Albert Collins, Pat Travers, B.B King, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Son Seals, Tommy Castro, Larry Carlton, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Booker T. & the MG's, Albert King, Eric Clapton, Tab Benoit, The Ford Blues Band, Freddy King, The Beatles...just to name a few.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – Cold Wind Records is proud to announce the signing of Altered Five. The Milwaukee-based blues/rock band will release its debut album, Bluesified, in March 2008, and the CD will be distributed nationwide by Allegro Corporation.
Formed in 2002, the band has built a solid reputation with its innovative brand of rockin' rhythm and blues. According to prominent blues journalist Dave Rubin, "Altered Five re-imagines rock hits with the hip sensibility of jazz, the energy of the toughest rock 'n' roll and the soul of the blues. Singer Jeff Taylor transforms every song into a funky R&B workout while guitarist Jeff Schroedl comps and solos with consummate taste, tone and technique."
Cold Wind president Tim Bradach said of the deal, "The group has an uncanny ability to transform songs into their own distinctive sound, and the singing and playing is tremendous. I'm absolutely thrilled to be able to bring them to our label."
Bluesified captures the full flavor of the band's powerhouse live performances. Recorded in Madison, Wisconsin, the album's ten songs have an instant familiarity yet the arrangements ooze with originality. The rhythm section, featuring Scott Schroedl (drums) and Mark Solveson (bass), is dripping with gutsy grooves over which Jeff Schroedl and keyboardist Raymond Tevich blend their stinging riffs and solos. Taylor's booming baritone delivery rounds out the group's sound.
Contact:
No Frills Media, 262-549-9314, banddude@alteredfive.com. Altered Five is booked by Best Artists at 414-525-8095 or best_artists@msn.com. Also visit www.alteredfive.com or www.myspace.com/alteredfiveband.
About Cold Wind Records:
Founded in 1988, Cold Wind Records is a leading independent blues record label. The company's catalog consists of titles by many blues luminaries, including Lazy Bill Lucas, Lamont Cranston, Big George Jackson, Percy Strother, and Mojo Buford. Cold Wind is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, and distributed by Portland, Oregon-based Allegro Corporation, one of the largest independent distributors of music in North America.
no way!!! whats up jeff?!?!? i stopped in the coffee shop a couple of times over the years, but never seemed to be able to catch you. good to see your still playin. I'll definitly check out some gigs soon! gedal
ahhh! Now I remember where I've heard of you guys! My dad knows Mark! I've actually seen you guys before, though I can't remember the exact name of the place... It had something to do with a pier...
Hey guys, I've heard so much about you from Jake @ Paradyme - nice to meet you out here in cyberspace. Loved your Xmas tune on the comp disc. Hope to catch you live one of these days. Beth from CBB
