Various Artists: Lockdown Sessions, Volume II

​DETAIL ALBUM

CD 1

1. Cheatin’ And Lyin’: Till Seidel, Tommy Schneller, Nico Dreier, Henning Hauerken, Andre Werkmeister
2. Sonny Boy Jumps Again: Egidio Juke Ingala, Marion Wade, T-Man Michalke, Jaska Prepula, Micha Maass
3. Rambler’s Blues: Franck L. Goldwasser, Roger C. Wade, Jaska Prepula
4. Isolation: Bonita Niessen, Marion Wade, Balta Bordoy, Nico Dreier, Tommy Schneller, Jaska Prepula, Micha Maass
5. Lucky Man: Roger C. Wade, Egidio Juke Ingala, Balta Bordoy, Andreas Arlt, Henning Hauerken, Micha Maass
6. It Is What It Is: Aki Kumar, Jaska Prepula, Dirk Vollbrecht, Micha Maass
7. Harpin’ Awhile: Egidio Juke Ingala, Roger C. Wade, Balta Bordoy, Henning Hauerken, Alex Lex
8. Made Up My Mind: Kai Strauss, Marion Wade, Tommy Schneller, Jaska Prepula, Andre Werkmeister
9. Liars And Fools: Michael Van Merwyk, Egidio Juke Ingala
10. Hav Fever Man: Bonita Niessen, Bob Corritore, Marion Wade, T-Man Michalke, Jaska Prepula, Andre Werkmeister
11. Tell Me Why: Roger C. Wade, T-Man Michalke, Jaska Prepula, Micha Maass
12. Born To Lose: Till Seidel, Nico Dreier, Henning Hauerken, Andre Werkmeister
13. Take One Boogie, Take One: Andreas Arlt, Roger C. Wade

 
CD 2

1. Look At Me: Egidio Juke Ingala, Andreas Arlt, Marion Wade, Jaska Prepula, Andre Werkmeister
2. Just One More Week: Franck L. Goldwasser, Nico Dreier, Marion Wade, Jaska Prepula, Alex Lex
3. Saxtrain: Tommy Schneller, Nico Dreier, Balta Bordoy, Dirk Vollbrecht, Alex Lex
4. All Because Of You: Michael Van Merwyk, Aki Kumar, Jaska Prepula, Alex Lex
5. Come Back Home To Me: Roger C. Wade, Jaska Prepula, Alex Lex
6. Sittin’ Here Drinkin’: Kai Strauss, Bob Corritore
7. The Teaser: Franck L. Goldwasser, Roger C. Wade, Andreas Arlt, Jaska Prepula, Andre Werkmeister
8. Mary Ann: Roger C. Wade, Jaska Prepula, Till Seidel
9. Youngblood Guitar: Till Seidel, T-Man Michalke, Dirk Vollbrecht, Andre Werkmeister
10. Springtime Swing: Tommy Schneller, Marion Wade, Nico Dreier, Andreas Arlt, Jaska Prepula, Andre Werkmeister
11. Blues Everywhere I Go: Michael Van Merwyk, Roger C. Wade
12. A Plea To Be Free: Aki Kumar, Kai Strauss, Jaska Prepula, Andre Werkmeister
13. Love Is Always Raining On Me: Marion Wade, Tommy Schneller, Bonita Niessen

​De lockdown trok een streep door de optredens van alle artiesten. Toch bleef niet iedereen bij de pakken zitten. Een aantal onder hen nam thuis nummers op die vervolgens op een album werden uitgebracht. Zo ontstond 2 jaar geleden ‘Lockdown Sessions, Volume I’, dat nu een vervolg krijgt met volume 2. Verspreid over de wereld namen maar liefst 21 muzikanten uit 8 landen 26 tracks op. Muzikanten die door hun jarenlange ervaring goed weten waar de bluesklepel hangt. Zo zijn Aki Kumar (harmonica, vocals), Alex Lex (drums, percussion), Andre Werkmeister (drums), Andreas Arlt (guitar), Balta Bordoy (guitar), Bob Corritore (harmonica), Bonita (vocals), Dirk Vollbrecht (electric & upright bass), Egidio Juke Ingala (harmonica, vocals), Franck L. Goldwasser (vocals, guitar), Henning Hauerken (electric & upright bass), Jaska Prepula (bass, guitar), Kai Strauss (guitar, vocals), Marion Wade (piano), Micha Maass (drums), Michael van Merwyk (resonator guitar, vocals), Nico Dreier (hammond, organ, piano), Roger C. Wade (harp, vocals), Till Seidel (guitar, vocals), T-Man Michalke (electric guitar) en Tommy Schneller (saxophone, vocals) van de partij. Een indrukwekkende namenlijst en een even indrukwekkend instrumentarium. Dit alles staat garant voor 2 cd’s gevuld met alle mogelijke bluesvormen. Vroege countryblues, swingende West Coast blues, Chicago blues, Mississippi blues, je treft het allemaal aan op deze uitgave. Een extra vermelding gaat zeker uit naar de artiesten die door hun onmetelijke energie en dynamiek, de lockdown op een lovenswaardige manier benut hebben.
‘Lockdown Sessions, Volume II’ is een aanrader zonder meer. Bovendien steun je, door de aankoop van dit album, de aan dit project meewerkende muzikanten. Immers alle opbrengsten vloeien naar hen terug. Mooi initiatief dat ook nog schitterende muziek opleverde.
 
Lambert Smits 

​The lockdown drew a line through the performances of all artists. However, not everyone was left behind. Some of them recorded songs at home which were then released on an album. This is how 'Lockdown Sessions, Volume I' was created 2 years ago, which will now be followed up with volume 2. Spread all over the world, no fewer than 21 musicians from 8 countries recorded 26 tracks. Musicians who, thanks to their years of experience, know well where the blues clapper hangs. For example, Aki Kumar (harmonica, vocals), Alex Lex (drums, percussion), Andre Werkmeister (drums), Andreas Arlt (guitar), Balta Bordoy (guitar), Bob Corritore (harmonica), Bonita (vocals), Dirk Vollbrecht ( electric & upright bass), Egidio Juke Ingala (harmonica, vocals), Franck L. Goldwasser (vocals, guitar), Henning Hauerken (electric & upright bass), Jaska Prepula (bass, guitar), Kai Strauss (guitar, vocals), Marion Wade (piano), Micha Maass (drums), Michael van Merwyk (resonator guitar, vocals), Nico Dreier (hammond, organ, piano), Roger C. Wade (harp, vocals), Till Seidel (guitar, vocals), T-Man Michalke (electric guitar) and Tommy Schneller (saxophone, vocals) sign present. An impressive list of names and an equally impressive set of instruments. All this guarantees 2 CDs filled with all possible blues forms. Early country blues, swinging West Coast blues, Chicago blues, Mississippi blues, you'll find it all on this release. An extra mention certainly goes out to the artists who have used the lockdown in a commendable way due to their immeasurable energy and dynamics.
'Lockdown Sessions, Volume II' is highly recommended. Moreover, by purchasing this album, you support the musicians involved in this project. After all, all proceeds flow back to them. Nice initiative that also resulted in beautiful music.