Live at Chan's [LIVE]

Nick Moss & The Flip Tops

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 11, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Blue Bella
• ASIN: B000GDH8R4
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #123,276 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Live at Chan’s is the first live album from guitarist Nick Moss, and the follow-up to his last CD, Sadie Mae, which garnered stellar reviews, strong radio support and extended features in several guitar magazines about the blues guitar prowess of Moss. That wave of acclaim for Sadie Mae also brought nominations for "Album of the Year" and "Traditional Album of the Year" from The Blues Foundation’s 2006 Blues Awards, at which Nick and the band also performed.

Live at Chan’s is Nick’s present to all his fans who’ve clamored for a live recording from the Chicago Blues guitar master and it plays just like one of his shows: honest, energized and visceral! Live at Chan’s is the perfect showcase not only for Nick’s blistering, soulful guitar and vocals, but also the amazing keyboard work of Piano Willie Oshawny, the multi-talented bass, harp and guitar playing of Gerry Hundt and the solid drumming of Victor Spann, all road-tested vets with the band over the last year or so. Added to the great ensemble playing is special guest "Monster" Mike Welch for three tracks on guitar. The songs include a number of fan favorites from his previous four studio CDs, as well as some new originals and choice band covers.

Born and raised near Chicago, Moss has effectively captured the classic sound of 1950s-style Chicago blues as exemplified by Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Otis Rush and Buddy Guy. Before going out on his own, Nick went to "blues school" by going out on the road and recording with such artists as Jimmy Dawkins, the Legendary Blues Band, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Big Bill Morganfield and - most notably - legendary guitarist Jimmy Rogers, who was Nick’s primary influence and mentor for the almost three years Nick was in his band as second guitarist.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Will be known as one of the greatest live blues albums, August 29, 2008

By	Standard Poodle - See all my reviews

This is smoking from start to finish. Solid playing by all throughout. A looong slow blues with not a wasted moment or note! Songs not on the studio albums, and great versions of ones that had previously appeared. How about a Volume Two?

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT LIVE RECORDING, January 12, 2008

By	ALEX "BLUES FAN" (YOUNGSTOWN OHIO) - See all my reviews

THIS CD CAPTURES THE STRENGTH AND INTENSITY OF THE FLIP TOPS LIVE SHOW. CATCH THEM IF YOU CAN BUT GET THIS CD REGARDLESS. CRANK IT UP AND ENJOY.

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Band, Quality Live Album, October 9, 2007

By	Boston Bluesman (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

Nick Moss and the Flip Tops are the real deal. They are one of the finest band playing Chicago style blues around today. Live at Chan's is a live follow up to Nick's break out album Sallie Mae. There is a nice selection of originals and covers on this disc. The sound quality is good and the special guest add for an enhanced Nick Moss listening experience.

If you are new to Nick I would suggest Sallie Mae and Got a new plan to start followed by this album. If you already are familiar with the band I would highly recommend this album.