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Media Applaud First Class Mayall, ‘Talk About That’

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John Mayall Portrait
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The indefatigable, 83-year-old John Mayall O.B.E. and his band are continuing their extensive 2017 touring schedule, as plaudits mount for the blues godfather’s new Talk About That album.

mayall-cdThe new release “is another in a long line of late career, solid albums by Mayall and his crew,” writes the alt-country, Americana, indie, rock, folk and blues blog Twangville. “Mayall continues to surround himself with fabulous musicians  like guitarist Rocky Athas, bassist Greg Rzab  and drummer Jay Davenport.

“Guitar slinger Joe Walsh joins on two great songs, ‘The Devil Must Be Laughing’ and ‘Cards on the Table.’ Mayall’s harp and vocals on a cover of Jimmy Rogers’ ‘Goin’ Away Baby’ may remind longtime followers of some of Mayall’s ’70s stuff with its relaxed, unhurried tone.

“’Blue Midnight’ is a haunting, jazzy affair, and check out ‘Across the County Line’ below to hear Mayall on the harp, keyboards and vocals on one of his own original compositions. And, an artist, he is still designing his own album covers – something he has done throughout his career.” The blog’s readers chose Talk About That among their top five albums of this winter, alongside titles by Tift Merritt, Vivian Cook, fellow veteran Delbert McClinton & Self-Made Man, and Brigitte Demeyer & Will Kimbrough.

John Mayall - The Making of "Talk About That"

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“On a compelling album, ‘The Devil Must be Laughing’ is the stand-out track,” writes arts website The Arts Desk, and Music Republic magazine adds: “’The Devil Must Be Laughing’  and  ‘Cards On The Table’  showcase Mr. Walsh’s fabulous guitar work and are highlights on this new album. But there’s more. Mr. Mayall did not need a VIP to bolster up the offering. No Siree Bob! It’s a lovely piece of work without the Eagle nipping in, but it’s a lovely bonus.”

February dates for the band in Spain are followed by other European shows in February, all through March and into early April. The band will play three nights, with two shows a night, at London’s Ronnie Scott’s on 6-8 April, marking their latest return to the famous venue where Mayall played an engagement around his 80th birthday in November 2014. “This was a night that belonged to a Bluesbreaker, and his latest line-up,” purred Blues Matters of that occasion.

A tour of the eastern United States is planned for late May, with shows in Mexico in later April and more dates constantly being added. A “comprehensive” UK tour is also being lined up for the autumn.

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  1. Ashok

    February 14, 2017 at 11:52 pm

    I’m 62 and have been listening to John May all since the early 70’s . I even watched him play live at Buddy Guy’s bar at Chicago during summer of 2000
    I hope to get some of his latest albums.
    Thanks Sir

  2. Mark O. Landis

    February 18, 2017 at 4:27 pm

    It would be really cool to see john Mayall do some reunions with past musicians that he worked with… Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Peter Green, Mick Taylor ( poor guy, he needs to get back to play’n), etc. I still remember John at Shank Hall, Milwaukee last Oct. 1st he’s amazing for 83 years young! I still remember Joe Walsh with the Eagles 6-28-80, Alpine Valley, I was lucky to be back stage-Awesome!

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