The New York Blues Hall of Fame, which celebrates the contributions made by musicians from the state, was founded in 1999 and has hosted induction ceremonies all over New York; past ceremonies have taken place in Staten Island, Saratoga, Peekskill, Albany, Hudson, Middleton, Long Island, Woodstock, and Tannersville. Next month, the celebration returns to Manhattan, […]
Confessing The Blues, December 26, 2014
Tonight, the City Boys Allstars are featured on Confessing The Blues show is on WWDW, WTRG & WDLZ streaming at www.3wdfm.com & www.thegreat98fm.com.
Issue 149 reviews: Improvijazzation Nation magazine
You heard it here, third. Thanks to http://rotcodzzaj.com/?page_id=5953 for our latest review. “If good ol’ get-down blues is just what you’ve been lookin’ for, you won’t be able to do without this CD…”
Mele Kalikimaka from “Somethin’ Else” on KTUH Honolulu 90.3 FM
The City Boys Allstars were included in the December 22nd, 2014 playlist on the “Somethin’ Else” on KTUH Honolulu 90.3 FM. For more information visit KTUH.org.
BluesintheNorthwest.com Review
The City Boys Allstars – Blinded By The Night (CBOYS03-2) I’ve been enjoying this release since its arrival – albeit a good while ago! The City Boys Allstars comprise of the cream of New York City’s jazz, soul, blues and funk musicians, led by Mike Merola on guitar. The band reunited on the night of 28th […]
Blues Blast Magazine Review
The City Boys Allstars – Blinded by the Night www.thecityboysallstarts.com 9 Tracks; 48:54 running time A fine group of ten musicians and three singers make up this jazzy, bluesy, and soulful ensemble. The band formed in 1988 and their latest recording released in September 2014 was the group’s first performance in 17 years. […]
Rootstime Review
Review by Eric Schuurmans www.rootstime.be The basis of “The City Boys Allstars” Mike Merola (guitars), Al MacDowell (bass), Robbie Clores (keyboards) and Nick Saya (drums). Mike Merola got a guitar when he was nine years old. His favorite guitarists were Albert King, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Les Paul, Robben Ford … Mike is the glue […]
Improvijazzation Nation Magazine Review
The City Boys Allstars – BLINDED BY THE NIGHT: If good ol’ get-down blues is just what you’ve been lookin’ for, you won’t be able to do without this CD; not only that, but as you listen to “Testimony“, you’ll realize that this was recorded LIVE… & the recording is flawless, so you’ll be “right […]
WQLN FM’S “BOP ‘N’ THE BLUES” FOR NOVEMBER 2014
The City Boys Allstars were included on the WQLN FM’S “BOP ‘N’ THE BLUES” FOR NOVEMBER 2014. Host: Al Lubiejewski, “Jazz Ballads & Blues” and “Bop ‘n The Blues” WQLN FM Erie, PA www.wqln.org
Blues in Britain Review
New York guitarist Mike Merola set up this horn-heavy, big band back in the ’90s, this live album was recorded in August 2013, in New York, with 11 of the original band members still present… Read More of the Review (PDF, K)
