For those of you still spinning your vinyl copies of Nick Katzman's classic Kicking Mule Records LPs (among the finest acoustic blues and ragtime guitar on
record, IMO), I have exciting news: Nick has released his first new record of acoustic blues and ragtime in nearly 3 decades. He sent me a pre-release version
of "Prevailing Winds from the South," and it has all the hallmarks of his earlier work: Original blues and ragtime that sound like long lost
classics. My favorites include "Rev'd up and Ready," one of his two blistering takes on Rev. Gary Davis; Katzmanatin' Rhythm, an original
slide "how'd he do that" kind of piece, and "Missoula Rag," a classic Joplinesque rag. Thomasina Winslow (calling to mind Ruby Green
from the Kicking Mule days) guests on one track.
Right now, the CDs are available by contacting Nick at his website, blueskatz.com.
He'll also have copies at his upcoming show at the Good Coffeehouse in Brooklyn on May 1.
Right now, the CDs are available by contacting Nick at his website, blueskatz.com.
He'll also have copies at his upcoming show at the Good Coffeehouse in Brooklyn on May 1.
