I don't get to listen to a lot of Piano laced blues, so it was a bit of a treat when I received Ron Tanski's Debut CD, "Dragged You Down".

"Dragged You Down" contains a mix of traditional and deep soulful blues, brought all together with a smoky bar room feel, but that is not the highlight of this Album, no the highlight is the sound that emanates from Ron's vocal chords. I have not heard a Blues singer like this before, and it truly takes me back and reminds me a lot of Louis Armstrong, Tom Waits, and yes even a little Joe Cocker. In that department Ron truly stands out in front of the crowd, representing, as best as can be, the meaning of a gin soaked, ragged, and gravelly sound, as it is often compared to.

Besides his amazing gift as a singer, "Dragged You Down", has no problem in showcasing his other two great talents, which are his virtuoso piano playing and his ability to write some pretty darn good songs, in fact Ron wrote all the songs on "Dragged You Down", which in itself is a rarity for Debut Albums and shows us the confidence Ron has in himself and his music.

"Dragged You Down" will take you back to the days when the Piano ruled a lot of the blues and will leave you feeling perhaps a little more fuller then some of the more modern cookie cutter blues, to often heard, nowadays.

Ron Tanski is one of a kind in today's blues scene and "Dragged You Down" was a rare treat that just doesn't happen that often any more.

For those of you whom really like the music to quietly and gently take you away to a better place for a while, you will not go wrong with, "Dragged You Down".

Excellent CD... Thoroughly enjoyed it... Highly Recommended... Really looking forward to Ron's next Album...

John Vermilyea (Blues Underground Network)

Other Info & Reviews

“Ron Tanski is a fast rising new voice in the Blues scene. Without following the same old Blues formula Ron’s debut CD pays homage to the past but uniquely forges a new direction in the Blues. With intensity normally only seen in guitarists, Ron’s live performances leave crowds breathless. Ron’s emotionally charged, ragged and yet sensitive, gravel and gin soaked voice has been described as “Louis Armstrong and Tom Waits’ lovechild” and his piano playing as “incredible & one of a kind.” This is a whole new kind of Piano Blues.”

No drag here, just an awesome artist. Ron Tanski is a modern blues man who stands with the best of the blues legends. by Truest Blue

Good Stuff! 
Love, love, love, Broken, Never Have Another Chance With You, and Don't Leave. by KIKIFUN

Awesome Live Show Too! 
The CD is really good especially for a debut. Some songs are more traditional Blues than others. Ron is definitely expanding the genre. Incredible voice and great piano, I saw him live in Hollywood and the show was really good. Just him at a piano singing. Very powerful. by BlueReviews

Tracklist

1 Marvelous Night For the Blues 3:14 
2 Never Have Another Chance With You 4:13 
3 Don't Leave 4:22 
4 Corner Booth 5:34 
5 Where Were You When I Was Still Cheatin' 5:21 
6 Dragged You Down 3:21 
7 Broken 4:37 
8 Down To the Rivers 3:57 
9 Hurricane Boogie 3:19 
10 Cookiemans 3:34 
11 Sun Don't Shines 4:12 
12 Thank You 3:19

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About Ron Tanski

Hi, I’m Ron Tanski, a solo Blues pianist and singer here in Los Angeles. I’ve been performing for years and after doing work on so many other local people’s CD’s I finally put out one of my own. The response has been great and the support from Blues artists, audiences and DJ’s around the country has blown me away! I have already been featured on several stations and the list is growing!

One song “Down To The River” has already been licensed for TV and Film and the song “Marvelous Night for the Blues” has been turned into a Program Bumper. In just three months it’s made it into the Independent Radio Blues Top 40! 

Ron Tanski, a Los Angeles based Composer and Avant Garde, Blues, Jazz, and Gospel Pianist and Singer as well as one of Los Angeles’ most popular live performers.

Ron’s worked and toured with late Blues Greats Osee Anderson and J.J. "Bad Boy" Jones as their Pianists and was the first ever "White Boy" house piano player at the famous Lindberg's Blues Club.

Ron’s written music for Award Winning Animated Shorts, co-wrote the score for the independent film "Everyone Knows How To Spell Luv", and Jingles for radio.

Ron also writes Sacred Music and Children's Musical Theater.

http://www.rontanskimusic.com/

http://www.myspace.com/rontanski