Michael hills blues mob album discography allmusic. Pyrotechnic monster guitarist who writes and sings blues about current urban life. Their debut album bloodlines contained original songs, with the exception of reids soldiers blues. Reading the books of toni morrison, james baldwin, and other black novelists, hill began writing. Bloodlines by michael hills blues mob on amazon music.
This spinoff series centers around sydney the alchemist, a human teen whos part of a group to keep the existence of vampires secret from the world. Bloodlines went on to earn the living blues critics award for debut blues album of the year. Combine great guitar playing with a strong voice and thinkingmans lyrics, and youve got all the ingredients for major blues stardom, and michael hills blues mob are helping the idiom continue its evolution. Hill is not afraid to bring forward political and social problems for his listeners. Provided to youtube by the state51 conspiracy cant recall a time michael hill s blues mob bloodlines. Bloodlines by michael hills blues mob on apple music. Check out michael hill s blues mob on amazon music.
Unlike more traditional bluesmen, hill doesnt come to his blues from the mississippi delta or the south side of chicago, but from his native new york city. Hill commented perceptively, and not without humour, on the quality of black life in. Bloodlines michael hill s blues mob january 1, 1994. Bloodlines trilogy why we play the blues cant recall a. Hill maintains the feeling of the blues whether he is being influenced by reggae on grandmothers blues, hinting at african pop on blessings, or incorporating elements of the isley. The members have variously included michael hill, his bass guitar playing brother, kevin, and singing sisters, wynette and kathy. Michael hills blues mob bloodlines releases discogs. Bloodlines by michael hills blues mob on amazon music amazon. With the release of their first album bloodlines in 1994, michael hill. Combine great guitar playing with a strong voice and thinkingmans lyrics, and youve got all the ingredients for major blues stardom, and michael hill s blues mob are helping the idiom continue its evolution. Hill uses the blues as a jumping off point for his explorations of modern relationships and meaningful social issues. Lyrics on all blues mob originals by michael hill michael hill, vocals and guitars e. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki.
In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Michael hills blues mob news newspapers books scholar jstor september 2010 learn how and when to remove this template message. Living blues handed michael hill s blues mob their critics award for best debut album of the year. Bluesman at heart by michael hills blues mob pandora. The blues in the schools program conducted by dave beardsley was a train the trainer workshop for our southern core conference.
Michael hills blues mob ready for the blues youtube. Michael hill has been a performing musician since 1973. Find michael hill s blues mob biography and history on allmusic b. Listen to your favorite songs from bloodlines by michael hill s blues mob now. Hill came to blues music from the atypical social and musical background of the bronx and the black rock coalition. Michael is a 2011 inductee into the new york blues hall of fame as a master blues artist. To simply call michael hill a blues artist limits him. Roses story might have wrapped up in the vampire academy series, but theres still lots more to tell about the other characters from that world. But the blues are hill s foundation, and he always brings a wealth of blues feeling to the table regardless of whether or not something has 12bar blues. New yorks michael hill s blues mob play deep blues for the body and soul, both as an astonishing live actjust ask any of the thousands of people mesmerized through a rainstorm at the 1996 chicago blues festivaland as a riproaring and awardwinning recording group, michael hill s blues mob stands out in the small circle of young, africanamerican blues artists bent on keeping the. He was also a member of the black rock coalition band pbr streetgang, and the b. Alligator records genuine houserockin music since 1971. Bloodlines michael hills blues mob similar allmusic.
Since the release of bloodlines 1994, michael has built a distinguished body of work that has drawn worldwide. Hill s slashing slide guitar mixes rock, funk and reggae as well as blues inflections, and is. Buy michael hills blues mob, michael hills album titled have mercy to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Michael hills blues mob bloodlines 1994 written by bluesever saturday, 19 august 2017 14. Over the course of his career, he has produced six internationally released albums of his original new yorkstyle blues with his band michael hill s blues mob and taken his music to twentynine countries around the globe. Bloodlines, the inaugural effort from michael hills blues mob, is an intense and varied musical offering. Michael hill, guitars and vocals kevin hill, bass michaels brother i am sure their mother is proud of her boys. Find michael hill s blues mob discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Find michael hill biography and history on allmusic michael hill. New yorks michael hill s blues mob are one of the best purveyors of todays modern urban blues. Jun 19, 2012 now with four highly acclaimed albums, michael hill and his blues mob ignite stages all around the world in a unique, high energy expression of new york style blues. The professor sharpe, keyboards pete cummings, bass tony lewis, drums. Michael hills blues mob bloodlines bloodlines is the debut album for mhbm. If this is the future of the blues, then we have a lot of powerful music to look.
They returned in 1998 with new york state of blues. Very much a modern bluesman, hill took jimi hendrix and eric clapton as his. Hill can also be heard on the rykodisc black rock coalition compilation, a history of our future. Bloodlines went on to earn the living blues critics award for debut blues. Michael hill s blues mob is an american blues trio. After four highly acclaimed studio albums of fiery, genrebusting original music and many miles traveled rousing audiences around the globe, the excitement and energy of michael hill s blues mob onstage resounds on. Find similar albums to bloodlines michael hill s blues mob on allmusic. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. His other songwriting influences include socially conscious artists like marvin gaye, bob marley, and curtis mayfield. Bloodlines series by richelle mead goodreads share book. Michael hills blues mob has recorded six internationally released albums of their original, new yorkstyle blues. Michael hills blues mob bloodlines by michael hills. In 1999, michael invited bill to join michael hill s blues mob, with whom he recorded suite. Hill and his blues mob laid the groundwork for the future of the blues.
Michael hills blues mob lost in the sauce duration. Aug 19, 2017 if its possible to label anything new, michael hill s blues mob are taking a new approach to the blues. Michael hills blues mob bloodlines 1994, cd discogs. Find michael hill biography and history on allmusic michael hill, a bronxraised guitarist. Listen to your favorite songs from michael hill s blues mob. Listening to him both on and off stage, one sees the personal flavor he brings to his songs.
The members have variously included michael hill, his bass. View artist bios, liner notes, and shop our catalog online. With the release of their first album bloodlines in 1994, michael hill s blues mob established themselves. Cant keep waiting autumn hill download free mp3 flac. Further recordings have followed on the alligator, singular and ruf labels. Complete song listing of michael hills blues mob on oldies. Guitar player called bloodlines a clichesmashing debut. Michael hill activist born 1951, leader of the league of the south, a separatist organization in the southern united states. Michael hill s blues mob s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Though couched in a rock format, hill and blues mobs music is very much the blues of today. Guitar player claims that michael hill is the missing link between howlin wolf. Check out bloodlines by michael hill s blues mob on amazon music. Originally formed in the early 1990s by michael hill born 1952, the bronx, new york, united states, the blues mob is a trio however they sometimes add keyboards.
Bloodlines, the inaugural effort from michael hill s blues mob, is an intense and varied musical offering. Complete song listing of michael hill s blues mob on oldies. Dave encompassed several disciplines in his presentation, from history to geography, and used blues music to take the viewer on a timeline from the late 1800s up to today. Bloodlines by michael hills blues mob on amazon music unlimited. Reading the books of toni morrison, james baldwin, and other black novelists, hill began. Hill s slashing slide guitar mixes rock, funk and reggae as well as blues inflections, and is consistently creative and engaging. Hill commented perceptively, and not without humour, on the quality of black life in his country, its dangers and shortcomings. Michael hill, a bronxraised guitarist, singer, and songwriter, took his earliest inspiration.
Find your preferred location and add it to your address book dispatch to this address when you check out. Stream michael hills blues mob on amazon music unlimited now. Hill and his associates incorporate numerous musical influences and elements into contemporary material with a blues feel and sound. Michael hill, a bronxraised guitarist, singer, and songwriter, took his earliest inspiration from the sounds of jimi hendrix. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. The members have variously included michael hill, his bass guitar playing brother, kevin, and singing sis. Michael hills blues mob listen and stream free music. Hill has recorded two albums for alligator records o. Rock, blues michael hill s blues mob bloodlines 1994, cd discogs. Alligator records is the worlds foremost authority on blues music and blues artists. Bloodlines, an album by michael hill s blues mob on spotify. If its possible to label anything new, michael hill s blues mob are taking a new approach to the blues.
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