(2009 'Groove Stew') (61:38/14) Der Anführer der ostwestfälischen Blue Soul präsentiert ein mitreißendes, zeitgemäßes großstädtisches Soloalbum - und das, obwohl Rheda-Wiedenbrück ein paar 1000 Meilen von Memphis entfernt liegt. Coole Grooves, maskuliner Gesang, starkes Songwriting, exzellente Musiker - bärenstarkes Album!

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Superb set of contemporary electric urban blues. Michael has been leading Blue Soul, one of the leading bluesbands from the central western region. This is his first solo album, recorded with a bunch of great players. Michael's a powerful vocalist and a stylish string bender. Excellent songwriting and recording. Highly recommended. MICHAEL VAN MERWYK - gtr/voc, ANDREAS ARLT - gtr, RAPHAEL WRESSNIG - org/Wurlitzer, ERKAN ÖZDEMIR- bass, HENK PUNTER - drums.