Jimmy Regal And The Royals – First And Last Stop
Jimmy Regal And The Royals – First And Last Stop
Format: CD – Vinyl LP – Digital
Label: Lunaria Records
Release: 2023
Release date: July 28, 2023
Creating a heady mix of New Orleans and North Mississippi rhythms, blended with their own Thames delta style, and some West African influences thrown in for good measure; the South London blues trio, Jimmy Regal and the Royals have delivered another fine example of blues fusion — this time with even more friends!
Jimmy Regal and the Royals are without doubt a unique band. “No other band is a three-piece with harmonica, guitar and drums, for a start,” mentions Joff. As a trio they have discovered interesting ways in which to experiment within the line-up, bolstering their sound as well as maximising the use of their instruments. With the guitar and harmonica taking on multiple roles, using effects pedals and innovative techniques, means they come out with exciting and creative music — setting them apart from the more traditional guitar bands on the circuit.
Website: https://www.jimmyregalandtheroyals.com/
Tracks:
01. (Got To Make A) New Flame
02. Ain’t Done Yet
03. Can’t Keep From Losing You
04. Do Whatever You Can
05. Empty Streets
06. You Can’t Run
07. Show Time
08. The First And Last Stop
09. Mickey Two Suits
10. Bones To Dust
11. Fat Man’s Chicken
12. Elmers End Blues
The Band:
Joff Watkins: Vocals, Harmonica and Guitar
CJ Williams: Guitar, Bass and Lap Steel
Sammy Samuels: Drums, Percussion and Backing vocals
Titch Walker: Trumpet
George Simmonds: Trombone
Al Nichols: Tenor Sax
Chris Rand: Tenor Sax
Alan Hughes: Djembe
Tricia Davies Nearne — Backing vocals