Bobby Lindstrom and Elkhorn Reunited "Hungry, Cold And Blue"
Fans of good old rock from the 70's will really love and appreciate this release
by Bobby Lindstrom and Elkhorn Reunited, titled, "Hungry, Cold And Blue".
Nothing really fancy here, just honest to goodness rock n roll played the way it
should be played, simple, basic, and to the point, not like some of the over
bloated, over mixed, and over dubbed rock that is to often crammed down our
throats via the radio stations nowadays.
Consisting of the favorite tunes from their travels throughout the USA, over the
years, "Hungry, Cold And Blue" could be considered a best of Album,
filled with many fan favorites, from their extensive touring.
"Hungry, Cold And Blue", does have a few tinges of
blues, but its lack of more blues, should not be considered at all when
listening to this great collection of tunes. As mentioned before "Hungry, Cold And Blue",
will really take you back to a better time and type of music, from the 70's and
that in itself is a real treat for lovers of music from that era.
Bobby Lindstrom and Elkhorn Reunited are really better known as Elkhorn Express
and consist of Bobby Lindstrom with his simply amazing guitars skills and one of
the truest story telling set of vocals I have heard in a while. Rounding out
this extremely tight trio are Bill Jansen (Bass/Vocals), and Mike Carrillo
(Drums/Vocals). Trio's for me are a real treat to listen to because they must
really meld together seamlessly, as there is no instrumental or vocal room for
error. Elkhorn Express is a excellent example of a trio that does it right.
I am really glad that Bobby tracked me down sent me this CD. It
did not take long of a listen for me to become a fan.
I highly recommend this
Album to those that love Rock done right, from the earlier years... Great Stuff...
Please Put Out Some More Albums Like This One...
My Two Favorite Tracks:
"Hungry, Cold And Blue" and "Everything We Need"
John Vermilyea (Blues Underground Network)
Other Info & Reviews
Drummer Mike Carrillo and I traveled halfway around the United States along with bassist David Cooper and
Saxman C.W. Schwartz as The Bobby Lindstrom Band, performing most of these songs, and were received with open ears and arms and hearts wherever we played.
From Street Vibrations in Reno to The Big Easy Concert House in Boise, to Blues Festivals from Idaho to Texas, live Clear Channel broadcasts, country bars, biker bars, and well, you know the stories, and after all that - back in our home town - Coos Bay, Oregon. The only recording of this material before now was my acoustic album, and when we hooked up with our old friend, brother and bassist Bill Jansen, and with a little help from more friends - found the ways and means to do what we needed and got this album done.
It was recorded from October 2nd - November 20, 2009 at Portland Recording Studios. Our original plan was to record it in Steve Coates' kitchen, but as we neared his house natural forces intervened, and Rex Johnston of P.R.S. welcomed "Dem Old Elks" into his domain. I regard it as one of the miracles which have been presenting themselves in a sort of cluster form lately. Like the old cowboy from Naches says: "You never know where it's coming from".
The history behind Elkhorn Express is still talked about up and down the west coast, as it has been for decades. Bill Jansen, Mike Carrillo and I have musically grown up together, and I think you can easily hear the chemistry and magic has returned as it always did. The band that was a party before it was a band, named by the people of Coos County, is still alive and better than ever.
The front cover photo was taken during my "homeless" period at A. J. Osborne's in Burney, California; The back cover photo was taken impromptu (notice the two-day whiskers) at Rex
Johnston's during the sessions. The inside cover collage is made up of pics taken at various venues and road trips in Oregon in the fall of 2009.
Bobby Lindstrom
Good Rockin' From Oregon With Love
By Michael Anderson - Coop d'bop
I was struck by several things listening to this album, having not heard Bobby play for, well, several decades anyway! First off, the general sound of the album is lean and spare, with minimal overdubbing - a refreshing change in this era of micro-massaging Rock and Roll with digital audio software (being a guitar player, I plead guilty as charged).
All the rough spots are left alone, with no added reverb or echo, and that contributes to the raw freshness of the sound. Bobby's electric guitar sound from his well-worn Les Paul Goldtop is straight in the amp, edgy and crisp, with elements of Keith Richards, Johnny Winter, and Rick Derringer (with appropriate homage to Robert Johnson, Muddy, and the Kings---Albert, B.B., and Freddie, of course).
The rhythm section of longtime Elkhorn cohorts Bill Jansen (bass), and Mike Carillo (drums) is simple, direct, and to the point. You can tell these guys know each other very well---it comes across like a familiar Sunday afternoon jam. The electric grooves are comfortable and energetic, and the lyrics are sometimes poignant (Everything We Need, You Can Get There From Here), and sometimes humorous (Pee Like A Puppy), but always simple and direct. Along For the Ride sounds like a rock and roll "be here now" mantra; an acknowledgement of a long journey with more in store. There's a sense of joy and frustration with relationships (Mandatory Mad X Husband Blues, and Mystery Girl), and the title track, Hungry, Cold and Blue, lets us know to be damn thankful for what we have. The last track, Angels in The Kitchen, is a perfect compliment for a Monday morning, home up the West Fork with your best gal, after a long week on the road.
Good job, Bobby & Elkhorn. It's a long road, but a good one---take it out there and throw it down!
Tracklist
1. Along For the Ride 2:36
2. Mandatory Mad Ex Husband Blues 3:15
3. Hungry, Cold and Blue 3:27
4. Everything We Need 3:48
5. Rain 3:02
6. Down Under the Sun 2:56
7. Mystery Girl 3:01
8. Paint the Moon 4:07
9. You Can Get There From Here 3:41
10. Can't Pee Like A Puppy 2:41
11. Angels In the Kitchen 2:19
Steady as they come, Mikes solid beat has been heard in the music of Buddy Guy, Bo Diddly, John Lee Hooker, The Coasters and The Drifters.
Also Bobby and Mike together have shared gigs with some pretty notable folks, too: Randy Oxford, Studebaker John, L.C. Parker, Paul Biondi, C.W Schwartz, Jackie Green and others.
Bobby Lindstrom - Guitars, lead vocals
Bobby Lindstrom is blues influenced rocker who has been singing and playing for over three decades. He's performed all over the west coast with artists such as Clarence Clemmens, Henry Vestine, DK Stewart Band, , Orange Jefferson, Peter Albin; Canned Heat, Rod Piazza, The Rocket 88's, Todd Wolfe, Lloyd Jones, Doyle Bramhall II and Carlos Guitarlos, to name a few. His debut release in 2004, "A Lick and a Promise", produced by Sam Densmore, is rich in Beatlesque
song craft and inspired electric guitar playing that falls somewhere between Billy Gibbons boogie and Rolling Stones grit. The songs' origins range from 1988 to 2002, and were written in various locations on the west coast of the United States.
