Mark Rigg and the Big Rigg Band
'Midnite Show Tonight'
An excellent array of the blues spanning from Memphis to New Orleans to Chicago blues. Mark Rigg takes listeners on a journey into the heart of American roots with a strong lead, providing the framework for a solid roots release. From track to track the album explores a thematic element of blues that is maintained by flawless musicianship and a locomotive grooving band dynamic.
Tr.1 Three Strikes – an energetic Motown sound with swinging piano and an excellent brass arrangement. Three Strikes kick starts the album into a brighter side of blues rock.
Tr.3 Warpaint Baby – a spicy New Orleans sound with flaring guitar and a truculent drum beat. Excellent keys and brass section. The guitar work is on fire throughout the entirety of the track.
Tr.4 I'm Gone – A Chicago style approach that carries on quintessential blues elements. Dynamic call and response between guitar and harmonica gets you on your feet or brings you down to your knees, begging for more.
Tr.6 Who Do You Love Tonight – Raspy vocal styling that recalls a Tom Waites whiskey driven blues. Main blues riff is too cool for school with a touch of the 60s. Good use of reverb. This track is a nonchalant display of darker blues.
Ron Ingalla - Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion