feel on their own original music.
Described as "Americana blues/rock", the ten songs on BluesRoot's own "Live. Real. In the moment." grab you where you live...the way you live...and how you'd like to live.
Rhapsody lists the CD as one of the 200 most significant new releases. Songs have received airplay on over 400 steaming internet and brick and mortar radio stations.
Full of satire, double meanings, and real life insight, BluesRoot songs, both tribute and original, are emotion filled musical journeys that make you smile, laugh and cry. They tease you with hints of Elvis, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Muddy Waters and other '50's greats. They deliver a unique musical treat for the soul.
All the original songs were written by '60's music veteran, John D. Moore. He sings, plays acoustic/electric and slide guitar, and adds blues influenced harmonica too. John performs as a solo act using RootMaster (from BluesRoot). Art Borgeson, another lifelong musician, brings a mellow, uptown, Nashville sounding lead guitar, coloring each BluesRoot selection with just the right touch of mood enhancing feel.
When the duo expands to a trio or four piece they are joined by various '60's music veterans, bass and harmonica.
Their "Live. Real. In the moment" CD was recorded live and real...just the way it is supposed to be. No year long studio gimmicks here. Just good songs, played in the moment, by guys who enjoy them.
Instrumentation
John D. Moore (RootMaster/PapaRoot solo)- singer/songwriter, acoustic electric rhythm guitar and harmonica.
Art Borgeson -(with John as duo) electric lead guitar and backing vocals.
Various veteran harmonica and bass players. (as trio or four piece.)
Discography
"Live. Real. In the moment"
Released March, 2006.
copyright 2005-2006 John D. Moore (BMI)
JDM label (independent)
Three selections are getting significant internet streaming play. "Hold Tight Mama" is an upbeat early rock sounding instant classic that details a man coming home after a long time on the road.
"So Tired of Lyin'" is a plea for reconciliation between a man and woman in a troubled relationship.
"It Was A Hell Of A Party" is boy's night out...and getting in trouble with the "little lady".
BluesRoot singles and the CD are available worldwide in both hard copy and digital download format. Outlets include: www.rhapsody.com , www.itunes.com , www.amazon.com , www.target.com , www.borders.com , www.emusic.com , www.napster.com , www.cdbaby.com , and on www.bluesroot.net/cdstore.html . A complete list of outlets is available on www.bluesroot.net
Audio clips of BluesRoot originals and tribute songs, along with live performance videos are available on www.bluesroot.net.
Press Reviews
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Rhapsody, the world's number two digital music online retailer, has named BluesRoot's CD, "Live. Real. In the moment" as one of its 200 most significant new releases. BluesRoot is listed in the number five position.
BluesRoot's "Hold Tight Mama" finishes as runner up on American Idol online.
BluesRoot captures the feel of the 1950's. Payplay.fm
"BluesRoot songs are a unique blend of delta blues, rockabilly and '50's rock and roll influences."
Music just the way it's suppose to be.
Tower Records
"The CD, "Live. Real. In the moment" was recorded live and real...just the way it should be!"
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Apple iTunes
"The ten songs on "Live. Real. In the moment" grab you where you live."
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Amazon.com
"...they tease you with the hints...of the '50's greats!"
Great television presence
LCTV
"Not only are they great live, but the two hour television broadcast kept you watching and feeling like you were there."
Setlist
BluesRoot performs shows containing one to four 45 minute sets. Shows are a combination of BluesRoot adaptations of early blues, '50's rock 'n roll, and rockabilly with BluesRoot originals within each set. Set list samples are available on www.bluesroot.net.
Live Performances
Band is self contained for short trips. Long trips require: Complete PA, two or three amps (one for bass), four mics and stands, and a lighted music stand. Details are worked out in advance for each specific performance. For more information on BluesRoot email: booking@bluesroot.net.
