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"MOVE" REVIEW from BLUES REVIEW! - December 22, 2011

Coyote Kings 

Move

Twin Lion/Hot Poop Records

BluesWax Rating: 9

  

Versatile, Solid, Sexy

The Coyote Kings, from the Pacific Northwest, is not a one-trick pony when it comes to creating and performing music. With soul and enthusiasm, they show off their versatility. The Coyote Kings consists of guitarist “Mondo Mike” Cook,  singer/songwriter/guitarist Robin Barrett, and  drummer Curtis “Rocket” JohnsonMove, their third release, also features outstanding vocalist Michelle “Mush” Morgan on seven tracks. This album offers a varied listening experience in that each song has its own unique sound, unlike blues albums from many other artists, where one may get the impression one is listening to the same song eleven times in a row.  

“Upside Down, Inside Out” is absolutely great. Cook plays guitar with ferocity and is no doubt among the best guitarists around. It just doesn‘t get any better than this. And when this track is done, there is not even time to cool off as “All Tangled Up” keeps the groove going with a strong, funky beat and Morgan’s sexy vocals. With a voice made special for the blues, she puts the “oomph” in this one. With a fiery naughtiness, she also adds a little sumpin’ sumpin’ to the track “Little Sumpmm Sumpmm’,” reminding me a bit of the spunky Sun recording artist Wanda Jackson.

The payoff on this album is a rocking sultry version of Smokey Robinson’s “Get Ready.” This is one tight cover, and the Coyote Kings make it their own, escorting the song into a new decade to become a party favorite for a new generation. This is solid album from start to finish, and I can’t wait to hear more from them.

Phillip Smith is a contributing writer at BluesWax.

(One slight correction: Robin played all of the guitar on Upside Down, Inside Out.)

You can find your very own copy of Move here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/coyotekingswmushmorgan

WALLA WALLA GUITAR FESTIVAL!!! - December 3, 2011

We're throwing a party and you're invited! (This is LARGE!)

Winter is upon us, but we're already planning for Spring. Introducing...

The Coyote Kings Invitational WALLA WALLA GUITAR FESTIVAL!

On Saturday, Mar 17, 2012 Walla Walla becomes host to The Northwest's hottest bands! 12 bands, 5 venues all within 5 blocks, in beautiful downtown Walla Walla! Here's the line-up...


Here's the line-up:
...


Coyote Kings w/Mush ~ with special guest Kenny "Blue" Ray
Jimmy Lloyd Rea & The Switchmasters ~ feat: The Reverend Danny G
The Randy Oxford Band ~ feat: Rafael Tranquelino & Jho Blenis
Kevin Selfe & The Tornados
Sammy Eubanks
Junkyard Jane ~ feat: Billy Stoops
Vaughn Jensen
Laredo Drive ~ feat Joe Smart (national flat-picking champion)
Wasteland Kings
Gary Winston & The Real Deal
Philly KingB
Siol (pronounced: "sheel") Celtic band. Our tip o' the hat to St Paddy's day!

And the venues:

1pm-4pm Acoustic showcase @ Walla Faces
Laredo Drive
Wasteland Kings
Siol

4pm-8pm The LARGE show @ Walla Walla Elks Lodge
Jimmy Lloyd Rea & The Switchmasters
The Randy Oxford Band
Coyote Kings w/Mush Morgan

8pm-12am Multi venue “Guitar Crawl” @…
Sapolil Cellars
Kevin Selfe & The Tornados
Gary Winston & The Real Deal
Charles Smith Winery
Junkyard Jane
Philly KingB & Larry Lear
CrossRoads Steakhouse
Sammy Eubanks
The Vaughn Jensen Band

12AM-1:30AM All-Star Jam @ CrossRoads
Hosted by Vaughn Jensen

You can get your tickets here: http://ckwm.ticketbud.com/wwguitarfestival

COYOTE KINGS W/MUSH MORGAN BRAND NEW CD "MOVE" OUT NOW!!! - October 7, 2011

TA DAH!!! The long awaited third offering from the new and improved Coyote Kings (now w/Mush), "Move" is out now! It's so brand new that not all of the reviews are in, but here's what some have to say about it...

"They say third time's a charm & "Move," the third offering from Coyote Kings & first with Michelle "Mush" Morgan, is definitely charmed. That "Rockin' Blues & Bluesy Rock ~ Smokin' Hot!" band from Walla Walla has outdone themselves with this stunner. When you take the writing skills of Robin Barrett & Curtis Johnson, the solid playing of Rob, Curtis, Tim, & Mike & add Mush Morgan's amazing vocals to the mix, the result is downright world-class.
From the rollicking barrel-house groove of "Wanna Come Home," to the tough, driving, lustful moans of "Lil Sumpmm Sumpmm," to the ode to the weekend warrior "Think It's The Good Life," & the ultimate slide guitar propelled driving song, "Blacktop Never Stop," Barrett shows why he's regarded as one of the top Blues & Roots writers currently making music.
Curtis "Rocket" Johnson surprises us with his superbly soulful vocals and writing, in his two offerings, the straight-up power Blues "Upside Down Inside Out" & "Downtown." How can a song have a tough Texas groove and feel good, almost euphoric dreaminess at the same time? Not sure, but "Downtown" delivers this amazing quality. You'll wish it went on for hours. I think you'll agree that it's about time Mr Johnson "stepped out from behind the drums!"
And now Mush Morgan... Coyote Kings' "Queen of Blue-eyed Soul," Michelle "Mush" Morgan, shows her jaw-dropping vocal skills on seven songs on Move; The heart-wrenching melodrama "Only Love I Know," the funk-in-your-face come-on "All Tangled Up," her sultry infatuation on "Drive Me," and powerful singing on "Everything Changes," along with her fantastic cover of "Get Ready," are a the icing on the cake that is Coyote Kings w/Mush Morgan's "Move."
It's rare these days when every song on an album is great, but... every song on Move is... well... great! Gonna be hard to pick a favorite... they're all awesome." ~ anonymous

"The CD ROCKS! In fact the WWBS liked it so much we sent it to the International Blues Challenge for Best Self-Produced CD!" ~ Patty Keys, President, Walla Walla Blues Society.

"So, lucky me, I got a pre-release CD & it is THE BEST!!!!! I danced my ass off for an hour! Can't stop listening to this awesome CD. Curtis doin' Downtown is sexy, Mush singing All Tangled Up, Only Love I Know & Everything Changes...well, talk about HOT!!! Robin has done an amazing job writing & recording, Mondo Mike & Tim Dallas are at their best with guitars in hand. This CD sounds like they are LIVE in your house! I love you all and thank you so much for your fantastic music!" ~ S. Clarke, Our dear friend & super fan.

How 'bout THEM apples!

And here's where you'll find it: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/coyotekingswmushmorgan
Warning: If you listen to the samples we know you're gonna need one or five (Christmas presents...) for your very own. We'll do our best to keep them in stock.

Also...

This is for those of you within traveling distance of Walla Walla. The Coyote Kings w/Mush Move CD release party is scheduled for 9pm, Oct 15, at Sapolil Cellars, 15 E Main, Walla Walla, WA. Sapolil boasts great wine and food, a full bar, & the best party atmosphere this side of the Mississippi.

And as if the release of this monumental CD isn't enough, the syndicated travelogue show, Next Stop TV, will be there to film it!!! This is your chance to hear "Move" performed live, buy the CD, eat, drink, and be merry, AND... AND... maybe even be on TV!!!

Last but not least...

We want to invite you to join our group Coyote Kings' Big Fat Page on Facebook. It's a great big bunch of the coolest people on earth & we'd be even cooler if you're part of it!


Well that's it, probably more than enough for now... oh wait... one more thing...

We love you very much!!!

Coyote Kings w/Mush Morgan
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