Nicky T And The Snake Charmers – Ain’t Wasting Time
Rich in soul and steeped in feeling, was crafted with passion, honesty, and respect for the tradition — carrying its message with conviction from first note to last
Nicky T And The Snake Charmers – Ain’t Wasting Time
Format: CD – Digital
Label : Independent
Release: 2026
‘Ain’t Wasting Time’ stands firmly rooted in tradition while driven by the present. Inspired by the greats and honed through years on stage, Nicky T and The Snake Charmers deliver a set of originals shaped by timeless influences and a deep, abiding love for the blues — paying homage to B.B. King, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Magic Sam, and Ronnie Earl.
Cuts like “Mistreating Mama” and “Feel Like a Hundred” capture the band’s natural swing and easy authority, while “Ain’t Wasting Time” and “Life on Life’s Terms” reveal a more introspective side, grounded in the realization that the time to chase what matters is now.
Nicky T and The Snake Charmers also tip their hat to those who paved the way, with “Thank You Magic Sam” and inspired readings of B.B. King’s “Guess Who” and Bobby “Blue” Bland’s “Lead Me On,” both featuring the soulful vocals of Greg Nagy.
A standout moment arrives with “The Glass,” a slow-burning blues featuring the masterful touch of Nicky T’s mentor, Ronnie Earl, alongside the emotive, bluesy vocals of Greg Nagy — a deeply felt exchange that underscores the album’s emotional core.
Rich in soul and steeped in feeling, ‘Ain’t Wasting Time’ was crafted with passion, honesty, and respect for the tradition — carrying its message with conviction from first note to last.
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Tracks:
01. The’s All I Need
02. Mistreating Mama
03. Feel Like a Hundred
04. Guess Who
05. The Glass
06. Thank You Magic Sam
07. Ain’t Wasting Time
08. Waiting On The Sunshine
09. Lead Me On
10. Charming The Snake
11. Life On Life’s Terms