Reviews & Buzz

Some of the Buzz about our latest CD "No Time To Waste" from Jango Airplay Fans, Terrestrial Radio Jocks, Internet Radio Jocks, Blues Societies and Other Artists as well as direct reviews from industry Pros..... 

 Jimmy Llyod Ray of The Switchmasters Oregon USA

  Hey Brother... Iget alot of CD's sent to me for review, some good, some, not so good..."No Time To Waste" is a GREAT CD my friend!! Modern sounding enough to sooth the newer crowd, yet done with the grit of a greasy old mojo bone Blues Band.

Great tunes, great players, great production some of us Natives know how to to lay it down --- YEEEAAAHHH!!! 

 Rest in The Arms of The Ancestors My Brother.....  Jimmy walked to the other side in late 2015

 Great CD!!! Great new Line Up!!! didn't know Shadowhawk could sing...LOL!! put this CD in your car and it won't come out ....I love it man!!    

    Ed Hickok ..President /  Alpena Blues Coalition 

  Broken Arrow Blues Band- No Time To Waste

 November, 2011 / Blues Notes Magazine / Detroit Blues Society / 

Reviewed by Wolfgang Spider 

  After a brief Hiatus Broken Arrow Blues Band is back on the street with a new lineup and a seriously HEAVY attitude. Their HOT new package is titled "No Time To Waste". This one represents a definite shift from the intricate compisitions of past albums. The 10 tracks in this collection cry out " Let's get down and Party!!"

   Percussion Wiz, Shadowhawk Ellis steps out front this time doing lead vocals on 7 of the 10 tracks. Just to reinforce that point Ellis also takes writter & composer credits on 8 of the 10. To get the party started the collection leads of with two rockers. "The River Is Risin'", and "She Don't Know". Ellis demonstrates that he has the the vocal chops to cover the gamut from the rockers on down to heavy blues. He has a gritty vocal style that fits oh so well on these recordings.

   Guitar Man, Christopher Leigh is featured throughout the collection. His prowess with the 6 string is well respected by Detroiters in the know. He & Ellis have worked together in the past in "The Boogie Chillens Band. It is great to have them reunited once again. Leigh is also is a talented vocalist and shows it when he takes lead on the slow blues Ray Charles Cover "Hard Times".

   Vocalist Trish Shandor, leads a jump blues number titled "My Turn To Play" that will have the listener moving to the beat. She concludes the set with a sexy New Orleans flavored slow one which is also the title track, 'No Time To Waste"   As with any party collection the fans look for a chance to cuddle with a main squeeze and this tune fills the bill.

   Bass duties in this collection are shared by Veteran musicians James Cloyd, Rudy Alcala, & Ben Luttermoser. the bass lines are prominent in these recordings providing that necessary heart throb foundation that listeners enjoy. Toledo, Ohio Native and Harmonica Man, Mugs Benedict is featured on a slow blues instrumental titled "Mugshot". Piano & B-3 comes via Tom Fossleman, also a talented and Veteran player with many years experience. This blend of seasoned players cements the backdrop for the featured vocalists.

   Recorded and mixing was at Motor City Sounds (Rochester, MI) under the guidance of Motor City Josh Ford. His capable hands captured each instrument clearly providing a very enjoyable product. Mastering was by Tim Pakledinaz at The Wood Shed in Virginia.

   The Broken Arrow Blues Band has another winner on it's hands. This collection rocks out the party tunes and gets down on the gritty side of things with it's blues. Add this album to your library. You'll be glad you did.

                                                                           Wolfgang Spider / DBS

Some Jango Fans comments..

 Martinsville, IN...

.....smooth & Tight ...I'd like to hear more...

 Unknown User , Russian Federation

“ what a great crisp sound that's so true to the roots of blues. Great sound guys! ”

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