CD review
Kingdom Brothers Signs of the Times This is a review of the latest CD from a local band Kingdom Brothers. I have know these guys for a few years now, this is their 3rd album. This album is call “Signs of the Times”, personally I think it’s their best one yet. There is a mixture of original & cover songs, for me I think the originals are the highlights of this album. Kingdom Brothers is consider a Blues band, for me I think they are more than that, I feel they have a style all their own. This band was formed in 2005 by Bass player Bob Walther. Bob's dream was to do something different in the St. Louis music scene, and I believe that he accomplished it. So let’s talk about what makes this band so awesome. First off you have Chris Shepherd on lead vocals & guitar, Chris’s vocals are so powerful and full of emotions on each song. Chris has such a way to bring you into the song so that you can actually feel what the song is about. it doesn't matter if Chris is doing low down Blues number or a soft ballad he always delivers. On lead guitar you have Ron Roskowske, Ron is simply a master at the guitar. The first time I saw Ron perform it was so amazing, I would have to say that Ron is one of, if not the Top Guitarist in St. Louis. Ron's guitar playing is not only a pleasure to hear on the CD, but if you have ever seen him perform live than you have witness a work of art. On keyboards we have Stan Gill, Stan is amazing on the keyboards. He gets quite a few solo spots on this album and also has a song on here that he wrote “Heartbeat Away” it’s kind of got that New Orleans feel to it. I could see people down in the French Quarter dancing to this song. Stan can tickle the ivories as well if not better then some of the best. Now we can forget the rhythm section which is Bob Walther on Bass & Rusty Parker on Drums (Joe Warmbrodt on “I’d Rather Go Blind”). This rhythm section really gives this album the deep feeling that this album has, rather it be the Bluesy sound or a bit of a Jazz feel. Bob & Rusty really lay it down. They start this album off with an upbeat tune “Make it Right”. This song really highlights both Ron & Stan almost in a battle with a cool Jazz feel. Then we go into a cover by Albert King “Oh, Pretty Woman” which the whole band nails. Next, we have the Title song “Signs of the Times” which is a song that we can really use right about now. Chris’s vocals on this song are so powerful. I am going to pick a few of my favorite songs. “Walkin’ In Love” written by Chris Shepherd. This song has a real good Bluesy/Rock feel to it, the lyrics are well written. The phrase Walkin’ in Love is such great way of saying that I love being with you. Another favorite is “St. Louie Bond” this also written by Chris Shepherd. This has a great shuffle to it, plus it’s about St. Louis, MO. Which you can go wrong with that. Then they really make it a feel-good song by having friends in the background singing the chorus. Great touch. Like I said in the beginning of this review, I think this is their best CD to date. If you ever get a chance to go see this Band I highly recommend it. You hear some great music. To find out more about this band go to their website @ https://kingdombrothersband.com/home
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AuthorHello, My name is Michael. I am into music, have been for over 48yrs. Big fan of all kinds of music, right now it has been the Blues for the last 10yrs. I do not play any instruments, But I very interested in the recording aspect of the industry. Have messed around with it a little and always learning new things about it. I have met many wonderful people because of Music.. Hope you enjoy my Blogs... In the last two years I have been producing House Concerts. I also in the past 2 years got to produce and engineer an album for a very good friend of mine from Sweden "Magpie". Archives
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