City Boys Allstars, one of the finest bands in the world. Their sound is a special fusion of Blues, Jazz, Soul, Funk, Rap, Disco, Latin, Rock and anything else that the Boys think sounds great. The recording was made in a live recording form the Cutting Room. It is just a touch of everything […]
Highlands Magazine
A live album of jazz including some celebrities : here’s how to sharpen our curiosity. Indeed, we find some BLUES BROTHERS of brass : Lou Marini and Tom Malone on saxophone . These two are surrounded by equally awesome musicians like Mike MEROLA , guitar, CLAPTON worshiper ; AL MACDOWELL, bass, keyboards Rob Clores , […]
Review: The Working Musician
The City Boy Allstars follow in the hallowed footsteps of such New York City Bands as Dreams, Blood Sweat and Tears, and The Blues Brothers. They mix blues, soul, jazz, and funk with horns and a lot of sweat. Started by guitarist/leader Mike Merola at the close of 1988, they took a seventeen year break […]
Confessing The Blues Interview with Mike Merola
Confessing The Blues Interview with Mike Merola. This appeared on WWDW, WTRG & WDLZ in addition to over 50 affiliates in 10 Countries. Listen below. Or click over using the link.
Mark Kerr’s Blues Nation Show – Charlietown Blues Broadcast #669
The City Boys All Stars appeared on the Mark Kerr’s Blues Nation Show – Charlietown Blues Broadcast #669. Listen below, or use the link below. Mark Kerr’s Blues Nation Show – Charlietown Blues Broadcast #669
Blues Matter – The City Boys Allstars – Blinded By The Night
“Allstars is a bit of a claim for any band, but if anyone can justify it, then it’s The City Boys Allstars. After all, any blues fan with even a cursory knowledge of the genre will recognise the names…” Read more here. http://www.bluesmatters.com/album-reviews/city-boys-allstars-blinded-night/
The City Boys Allstars are “Making a Scene”
The City Boys Allstars’ first album “Look Out Here We Come” was recorded in 1994 but not released until 2011. “When You Needed Me” their follow up studio recording was released in 2012. After a seventeen year hiatus the band had re-united and they decided to take a gig at The Cutting Room. This new […]
The City Boys Allstars on Talk2Radio
The City Boys Allstars appeared once again on Take 2 Radio Music on BlogTalkRadio.
The City Boys Allstars from New York are a big-sound band with big-time players.
The City Boys Allstars is a band made up of some of the top musicians in New York, a band of real pro’s pro’s. The band got together at The Cutting Room in New York on August 28th, 2013 for a special performance, and the new album Blinded By the Night is the result. The […]
Take 2 Radio Music on BlogTalkRadio
The City Boys Allstars appeared on Take 2 Radio Music podcast on BlogTalkRadio. Check Out Music Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Take 2 Radio on BlogTalkRadio Click the play button to listen, or listen here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/take2radionetwork/2014/10/06/episode-64-indie-artist-music