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Odell Harris
Searching for Odell Harris
Broke and Hungry Records
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Odell Harris plays rocking blues in the classic rowdy and loose-limbed north Mississippi tradition. He was known to most non-locals as an unrecorded rumor until this CD was cut in one night-'til-dawn session that must've been quite a time. Those who appreciate the classic, mid-'90s Fat Possum releases by folks such as T-Model Ford and RL Burnside will likely feel very comfortable in the company of Mr. Harris. New, lower price on Broke & Hungry titles.
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Jimmy "Duck" Holmes
Back to Bentonia
Broke and Hungry Records
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$13
Bentonia, Mississippi, is a small town of several hundred residents that has been home to celebrated bluesmen such as Skip James and Jack Owens who specialized in a haunting, high and lonesome blues technique. Jimmy "Duck" Holmes, owner and operator of Bentonia's famous Blue Front Cafe juke joint, was an avid student of Owens's and his approach owes a good deal to his mentor. Indeed, several cuts here feature the Owens' frequent collaborator, Bud Spires, on harmonica. There are also a couple tracks that are more rocking than one might expect from a Bentonian which feature the legendary Sam Carr on drums. These tunes are a bit less sure-footed than his other excursions, but also hint at Holmes' broader range of influences. Special kudos to the Broke and Hungry label for recording musicians who have mostly only existed in the realm of hearsay for us non-Mississippians. New, lower price on Broke & Hungry titles.