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Another nice review from The Blues Highway. Thanks guys!
THE PARADISE KINGS: A BLAZING CONTROLLED BURN
I am beginning to believe that the new West Coast style of Blues, which resembles a bit of boogie and rock-a-billy, peppered with a little funk, may be the wave of the future. If nothing else the future looks bright! For instance there’s the Paradise Kings. They are all original and entertain. When it comes to up-beat Blues, I’m sure “more” is in store, and you have to like that PK style!
They’re latest release, is called Controlled Burn. It is the kind of music that makes the seat of your pants itchy, as in you can’t sit still. It is eight tracks of sheer delight. The Paradise Kings are made up of Henry Garrett on lead vocals, Jeff Gring on Guitar, Michael Robertson on bass, and band spokesman George Lambert on drums. Occasionally there is a lady who steps up to the microphone by the name of Jan Ingram… and she is a compliment to the rest of these fine, fine musicians/artists. I love their grit and thoroughly enjoy the music.
There are several tracks that jumped out at me. The opening to this recording is called “69 Chevy” it is one of my favorites… which is hard to say, because all of the tracks are great. I also found myself listening to “Butter Me Up” over and over again. I really like Jan Ingram’s vocals on this one, but again the guitar work is excellent, and it is such a funky tune while staying within eyesight of the Blues. Another track that I really, thoroughly enjoyed was “Slow Down”. Like all of the previous tracks this is another one that gets your head bobbing up and down, and that’s a common thread throughout. Finally, I liked the last track “Money Ain’t My Friend” which is a very well-done live recording. I am not usually fond of live songs, but this one is excellent.
The Soul Man recommends these guys so go out to cyber space and download these tracks, here is a link to CD Baby, I highly recommend them all: Paradise Kings.
Here are the tracks in order: 1. ’69 Chevy • 2. I’d Sing the Blues (if I Had ’em) • 3. Three Strikes • 4. Slow Down • 5. Butter Me Up • 6. Patience • 7. Paradise Kings • 8. Money Ain’t My Friend (Live)
Another nice review of Controlled Burn by Don Crow of Nashville Blues Society. Thanks Don
Paradise Kings review…July 24, 2017….
PARADISE KINGS
CONTROLLED BURN
’69 CHEVY–I’D SING THE BLUES IF I HAD ‘EM–THREE STRIKES–SLOW DOWN–BUTTER ME UP (JAN INGRAM ON VOCAL)–PATIENCE–POOR ME, POOR ME, POUR ME ANOTHER DRINK–MONEY AIN’T MY FRIEND (LIVE FROM SOHO MUSIC CLUB, SANTA BARBARA)
Santa Barbara, CA, is not only a beautiful city in Southern California, it also features a vibrant live-music scene. The Paradise Kings are a part of that club mix, and they have just released “Controlled Burn” to give fans a taste of what they are all about. The set is predominantly highly-danceable blues-rock, and all the songs were written by drummer George Lambert, save for “Three Strikes,” penned by Gordon Jennings. Along with George, Henry Garrett is lead vocalist, with Jeff Gring on guitar, Michael Robertson on bass, and Chris Ulep on keys.
These guys are known for their hi-octane live shows, and they bring that energy into Santa Barbara’s Orange Whip Studios for the first seven cuts. They lead off with an extended, rockabilly-infused intro that gives way to a song about a man’s favorite car, that “69 Chevy!” (We had one, and it’s still the best car we ever had!) These guys have a wicked-cool sense of humor in their songs, too. The story of a guy who always seems to end up on “Easy Street” is the man who says, “I’d Sing The Blues If I Had ‘Em,” set over a walking-beat groove. “Slow Down” traces the pitfalls of an older guy trying to keep up with a young chick, while “Patience” follows a similar theme, as our hero is always rarin’ to rock, but his lover’s “name is Patience,” and she sho’ nuff believes in taking her sweet time!
Our favorite closed the set. We get a taste of what goes down at one of their live shows, this one courtesy of the good folks at the Soho Music Club in Santa Barbara. The humorous story of a man stretchin’ himself waaay too thin to make a few bucks is “Money Ain’t My Friend,” and features a killer vocal from Henry, and two monster solos from Jeff.
Fans, the Paradise Kings play a mojo-filled brand of old-school blues with a modern feel, and deserve wider recognition. Here’s hoping “Controlled Burn” will bring them that richly-deserved acclaim! Until next time…Sheryl and Don Crow, The Nashville Blues Society.
GET IT OR FORGET IT – PARADISE KINGS
LA Music Critic writes:
Artist Name: Paradise Kings
Album Name: Controlled Burn
Label: Self-released
Genre: Blues/Rockabilly
Track Listing: 1. ’69 Chevy; 2. I’d Sing the Blues if I had Em; 3. Three Strikes; 4. Slow Down; 5. Butter me Up; 6. Patience; 7. Poor me, Poor me, Pour me Another Drink; 8. Money Ain’t my Friend (live)
Publicist: Doug Deutsch Publicity Services
Review: The album starts out with a rocking instrumental intro before launching into an incredible vocal that gets your toes to tapping before an uncontrollable urge to dance takes control of your body. You can fill the heavy influence of greats like Chuck Berry and BB King in the sound of Paradise Kings, and we think that this band has the potential to take the blues genre by storm. Best tracks include “’69 Chevy,” “I’d Sing the Blues if I had Em,” “Slow Down” and “Butter me Up.”
Recommendation: If you love great blues music, then you simply MUST Get this album. It will be a valued addition to your musical library.
Tons of Radio Play, Interviews and Reviews!
Controlled Burn is hitting the streets running, people! There’s literally too much to post here, so go to our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Paradise-Kings-837523539637780/ to check out all of the stuff. Thanks so much for your interest.
“I’d Sings The Blues If I Had ‘Em” getting radio play
Paradise Kings’s single, “I’d Sing The Blues If I Had ‘Em” is getting spins on Steve Daniel’s show Views of the Blues on KCSB, 91.9 FM, and for live streaming click here. He’ll be spinning it Monday, July 3rd between 3:30-4pm. Try to give it a listen. Thanks.
Paradise Kings Announce CD Release Party
Paradise Kings announce the big bash for their new CD Controlled Burn. It will be held outside on the patio of Santa Barbara’s Uptown Lounge, on Sunday, July 30 from 2-5pm. Come on out for some killer food, weather and rockin’ blues and hear us play all of the album, plus the cover tunes you know so well. We hope to see you there.
Paradise Kings Now On Spotify
Paradise Kings are now on Spotify! For all you Spotify fans out there, all you have to do is search Paradise Kings, and we pop right up. So go and listen to Controlled Burn on Spotify!
Get Controlled Burn real soon
Paradise Kings receive the physical disc of our new album, Controlled Burn. Digital distribution is underway. You’ll be able to Spotify us real soon!!!!
Paradise Kings sign new publicist
Paradise Kings are psyched to be signing with world famous publicist extraordinaire Doug Deutsch!! He’ll be handling all of our upcoming Controlled Burn CD release publicity and subsequent shows. We’re very happy to have Doug on board the Paradise Kings luxury cruise ship!!
Press/Publicity:
Doug Deutsch Publicity Services
dougdeutschpr@gmail.com (213) 924-4901