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It’s Springtime at Last and Plenty of Great Blues Music is in the Air!

The Big News is that West Coast Harp Ace and 2010 BMA Nominee MARK HUMMEL is back with “RETRO-ACTIVE” a truly stellar 16 track Blues collection, featuring not only his own dynamic Harmonica and Vocal work, but the talents of his very Special Guests CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE, STEVE FREUND and RUSTY ZINN as well. Mark and Rusty have worked together since the early 90’s and all that roadwork with their band “ The Blues Survivors” has paid off big time, transforming them into one of the tightest, funkiest and most soulful partnerships in the Blues World today, never has it been more evident than on the tracks gathered here. “RETRO-ACTIVE” is Mark’s 5th release on ELECTRO-FI and stand out tracks like “Funky Way”, “ I’m Shorty”, “Never No More”, and “Roller Coaster” make a strong argument that it’s the best one yet!

Mark and the Blues Survivors are launching Retro-Active with a Massive U.S. Spring Tour. Check Out the Tour Dates and More Info at www.markhummel.com
Tour Publicity: Karen Leipziger KL Productions klpzgr@earthlink.net
Radio Promotion on Retro-Active: Todd Glazer Promotions toddg@gci.net

"The spirit of Little Walter lives on! If you miss the sound of those early Chess records, then this one’s for you. Mark not only blows Harp like no one else I know, there’s plenty of tasty Guitar from Rusty Zinn to keep the grooves sizzling." – JOHN MAYALL.

"This CD is a Real Pleasure to listen to. Mark and his band are keeping the next generation of the Blues alive." – JAMES COTTON.

"WHERE’S THE BLUES TAKING ME” is the much anticipated new album from two time JUNO (Canada’s Grammy) Award winning band FATHEAD. Their wide musical sphere includes Straight Up Blues, R&B, 50’s framed Rock ‘n’ Roll, Funk and Gospel, weaving these elements together on "Where’s The Blues Taking Me” has indeed taken FATHEAD to the next level. www.fathead.biz

"Fathead is one of the best bands I’ve heard in a long while” – LEVON HELM

"The members of Fathead have honed their craft into an art form. Fathead has set the standard for Canadian Blues Bands”. – BLUES REVUE

Here at Electro-Fi Records we are all about keeping the Blues Alive, and the discovery of cool new acts plays a big part in that. That’s why we are more than happy to be spreading the word on the vibrant young band, catl , three very talented individuals, SARAH KIRKPATRICK (organ, piano, vocals, percussion), JOHNNY LARUE (drums & percussion) and JAMIE FLEMING (guitar, vocals, percussion) who have captured the incredible energy of their live shows, think Johnny Rotten meets John Lee Hooker, on their new vinyl LP/CD release “ WITH THE LORD FOR COWARDS YOU WILL FIND NO PLACE”. catl breathes new life into the 100 year old Blues Tradition, half the tracks on the album were recorded in Detroit at Ghetto Recording with WHITE STRIPES Producer JIM DIAMOND. Distributed by Electro-Fi Records and available on iTunes.

"They Sound Like They Could Be Playing in 1946 or 2012, catl have gone so far Retro they’ve ended up sounding new" – NOW Magazine Cover Story

"Scorching Delta Blues with Spirit and Energy" – John Valenteyn, MAPLE BLUES

Photo: Gary Collver

We are still in shock over the tragic loss of our friend and artist LIL’ DAVE THOMPSON as the result of a motor vehicle accident while returning home to Mississippi from a tour on the morning of February 14th.

Widely acknowledged as one of the top young guitarists on the Blues Scene today. Lil’ Dave had been touring constantly in support of his two releases with us “Got To Get Over You” and “Deep In The Night”. Such a sad loss of a wonderful, talented, humble down home guy who made friends and fans wherever he went. www.lildavethompson.com

HARRISON KENNEDY made a huge impact at IBC in Memphis, the current issue of the prestigious U.K. Music Mag MOJO sings the praises of his new release "ONE DOG BARKIN’ ", a Feature article by Scott M. Bock will appear soon in an upcoming issue of LIVING BLUES Magazine. Harrison will be touring Italy and France this Summer, including a main stage performance at the Paris Jazz Festival. www.harrisonkennedy.ca

ANDREW JR. BOY JONES: We are especially Proud of the success of Andrew Jr. Boy Jones and his debut Electro-Fi Release "GETTIN ‘ REAL" which charted at # 2 on XM Radio’s Bluesville and received a full page rave review in LIVING BLUES Magazine. Look for this Texas Powerhouse Singer/Guitarist to be playing soon at a Club or Festival near you, as he’s just been signed by the excellent ROAD DAWG TOURING CO. www.road-dawg.com
www.myspace.com/andrewjrboyjones

ENRICO CRIVELLARO: Speaking of Guitar Ace’s Enrico Crivellaro, who’s Electro-Fi album "MOJO ZONE", took Blues Guitar down a whole new direction on the Blues Highway and as a result ended up on an impressive number of "Best of 2009" lists, is busy touring in Europe and will soon begin work on a new album, which will feature Special Guest Harmonica Maestro LEE OSKAR. If you haven’t done so yet, treat yourself right and check out the track "Last Night in Atlanta" from Mojo Zone. Tour Dates and much more at www.enricocrivellaro.com

"Funky, tasty and inspired, with soul galore" – Blues Revue

MORGAN DAVIS: Worth buying an iPod, iPad, and iPhone for, both of JUNO Award Winner MORGAN DAVIS’S Electro-Fi CD’s "BLUES MEDICINE" and "PAINKILLER" are now available through iTunes. Watch for Morgan On Tour www.morgandavis.com

HARMONICA SHAH: The Motor City Mojo Master is glowing from the great response garnered by his "IF ALL YOU HAVE IS A HAMMER EVERYTHING LOOKS LIKE A NAIL" CD which was selected as a "New and Noteworthy" Recording by iTunes USA and featured for a week on their main Homepage. Look for Shah’s first Live Album in 2011, featuring the Hammer & Nail Band: JACK DE KEYZER (guitar), ALEC FRASER (bass) & AL CROSS (drums).

"Harmonica Shah is just what the Doctor ordered... or warned you about" – BLUES REVUE

DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE: Here’s a Sneak Preview of our Summer 2010 Releases:

DELTA- PHONIC LOVE LETTERS – DIANA BRAITHWAITE and CHRIS WHITELEY
Canada’s MapleBlues Award Winning Dynamic Duo return with an Electric offering that further explores Chris and Diana’s love and understanding of that memorable vintage Blues sound, while continuing to highlight both their amazing Singing and Songwriting skills. Don’t miss this one! And on a more personal note, Congratulations to two of our favourite people who took their partnership to the next level when they were married on March 12th. www.braithwaiteandwhiteley.com

Electro-Fi Records Presents BLUES PIANO-RAMA with KENNY “Blues Boss” WAYNE, JULIAN FAUTH, CURLEY BRIDGES & BOBBY DEAN BLACKBURN.
A Live Recording of that Magical night last October at the Gladstone Hotel Ballroom when four of Blues Music’s most astute Piano Professors were gathered together to pound on the 88’s. Not a showdown or a throwdown, instead a great four way confabulation and celebration of the Art of Blues Piano on 2 Steinway Baby Grands, before a capacity crowd, who were loving every minute of it. We think you will too! www.kennybluesboss.com
www.julianfauth.com
www.myspace.com/bobbydeanblackburn

DON’T ASK...DON’T TELL – BOBBY DEAN BLACKBURN
Despite being a fixture on the Canadian R&B & Blues Scene since the Mid-50’s this is believe it or not BOBBY DEAN BLACKBURN’S first Album and we at Electro-Fi are more than delighted to introduce you to this exceptional Vocalist & Keyboardist who more than knows his way around the Blues! Best known as the scion of the ultra funky BLACKBURN Family Band, who appear on the CD. Check out the talent of the man himself BOBBY DEAN, on this compelling collection of original and classic material. With Special Guest Liberty Silver. Produced by Howard Ayee and Cory Blackburn.

CHECK OUT OUR NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL www.youtube.com/electrofirecords
Thanks to our friend Mako Funasaka at Talkin’ Blues Media, you can now catch performance and studio videos of all of Electro-Fi Records roster of talented artists on our very own YouTube Channel. Check Out the just added Promotional Video on our upcoming Blues Piano-Rama Release.

All of our Release are currently available on iTunes and Amazon.com as well as at finer record stores everywhere. We are proud to be distributed
In the U.S. by City Hall Records www.cityhallrecords.com
In Canada by Outside Music Distribution www.outside-music.com
In the U.K. by Red Lick Records www.redlick.com
In Benelux by Parsifal www.parsifal.be
In France by Socadisc www.socadisc.com

You can also purchase all our releases from us directly at www.electrofi.com

Thanks For Your Support Of Electro-Fi Records and Our Artists.
Enjoy the Springtime Sun Shining Through Your Back Door.

Andrew Galloway

Gary Collver