A MESSAGE FROm

two BLUES LEGENDs

Duke Robillard

"Stevie Silver is back with his new Rockabilly album-"Cruisin'." Six of the songs were recorded at the famous Sun Studios in Memphis TN and the remaining six recorded at Lakewest Studios in Rhode Island. I was proud to contribute to the album as both producer and music collaborator.  Of the total twelve songs on the album, five are Stevie's original songs and he showed strength as a songwriter staying true to the Rockabilly and Rock 'n Roll genre."

"With “Juke Box Baby”, Stevie’s second CD, I see a great amount of growth as an artist. From the guitar playing to the songwriting and vocals Stevie has worked hard to create a great album for your enjoyment. Powerfully backed on this CD by Bruce Bears, Brad Hallen, Mark Teixeira and Doug James, Stevie rose to the occasion giving powerful performances that really show his commitment to his blues and rock roots. Sunny Crownover makes a guest appearance singing the blues ballad made famous by Ray Charles “Drown in my own tears” to great effect.

Stevie’s own compositions show his understanding of the genre and are well constructed, with songs such as “The Money’s All Gone” dedicated to Buddy Guy and “Juke Box Baby” which is a tip of the hat to Chuck Berry and other early Rock and Roll pioneers. I played on a few tunes and had great fun doing “battle” with Stevie on the Larry Davis classic “Texas Flood” which I recorded in 1977 with Roomful of Blues for our debut album.

Altogether, this is an impressive set of music peppered with a few nods to early Blues, Rock and Roll and R&B demonstrating the talents of Stevie as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. I think the joy we had making it comes through strongly and will inspire repeated listening."

Enjoy!

RoNNIE EARL

"Stevie Silver has been a long time contributor and guitar player in the Boston area blues scene. I am proud to having been his teacher

back in the late 1980's.  He is a well studied practitioner of West Side Chicago blues, loves the genre and is a solid, steady traditional blues player."

RONNIE EARL