Wed 8 Oct 2008
Boogie Woogie & Rock ‘N’ Roll, New Orleans-style: Mitch Woods’ Big Easy Boogie, October 20th & 21st at Highway 99 Blues Club
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October 4, 2006, Pianist/Vocalist Mitch Woods brings together for a special performance an unsung inner circle of New Orleans’ Rock ‘n’ Roll royalty including Reggie Houston (original member of the Fats Domino Band).
In 1980 Mitch assembled the highly successful boogie-woogie band Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88s. International success and acclaim came quickly. After only four years Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88s were releasing the first of five albums, and soon after embarked on the first of many European tours.
Mitch and His Rocket 88s toured constantly for 20 years. During this time, he developed his passion for band leading and discovered the power of being a strong singer. Another interest was taking hold, too – the funky piano-driven music of New Orleans. Mitch has long been infatuated with the music of the Big Easy. “I’m a boogie-woogie and blues piano player for the most part, but I also incorporate other styles within that, like the New Orleans influence; New Orleans R&B piano playing, like Dr. John, of course Professor Longhair.
Taking a break from the Rocket 88s, Mitch developed “Big Easy Boogie” as a side-project. He went to New Orleans, wrote 13 songs, invited into the studio members of Fats Domino’s band, and co-produced an album with the legendary Dave Bartholomew (producer for Fats Domino). The resulting CD/DVD combo entitled MITCH WOODS BIG EASY BOOGIE was released in June 2006. The critics love it! The San Francisco Chronicle calls it “Vintage rock ‘n’ roll inspired by New Orleans piano great Fats Domino and Professor Longhair.”
On October 20 and 21st, for two special nights at the Highway 99 Blues Club, Mitch will reunite with several of the BIG EASY BOOGIE session band members. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to relive the high-life, boogie-woogie Fats Domino era.
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