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Live at Grand Emporium

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Anson and Sam are fantastic together. They bring the absolutely best of the old time blues to the live stage where the kids can literally get up and boogie woogie. I have seen them 6-8 times in different places and the band is very tight each time. They should NOT BE MISSED! Sam is a true treasure and entertainer and there aren't many left like him. Anson plays the guitar(s) with such feeling and soul that it just brings tears to your eyes hearing him play the real soft stuff. And when he wants to let it rip in an upbeat number, look out, cause he is unmatched!

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Live blues albums don't get any better than this. Anson is one of the most tasteful guitar players out there and Sam Meyers is in fine form. A great representation of their live shows. This is a MUST BUY for blues fans.

This one contains one of the most striking versions of Freddie Kings "Sidetracked" to be found anywhere. Anson smokes throughout the solo with a guitar tone set to perfection. His tone is slightly sweeter than his rivals like Ronnie Earl and perhaps because of the hollow body guitar.
The energy and excitement is kept at a high level during the course of the whole CD and Funderburgh shows what an impressive rhythm guitarist he is on the tracks where he backs Sam Myers.
Anson covers all his favourite styles on this c.d from Elmore James and J.B. Hutto ( "Everything's gonna be alright") to Magic Sam/Otis Rush ("Tell me what i want to hear") Texas shuffles all round after the first three tracks and Anson finishes dynamically with a tribute to Albert Collins with the tune "Backstroke".
Well worth the money!

The Rockets & legendary Anson Funderburgh, king of Texas jump & delta blues will knock your sox off. 15 seconds into the first track and your're smack in the middle of Burbon Street sippin a cool one and your feet just won't be still. It's a trip back in time to old N'awlins nights of cold beer, hot cajun spice, blazin guitars, and keyboard magic. A must have for any serious Blues collection.

After having the pleasure of hearing this truly original Blues Band for myself at the old "Loafers" club in Raleigh, NC. I can only say that the Blues does'nt get any better than this. My complimentory copy of this CD was signed and given to me by Carl"Sonny"Leyland, who is without question one of the greatest piano players I've ever heard. As it turns out we are both fond of the cactus worm. If you're a fan of rockin'boogie woogie piano music, you really should look him up. He has three new albums available now at Amazon.com "Boogie & Blues" has my favorite piano version of "The House of Blue Light" It's Number 18 on the list. You gotta here this man play this song. The hair on your neck will stand stright up!