Unleaded Blues

Earwig celebrates the multi-talented Johnny Drummer, a Chicago South Side musician who plays and writes in the key of life, on his second album for Earwig Music. Johnny is a great vocalist, songwriter under a groove, arranger and bandleader. This new album contains blues, soulful original tunes with a rhythmic groove and a hook, and love ballads. He is backed by Allan Batts, piano; Dave Jefferson, drums; Felton Crews, bass; Luther Slim Adams, guitar; Chuck Kramer, guitar; Anthony Palmer, guitar; and Calvin Kadakie Tucker, congas. Special guest vocalists: Liz Mandville Greeson, Bruce Thompson, and Michelle Thompson.