“Top Albums of 2022” from Blues Music Magazine & Fog City Blues (San Francisco KALW).
#1 “Blues in the Afternoon” (KIOS 91.5) for December 2022
“The new album shows that the studio connection Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz make with producer Kid
Andersen is wonderful. They conjure a blues of a different hue, one full of
surprises and elemental forces. The bandleaders have animated musical intelligence in abundance.
‘Down in Memphis Town’ may be the outstanding song, with ten more originals almost as good. ‘Standin’ Pat’ is definitely a strong contender for “best blues album of the year.
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San Francisco-based band The Lucky Losers, led by veteran artists Cathy Lemons & Phil Berkowitz, return after winning five Independent Blues Awards in 2021. STANDIN’ PAT, with 11 original tracks, sits like a needle on the groove of something uniquely American. Their signature formula is a mixture of blues, retro soul, and Americana. Lemons’ voice is both gritty and angelic. Berkowitz’s big harp sound is ever-present on this album as he leads the charge and punctuates every line. Their vocal blend is made in harmony heaven and long-time producer Kid Andersen uses it to great effect. From the quick two step Rich Strike about a nobody horse who won the Kentucky Derby, to a battle cry for American unity in the funky Somewhere in the Middle, to songs that describe Americans on the move, this album addresses the challenges, disappointments, and even the eventual flight of a struggling American psyche.
This product is a physical CD, packaged as an eco-walett and will be autographed by Cathy Lemons & Phil Berkowitz. The price of this item includes the cost of shipping if the purchaser is within the United States.
GODLESS LAND
Winner of five Independent Blues Awards in 2021, including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year. The song GODLESS LAND was also a finalist in the 2020 International Songwriting Competition and won honorable mention.
ON VIZZTONE
““This is an album I proudly display alongside the classic blues recordings. It was brought to fruition in the midst of the toughest situation that most of us have ever known…. Godless Land is the band’s fourth album, and their finest work to date.””
The Lucky Losers, release their much-anticipated 4th album, Godless Land, and continue their winning streak with acclaimed producer/engineer, and multi-instrumentalist, Kid Andersen who is featured on the album.
Cathy Lemons & Phil Berkowitz (backed by an all-star band) take you on a sumptuous musical journey through the bawdy, jazzy blues of the late 1920’s, the jump swing era of the late 50’s, Chicago and Tin Pan Alley music of the ‘60’s, and finally, the sweet R&B/ soul of the early ‘70’s.
Of its twelve tracks, nine are originals (six by Cathy Lemons, and three by Phil Berkowitz and collaborator Danny Caron) and three are rare gems made for the vocal duet.
This product is a physical CD, packaged as a digipak and will be autographed by Cathy Lemons & Phil Berkowitz. The price of this item includes the cost of shipping if the purchaser is within the United States.
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A one of a kind collector’s item, this T-shirt was designed by Grammy-nominated visual artist, John Seabury. This pre-punk icon appeared on hundreds of flyers for the late ‘70s noise-pop band Psycotic Pineapple. Educated at the San Francisco Art Institute, Seabury has created works for Kevin Gilbert, Moonalice, Radiohead, John Prine, George Clinton, Megadeth, Queens of the Stone Age, and more.
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