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About Standing Room Only
Review "A sheer joy...contagious, finger-popping, head-bopping grooves...the horns blast loud & proud...explosive & electrifying" -- Blues Revue"Roll up the carpets and invite a fun-loving crowd over for a dance party theyll never forget..." -- Living Blues"Roomful of Blues is...the hottest, most solid and wonderfully entertaining band around." -- San Francisco Chronicle"Roomful of Blues swagger, sway and swing their way through songs that crackle with energy and precision..." -- Chicago Sun-Times Product Description In 2003, a rejuvenated Roomfull of Blues released their Alligator records debut, THAT"S RIGHT! And re-established themselves as the premier blues big band in the world. STANDING ROOM ONLY is a knockout punk from a group of blues heavyweights, full of big band swing, razor-sharp blues and sweaty R&B workouts. In contrast to THAT'S RIGHT!, the new record features 8 originals songs along with the band's always inspired version of well-chosen R&B nuggets from the past. About the Artist It all began in Westerly, Rhode Island in 1967 when guitarist Duke Robillard and keyboardist Al Copley started a band that played tough, no-holds-barred Chicago blues. They soon began exploring the swinging, jumping blues, R&B and jazz of the 1940s and 1950s, and added a horn section in 1970. The bands ability to ignite a sedate crowd into a dancing frenzy solidified their reputation as the best "little big band" in New England and expanded their following into New York and Washington. In 1974, they performed with Count Basie, and a few years later, legendary songwriter Doc Pomus helped them land their first record deal. In 1977, Roomful of Blues' self-titled debut album brought them to the attention of fans and critics from coast to coast. Over the years there have been at least 44 Roomful of Blues members, each bringing his or her own unique talent and vision to the mix. When founding member Duke Robillard left the band in 1980, equally talented guitarist Ronnie Earl replaced him. Singer Lou Ann Barton joined the band at this time, sharing vocals with Greg Piccolo. By now the band was touring nationally and attracting bigger and bigger crowds. Roomful recorded the critically acclaimed HOT LITTLE MAMA for their own Blue Flame label and two successful albums for the Varrick label during the 1980s. In 1994 they released DANCE ALL NIGHT, their first featuring guitarist Chris Vachon (who joined the band in 1990) and harpist/vocalist Sugar Ray Norcia. Radio play was increasing, as was the band's stature. Their 1995 album, the Grammy©-nominated TURN IT ON! TURN IT UP!, was a remarkable mix of big band swing and rock 'n' roll, bringing the band its greatest radio and sales success to date, and giving them credibility! with the rock radio audience. As always, the driving philosophy of Roomful of Blues as a musician's band puts the unit ahead of any one individual. In 2002, singer/harpist Mark DuFresne took over the vocal duties, and the band began a return to their jazzy, jump-blues musical roots. Their winning combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul remains their calling card, as does their ability to fill the dance floor. -- Marc Lipkin, Alligator Records
