MEDIA QUOTES:
“… a joyous blast … has a terrific good time feel … tasty harp fills and jaunty
vocals … atmospheric swamp blues featuring a slinky and funky drum
pattern from Black … smoldering … excellent album … very pleasing
indeed.”
Dave Drury
Blues Matters (British), August/September Issue 61
"Happy as a Monkey is a brilliant collection of blues songs with a dash of
folk and roots ... It is one of the best albums this year!"
www.ROOTSTIME.be (Belgium)
" ... the singing was superb ... Black's edgy harmonica ... really well written
and performed originals ... killer musicianship and vocals ... one of the
better releases from Canadian artists this year ..." (read full review)
John Vermilyea
Blues Underground Network
" ... I can't get enough of this Canadian's back porch and infectious brew of
blues ... the best of old school ... mournful harmonica ... feel good grooves ...
a knack for attaining an authentic blues sound ... " (read full review)
Greg "Bluesdog" Szalony
Blues Blast Magazine, New Jersey U.S.A.
" ... such a good CD ... strong singing ... Alan Black is not your average
songwriter ... one of the few to play harmonica from the drum kit and do it
well ... "
John Valenteyn
Toronto Blues Society, Maple Blues Newsletter, Dec. 2010 Issue
" ... a man having a love affair with music ... a guy with special talents ...
Nowhere do his individual talents come out more than his latest CD called
Happy As A Monkey ... It's well worth the listen ..."
Peterborough Examiner, Canada (read full review)
"...Alan Black's harmonica wails like a banshee..."
Dirty Linen Magazine, Baltimore U.S.A. (now online at www.driftwoodmagazine.com)
"...he contributes some beautiful sounds, his playing dotted with western,
country and delta phrasings..."
Peterborough Examiner, Canada
"He listens, executes and never falls prey to overkill."
Mariposa Notes, Canada
"...crackerjack player..."
The Complete Guide to Toronto, Canada
"...tight guitar/harp interplay, and always biting rhythms..."
Stereophile Magazine, Los Angeles, U.S.A.
"...the sturdy and playful work of Alan Black on drums."
Peterborough Examiner, Canada
"His seamless ability to switch styles makes his work a complement to
everyone he shares the stage with."
Peterborough Examiner, Canada
"Black, as well as being a great blues drummer, also plays harmonica and
sings - frequently in the same song."
Toronto Star, Canada
vocals … atmospheric swamp blues featuring a slinky and funky drum
pattern from Black … smoldering … excellent album … very pleasing
indeed.”
Dave Drury
Blues Matters (British), August/September Issue 61
"Happy as a Monkey is a brilliant collection of blues songs with a dash of
folk and roots ... It is one of the best albums this year!"
www.ROOTSTIME.be (Belgium)
" ... the singing was superb ... Black's edgy harmonica ... really well written
and performed originals ... killer musicianship and vocals ... one of the
better releases from Canadian artists this year ..." (read full review)
John Vermilyea
Blues Underground Network
" ... I can't get enough of this Canadian's back porch and infectious brew of
blues ... the best of old school ... mournful harmonica ... feel good grooves ...
a knack for attaining an authentic blues sound ... " (read full review)
Greg "Bluesdog" Szalony
Blues Blast Magazine, New Jersey U.S.A.
" ... such a good CD ... strong singing ... Alan Black is not your average
songwriter ... one of the few to play harmonica from the drum kit and do it
well ... "
John Valenteyn
Toronto Blues Society, Maple Blues Newsletter, Dec. 2010 Issue
" ... a man having a love affair with music ... a guy with special talents ...
Nowhere do his individual talents come out more than his latest CD called
Happy As A Monkey ... It's well worth the listen ..."
Peterborough Examiner, Canada (read full review)
"...Alan Black's harmonica wails like a banshee..."
Dirty Linen Magazine, Baltimore U.S.A. (now online at www.driftwoodmagazine.com)
"...he contributes some beautiful sounds, his playing dotted with western,
country and delta phrasings..."
Peterborough Examiner, Canada
"He listens, executes and never falls prey to overkill."
Mariposa Notes, Canada
"...crackerjack player..."
The Complete Guide to Toronto, Canada
"...tight guitar/harp interplay, and always biting rhythms..."
Stereophile Magazine, Los Angeles, U.S.A.
"...the sturdy and playful work of Alan Black on drums."
Peterborough Examiner, Canada
"His seamless ability to switch styles makes his work a complement to
everyone he shares the stage with."
Peterborough Examiner, Canada
"Black, as well as being a great blues drummer, also plays harmonica and
sings - frequently in the same song."
Toronto Star, Canada
VIDEO:
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AUDIO:
Listen to some sample clips from Alan's
new album "Happy As A Monkey":
1. When I Hear You
2. Good Advice
3. She's Winning
new album "Happy As A Monkey":
1. When I Hear You
2. Good Advice
3. She's Winning
Alan Black and the Steady Band
perform "Congo Square" by Sonny
Landreth
Market Hall Performance Centre
Peterborough, Ontario
perform "Congo Square" by Sonny
Landreth
Market Hall Performance Centre
Peterborough, Ontario
"When I Hear You"
Alan Black and the Steady Band
perform "Good Advice"
Market Hall Performance Centre
Peterborough, Ontario
perform "Good Advice"
Market Hall Performance Centre
Peterborough, Ontario
Performing with Jackson Delta
Showplace Performance Centre
Peterborough, Ontario
Showplace Performance Centre
Peterborough, Ontario