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A cross between B.B. King, Ray Charles, and Jimi Hendrix, the Dennis McClung Blues Band performs a unique blend of originals and blues classics driven by screaming guitar, rockin piano, and a vocal passion that comes straight from the heart. Their first CD "Prisoner Of The Blues" received rave reviews from Blues Revue and Blues Wax Magazines. Their most recent release, “Live! Out of the Ordinary” has been inducted into Midnight Special Blues Radio's Hall of Fame! You can purchase it on the web at:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mcclungblues2
Ask their fans across the USA and in Europe and they'll tell you that the Dennis McClung Blues Band is one of the finest blues band's on the stage today. The DMBB is outrageous! |
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New CD release, "Live! Out of the Ordinary"
Like your blues music cut deep from the core? Then you will love the Dennis McClung Blues Band's new release, "Live! Out of the Ordinary." Recorded completely live from a local club with no production tricks, this has to be one of the purest, most honest live blues performances available.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/mcclungblues2
"How Blue Can You Get" number one song on Pittsburgh site - Dec. 20, 2006
http://www.pghlocalmusic.com//Voting/TopSongs.cfm?SearchDate=20-Dec-06
CD in Midnight Special Blues Radio's Hall of Fame!
After the Dennis McClung Blues Band's version of the blues classic "How Blue Can You Get" remained #1 on the Midnight Special Blues Radio's top 25 chart for 10 days straight (4/3/06 thru 4/13/06), their CD "Live! Out of the Ordinary" was inducted into Midnight Special Blues Radio's Hall of Fame of all time favorites!
http://www.ms-blues.com/playlist.php
"La Hora del Blues" radio show
I'm glad to announce that tunes from your cd/cds will be on air at "La Hora del Blues" radio show.
Vicente Zumel
"La Hora del Blues"
www.lahoradelblues.com
"Live! Out of the Ordinary" in Real Blues Magazine's Top 100 CDs!!!
http://realbluesmagazine.com/index2.htm
Live! Out of the Ordinary Review
La Hora del Blues Radio
A good record of dancing appealing joyful blues, where singer and guitar player Dennis McClung cleverly leads his band on a live recording from the Ordinary Club in Clarksburg, West Virginia. A selection of twelve ‘classic' blues, where he pays homage to blues heros like Louis Jordan, Elmore James, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Rogers, Muddy Waters, T-Bone Walker, Bo Diddley, B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf, Albert Collins, Magic Sam or Lowell Fulson. In every song they perform they emphatise with the ‘original real sound' the technique of the great masters passing their spirit on a no catch album where prevails the soul and feeling of the most electrified original diversified blues coming from such different areas like Texas or Chicago. VERY GOOD.
Bluessource review of "Live! Out of the Ordinary"
Gary W. Miller - www.bluessource.com
I first met Dennis McClung at the Heritage Blues Festival, in Wheeling, WV. I loved the band, and I came to understand that they might be the ONLY Blues band in WV. I doubt that's true, but it certainly was that day. They Boogie, and I must say that I felt good listening to them. This new CD, which is a live version of their club act, is a true representation of what they sound like and how they play the Blues. I think it's one of the best live performances they have done, albeit over two nights. It is a grand representation of how a Blues band gets through the night - playing the tunes that the fans love. Only one original tune here, "Touch of the Delta" is a slide show on guitar which whips the crowd away from their talking and carousing and puts their feet firmly in the Delta tradition. I love how that happens to the crowd. No politics, no celebrity, no bad news, no failed love - the Dennis McClung Blues Band puts you on that perfect level.
When you go hear a Blues group play, what are you thinking? I gotta hear something new? I gotta hear some revolution! Well, McClung plays the great tunes that make up the Blues, from forefathers from Chicago, Southern Soul, Delta slide, and jumping music that spells out what all Blues fans want to hear. McClung version of "How Blue Can You Get" is ominous. I love the Blues when it leaves the crowd speechless. Great stuff! This CD has all of that and more. There's real talent coming to the forefront in this ban. The band is made up of Dennis McClung, on guitar & vocals, Jason Corder on Bass and Vocals, Randy Franklin on keyboards and vocals, and Linny Merchant on Drums & vocals. They weigh heavily. I love the way they play the Blues. From Jimmy Rogers, T-Bone Walker. Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters. BB King and others, this CD ROCKS!
Dennis is a mighty fine guitar maestro, and he just keeps getting better. Listen to "Jelly, Jelly" and you'll know what I'm talkin' about. When you hear a guitar player go from "average" to "beautiful" that's a great leap. Really, that's what this CD is about - Dennis McClung is really playing great guitar. Let this live CD light up your attitude. Go get it now and pray that there are guys that understand the Blues and are willing and able to play it. I just like it simple, but I like it true. That is the truth about this Dennis McClung. Buy it now! It's available on CDBaby.com and Bandvillage.com. Scoop this CD up! Party with the Folks! |
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| Date |
Venue/Club |
Location |
| March 10, 2007 |
Harper McNeely Auditorium |
Elkins WV, USA |
| February 02, 2007 |
Main Street Station |
Bridgeport WV, USA |
| February 10, 2007 |
Westchester Village |
Fairmont WV, USA |
| March 17, 2007 |
Rhythm & Brews |
Morgantown WV, USA |
| March 24, 2007 |
Aero Club |
Bridgeport WV, USA |
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Location:
Fairmont WV, USA
Dennis McClung Blues Band Website
dennismcclung@verizon.net
Regular Tour Area:
East Coast of the USA |
