BUDDY FLETT: Mississippi Sea

Buddy Flett

Mississippi Sea

© 2007 Out Of The Past, LLC (837101322089)

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Acoustic Louisiana Blues

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Out of the Past, LLC is Proud to Announce the Release of “Mississippi Sea” the Solo Debut from Buddy Flett. CD Release Date: April 17, 2007

Twelve songs performed on acoustic guitars by Singer/songwriter/guitarist Buddy Flett of the Bluebirds. Buddy continues to be the frontman for the Shreveport, Louisiana trio, and is currently with Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s “Blues From the Backroads” Tour until April 26th. Bunking with Hubert Sumlin and Pinetop Perkins on the Tour Bus, “young” Buddy (53) is getting the thrill of a lifetime, (and guitar lessons even in his sleep!), on this national tour. They are promoting the DVD/CD “10 Days Out”. Buddy’s song “Honk Tonk” from “10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads” is one of the featured tracks that Blues, Roots, and AAA have featured from the disc.

“Mississippi Sea” marks a bit of a departure from Buddy’s “sound” with the Bluebirds. Acoustic blues, nine songs written or co-written by Bud. A deep, laid back artistic statement by a passionate Observer of the South. The imagery on these original tunes is deeper than the Mississippi Sea. A wider point of reference than the Mississippi Delta, with the Deep South mystique of the Ark-La-Miss and the hard-edged feel pioneered by Texans like Lightnin’ Hopkins.

“Flett’s six-string work sounds like the missing Louisiana link to Elmore James and Muddy Waters” - Scott Jordan, Gambit Weekly, New Orleans.

The CD was Produced by Buddy Flett and Darren Osborn and recorded at Sandbox Studios in Shreveport. Legendary studio bassist Joe Osborn is the electric bass player on the five tracks that have drums and bass. Joe’s son Darren plays drums and was the recording engineer. Other guest musicians include guitarists Steve Howell and Jim Caskey and Kevin Smith. Kenny Wayne Shepherd plays the solo on I Hear Ya’ Callin.

Heavy portions of his acclaimed slide guitar playing and his whiskey burned vocals help define this album. This CD will solidify Buddy’s place among the top bluesmen of his generation, a peak that he approaches as the culmination of his 36-year career.

Buddy Flett resides in Shreveport, LA and started his career in 1975 at the legendary Lake Cliff Roadhouse and the infamous Bossier Strip where the likes of Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Sr., Gatemouth Brown and Hank Williams, Jr. all performed. Buddy was a founding member of A-Train, a very successful Blues/R&B band during the late 70's and 80's throughout the South. Buddy has written songs that have been recorded by John Mayall, Percy Sledge, and many others. He is also featured performing an acoustic solo of LeadBelly's "No More Cane on the Brazos" in the new Music Documentary on Louisiana, Robert Mugge's "Rhythms n Bayous". Buddy is currently on tour with Kenny Wayne Shepherd on his Ten Days Out: Blues From The Backroads Tour featuring collaborations with the greatest names in blues: Jerry "Boogie"McCain, Cootie Stark, Neal Pattman, Buddy Flett, B.B. King, "Gatemouth" Brown, Bryan lee, John Dee Holeman, Pinetop Perkins, Henry Gray, Calvin Jones, "Wild Child" Butler, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, "Cool John" Ferguson, "Steady Rollin" Bob Margolin, Lazy Lester and Noah Hunt.

Wednesday, February 14, 2007: On The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Buddy Flett performed with Kenny Wayne Shepherd "Tina Marie" off Kenny Wayne's latest, 10 Days Out (Blues From The Backroads) with Bryan Lee & Pinetop Perkins.

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  • Buddy is AWESOME
    author: Karen

    Absolutely love this CD....Buddy hope you continue to recuperate. You are THE MAN!!

  • Mississippi Sea
    author: B E Hynard

    I had never heard of Buddy Fleet until I watch the accompanying DVD with the Kenny Wayne Shepherd album 10 Days Out. Boy am I glad that I have heard of him. He brings a depth of knowledge and experience to the genre that is lacking in so many others of his ilk. Absolutely superb when is there going to be more!!!

  • One part Red River water and one part Mississippi mud....
    author: David Long

    Buddy Flett is the MAN!!!! Great music from a great musician. Buy this cd... I bought two. ;)

  • Mississippi Sea
    author: William O'Toole

    Amazing cd!Acoustic, electric Delta blues.Checkout his version of Done somebody wrong.

  • Mississippi Sea
    author: David Humphrey

    Great songs with an "old style" flavor that mixes with electric. I will be buying more of Buddy Flett.

  • Misssissippi Sea
    author: Robert Sneddon

    Enjoyed this very much. Since to hear Buddy Flett again as it has been a long time since The Bluebirds recorded.

  • mississippi sea
    author: BRYAN LAMBERT

    BUDDY - FANTASTIC MUSIC - YOU ARE THE BEST. IF YOU LOVE THE BLUES THIS IS THE BEST CD TO BUY!

  • I love Buddy Flett
    author: Nancy

    I'm always looking for new music, so when I heard Buddy play on the 10 Days Out tour, I started searching for his music. His slide guitar is awe-inspiring and his voice is so soulful, it gives me chills. It's hard to take this cd out of my player--I don't want to stop listening.

  • A refreshing find
    author: Scott C

    Glad I found this disc. I saw Buddy first on the 10 Days Out DVD, then they started playing a song from this disc on XM... I'm happy to have the chance to know about his music. A very enjoyable listen.

  • Soaked in Mississippi. Very funky. Great voice. Great slide guitar.
    author: Dan Nietupski

    This CD is soaked in the feelings of Mississippi and it is very funky. There is a lot of great toe tapping blues on this CD and Mr. Flett's distinctive voice is road tested and perfect for the blues. The slide guitar work is excellent.

  • This CD is Awesome I wish there was more music like this!
    author: Richard

    This music is great and the sound quality is good as well. This is some really good Crusty Blues!

  • author: Sharon Dousman

    Loved it. A new fan of this older breed of music.

  • Newbie Blues Fan
    author: Cree of the North

    As a new lover of the blues the acoustics are great!!! Need to hear more from Buddy Flett.....

  • Acoustic Blues rocks!
    author: Thomas Morse

    Classic acoustic blues at it's finest! Check out a live clip of Mississippi Sea on youtube.com Do a search for Buddy Flett.

  • Outstanding
    author: Wisconsin Al

    We picked up the CD in Memphis, we were told it was good, it is.

  • absolutely great - love it
    author: pam posey

    great style and lyrics, beautiful vocals, can't get enough

  • Great Stuff!
    author: Bob Bowler

    If you liked Buddy on Kenny Wayne Shepherd's "10 Days Out", you'll absolutely love this CD.

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