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Read what the critics
have to say about
South ThunderBird's CD "Tough Go".
"Isaac Mandamin is the man behind the blues of South
Thunderbird. Following in the steps of great
Manitoba bluesmen such as Big Dave McLean and Brent
Parkin, Mandamin specializes in electric blues of
the Stevie Ray Vaughan variety. Tough Go is a
credible effort for this quartet — which is rounded
out by Steve Klotz on bass, Kris Soderman on guitar
and Luc Vanderdonckt on drums — and proves that
these guys know what the blues are all about. You
wanna hurt just a little? Then check out the
wailing, wah-pedalled notes of Shuffle It.
Mandamin’s vocals could use a touch more emotion on
a few tracks to truly jerk some tears, but he and
Soderman make up for any shortcomings with nice
guitar tone and some solid licks. Steve Klotz gets
special mention for his solid basslines on Crying
With Blues. The liner notes reveal that these tracks
were laid down without any rehearsal, and that gives
this outing a raw quality you’d expect from a true
blues recording."
Mike Warkentin, The UpTown
Magazine - June 30, 2005 issue
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
"South Thunderbirds debut C.D
Tough Go is definitely not tough to soak up. These
guys have produced authentic Blues with a sound that
is passionate and addictive! Isaac Mandamin's
lyrics and vocals move you into the zone called the
Blues. This release is a must for any music lover. "
Kelly Sky Host NCI's 'Spotlight' on Arts and
Entertainment - Winnipeg, Manitoba
"Stevie Ray Vaughan-inspired
electric blues with a bit of southern boogie."
Bartley Kives of The Winnipeg Free Press -
Winnipeg, Manitoba
"I like it
when a band just gets down and plays……and plays….and
plays!
This cd is another excellent example of Canadian
Blues at its best.
“Tough Go” is not just the great singing of Isaac
Mandamin , but also the contagious guitar riffs from
Isaac and Kris Soderman. “Chase” is a must listen!
Earl Krushelnicki “Blues Underground” - Prince
George, British Columbia
South
Thunderbird – Tough Go
Great rockin’ album! The title track Tough Go
contributed by Dave Mowat starts the album off with
what I consider the true sound of South
Thunderbird…gritty, and that’s a good thing. My fave
happens to be Good To Me; don’t even ask why, I
think because it’s lyrics make it really easy to
sing along with. The young Kris Soderman plays some
really mean lead guitar, while Luc Vanderdonckt
plays a really nice fitting drum sound. What can I
say about Isaac Madamin; he’s written some
outstanding lyrics and done a really nice job on the
vocals and rhythm guitar! This local band can be
found around town, so do check them out.
Eleanor Reimer.....Host of CKUW 95.9 FM
Bluesday on Tuesday - Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Lindsey White & the
Lindsey White Band
**BRAND NEW 2007 release
"This is Now." **
A mix of blues, funk, rock
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designed to rock your socks off!
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