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16 Blues Music Award Nominations in 8 years!



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Member Since8/26/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.bluebellarecords.com
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Please note: Blue Bella Records is not currently signing bands. Thank you.

“Though marketing music is more challenging than ever in today’s world, the talented and creative Nick and Kate Moss produce high quality, uncompromised Blues music and use modern media to publicize and deliver it. Musicians and music lovers admire and appreciate their artistic and business success. Thanks for doing it right with so much style and class.”
—BOB MARGOLIN


“Blue Bella is a relatively new blues label that has centered itself in the modern Chicago blues tradition. Besides having Nick Moss and the Flip Tops as an anchor group they have released a collection of other players who bring a new vitality to the music. Gerry Hundt, Bill Lupkin and Kilborn Alley are making exciting contemporary blues discs. I always have a great sense of anticipation when I receive a new package from the Blue Bella folks. I know it is going to be music that I both want to hear and share with my audience, and the packaging reminds me of the days when there were LP’s with great liner notes and photos.” —BILL WAX,
Program Director and show host for B.B. King’s Bluesville on XM/Sirius Radio; recipient of 2006 KBA Award for Commercial radio

“Blue Bella has made a deep commitment to the true blues tradition, releasing albums that are produced with great taste and real blues feel. They are determined to bring a whole batch of worthy new artists to the attention of the blues-buying public and nurture some of the finest next generation blues musicians.”
—BRUCE IGLAUER,
Alligator Records; recipient of 2008 KBA Award for Producer; recipient of 2006 KBA Award for Record Label

“I’ve worked with Blue Bella Records for years now, and I’ve never once felt like I was dealing with a record label, per se — I always thought of Blue Bella as what you might call a ‘musician’s cooperative.’ Nick and Kate have an absolutely fantastic feel for the blues, and it’s demonstrated in everything they do. Great, honest Chicago blues, no frills, no slickness — just that unmistakable, timeless sound, beautifully propelled into the 21st Century.”
—SEAN McDEVITT,
Journalist; recipient of the 2006 KBA Award for Print Journalism

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Nick Moss & the Flip Tops
Play It 'Til Tomorrow (1008)

Play It ’Til Tomorrow is Nick Moss’ most ambitious recording project yet: two jam-packed discs spotlighting the entire width and breadth of his band’s sonic attack. Longtime fans will immediately recognize the stinging electric blues sound that characterizes the first CD, but on disc two Nick introduces an ‘unplugged’ side that he’s never before tapped in the studio. 28 tracks! Featuring Gerry Hundt, Willie Oshawny, and Bob Carter, with guests Eddie Taylor, Jr and Barrelhouse Chuck.

"...from the first hard-rocking chorus of 'Late Night Saint', the opening number on disc one here, it's clear that guitarist/vocalist Nick Moss is going for broke on this one - full steam ahead, and damn the consequences.... the level of energy and commitment the principals bring to it should make it appealing to a wide spectrum of blues lovers, not just dyed-in-the-wool postwar purists."
- Living Blues, Oct/Nov 2007
(David Whiteis)


Gerry Hundt
Since Way Back (1009)
Gerry's MySpace page

For his own debut as the leader, Gerry Hundt brings a rousing, brash album to the welcome mini-revival of blues mandolin recordings, seasoned with the raw vintage Chicago blues flame also kept so well by the Flip Tops. Featuring Nick Moss on bass, Willie Oshawny ..s, Bill Lupkin on harp, Josh Stimmel on guitar and Bob Carter on drums! Piano ace Barrelhouse Chuck guests on one track.


The Kilborn Alley Blues Band
Tear Chicago Down (1010)

The follow-up to the Blues Music Award-nominated Put It In The Alley! According to Chicago blues matriarch Mary Lane, “You meet a lot of people in a lifetime in music, and the guys in Kilborn Alley are the kind I can say I am glad to know. They have that crazy love for blues and stay true to it.” Nick Moss produced the recording and joins the band on guitar on three tracks. Also guesting are Gerry Hundt and Abraham Johnson.


Bill Lupkin
Hard Pill To Swallow (1011)

Hard Pill to Swallow is the proper prescription for all blues fans suffering from blues scene lethargy. This all-original, 14-track, no-filler harmonica blues, derived directly from the source, simmered and steeped for more than forty years, is good for all that ails you and is guaranteed to make you feel all right, all night. And baby, tomorrow you may just have to have a little more. Rock-solid ensemble band includes Nick Moss on guitar and Gerry Hundt on guitar and mandolin!

''... in the ranks of postwar revivalists there are few who can purvey this kind of music with more passion, honesty and sureness that Lupkin and the crew he's assembled here. Aficionados of this still-potent style will find much to savor over the course of this set."
- Living Blues, Oct/Nov 2007
(David Whiteis)

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Don't forget these critically-acclaimed 2006 releases!!

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Nick Moss & The Flip Tops
www.nickmoss.com

NOMINATED FOR TWO 2007 BLUES MUSIC AWARDS: ALBUM OF THE YEAR & TRADITIONAL BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR!

"... his approach to this music makes him arguably the most exciting young blues player on the scene today ... It's a combination of talents that allows the best bands to transcend their genres, and that's they key to Nick Moss & the Flip Tops' appeal. They play with fire and fury but also with control, constructing a brilliant set that never gets boring."
-Blues Revue Magazine
(Oct/Nov 2006)

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Bill Lupkin
www.billlupkin.com

"His solo studio debut, Where I Come From, is a sure contender for comeback album of the year, and the disc's 13 originals prove that Lupkin's powers have not diminished... Where I Come From is an essential purchase for harp fans."
-Blues Revue Magazine
(Oct/Nov 2006)

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The Kilborn Alley Blues Band
www.kilbornalley.com

NOMINATED FOR 2007 BLUES MUSIC AWARD: BEST NEW ARTIST DEBUT!

"Teriffic... Put It In The Alley hews close to Chicago's classic sounds. Andrew Duncanson's vocals and Joe Asselin's harp infuse the disc with a serious Junior Wells vibe; Nick Moss' production contributes to the feel."
-Blues Revue Magazine
(Dec/Jan 2007)

InfluencesJimmy Rogers, Muddy Waters, Freddie King, B.B. King, Magic Slim, Magic Sam, Johnny Littlejohn, Jimmy Dawkins, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Earl Hooker... you get the idea.
Sounds LikeChicago Blues!
Record LabelBlue Bella Records
Type of LabelIndie


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BLUE BELLA RECORDS
Delivering Classic Chicago Blues In A Whole New Package
Since 1998!

Blue Bella Records is doing something different: bringing back the traditional style of Chicago blues music, with an emphasis on not only keeping the classic Chicago sound alive, but making it appeal to a larger audience as well—across the country and around the world.

Founded in 1998 by Nick Moss, Blue Bella Records was an answer to dwindling opportunities from record labels to record and promote Nick’s traditional Chicago blues music sound (which he initially learned from working closely with blues artists like Jimmy Rogers, Jimmy Dawkins, and Willie “Big Eyes” Smith). After recording the first three Nick Moss & the Flip Tops albums for Blue Bella, First Offense (1998), Got a New Plan (2001) and Count Your Blessings (2003) in four different studios, Nick decided to take full control and create his own studio, Rancho de Rhythm (in Elgin, IL). He subsequently recorded and released two more Flip Tops projects, Sadie Mae in 2005 and Play It Til Tomorrow in 2007. The band’s critically-acclaimed 2006 release, Live at Chan’s with special guest Monster Mike Welch, was just that: a live recording via mobile sound studio at a Woonsocket, RI blues club. The success of that release inspired the return to the same venue and another serving of the good stuff... Live At Chan's: Combo Platter No. 2 with special guest Lurrie Bell was released April 2009, again to critical acclaim (including a 1 spot on the Living Blues Radio Chart!)

Since it’s inception, Blue Bella Records has quadrupled in size to comprise four bands and eleven recordings, including Flip Top band member Gerry Hundt (Since Way Back - 2007), harmonica ace Bill Lupkin (Where I Come From – 2006 /Hard Pill To Swallow - 2007), and the “young guns” of the genre, The Kilborn Alley Blues Band (Put It In The Alley – 2006 / Tear Chicago Down - 2007). The label’s impressive releases garnered attention right out of the box; Blue Bella Records and its artists now boast sixteen Blues Music Award nominations since the release of Moss’ second effort, Got A New Plan, in 2001.

Having recently celebrated its 10 Year Anniversary in 2008, Blue Bella Records is making noise within the blues community as people listen and remember how good blues once sounded... and in fact, sounds once again.


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TC & HELLFIRE REVIVAL

TC & HELLFIRE REVIVAL



Nov 24 2009 3:41 PM

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THANKS FOR THE ADD!!!!!!!

 

HELLFIRE REVIVAL AVAILABLE ON I TUNES & www.radiofreetexas.org

 
 

Reggie Miles

Reggie Miles



Nov 23 2009 10:22 PM

Here's a video that was captured of me offering my bottleneck slide
interpretation of an old blues song, Goin' T' Brownsville, on open mic
night at Old Strokers in Everett, WA. It starts out with me briefly
introducing my homemade "Nobro" resophonic guitar and explaining some
of the various recycled garage sale junk that I used in it's
construction. Enjoy!


Reggie Miles' Goin' T' Brownsville



Larry Flet

Larry Flet



Nov 23 2009 8:41 PM

Hello,



I announce that my new title Reggae "Rester Zen, Rester Cool"
will listen from Thursday on my page, I invite you to come and listen and give
me your opinion!



I hope you enjoy it



With all my friendship



Larry

Jazz & Blues Florida - www.JazzBluesFlorida.com

Jazz & Blues Florida - www.JazzBluesFlorida.com



Nov 21 2009 5:45 AM


 

Pete BD Fetters Band

Pete BD Fetters Band



Nov 18 2009 3:13 PM

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AL STONE / GUITAR

AL STONE / GUITAR



Nov 18 2009 12:14 AM

Thanks,
for stopping by, hope you enjoy my music, I am working up some shows
for, 2010, and have released a new CD.  Have a
favorite venue ?  Tell them about me, as I would be Glad to book a show with them.
There will also be a feature review of my CD in " Blues Matter's "
Magazine, issue #52 [ DEC/JAN ] the U.K.'s  most popular Blues
magazine. here is a link for more of my music http://cdbaby.com/cd/alstone Also at itunes   http://www.apple.com/downloads/  ; just search "Al Stone I Want It All"





Thanks for your time.


Your friend in music


Al Stone


www.myspace.com/alstonetheshakers
Pete BD Fetters Band

Pete BD Fetters Band



Nov 14 2009 4:50 PM

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Dylan Jones



Nov 13 2009 4:34 AM

Thanks  for the  add !  Great  label , great  artists.  Keep  up  the  good  work .
Angela Brown

Angela Brown



Nov 8 2009 1:10 AM

Hello, all of you in the company!     AB
James Reeser & The Back Seat Drivers

James Reeser & The Back Seat Drivers



Oct 29 2009 8:35 PM

You need to check out the new Victoria "Blowbox" Harp amp! I was instrumental in designing and getting into their line of top shelf amps. Go to youtube and search me "James Reeser" and there are a couple of recent vids featuring it. 

It is a 45 watt 2X8 amp. It looks like a tweed head but yes it has 2 8" speakers in it. No one can believe such a fat rich tone comes from a little amp. It is versatile... light weight... It can be plugged into any speaker cab as it has 2, 4 and 8 ohm output taps. It also has a switch that makes it either a stock 59 Bassman if that is your tone (also for guitar if desired) or flip the switch for the harp special circuits and rich fat harp tone! And yes has plenty of power as a stand alone to keep up with just about any band.

James Reeser
Nathan Phyerstone

Nathan Phyerstone



Oct 28 2009 10:31 AM

Thank you for sharing myspace and allowing me to share yours!

(Bassist)
NATHAN PHYERSTONE
(A Memphis Musician)
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Joey Pafumi

Joey Pafumi



Oct 27 2009 4:29 PM

Thanks for the add.Have a great day! Joey
Ardy Blues Band

Ardy Blues Band



Oct 26 2009 5:20 PM

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Paul Song Lyricist - 'Pocket Full of Songs'

Paul Song Lyricist - 'Pocket Full of Songs'



Oct 25 2009 5:21 AM

Cheers for the add & hope you like my songs & stuff:)!
Good luck & all the best from Paul:)!

Alicia V.

Alicia V.



Oct 23 2009 11:17 PM

Hi Blue Bella Records!
Thanks for the friend invite! I appreciate it! Have a nice weekend!
Blues on!
Alicia
Larry Flet

Larry Flet



Oct 23 2009 7:12 PM

Hello,

Do you like my music and my style?

You want me to produce but with the crisis ....

I have the solution for you!

This is not super important to have large grounds on:

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You can now invest in your pace and desire!

With small amounts!

So really if you're interested, I invite you to come invest in my future career


With all my friendship and my gratitude

Larry

Harpbrother Marvin

Harpbrother Marvin



Oct 20 2009 4:03 PM

Thanx for the friendship.

Great sound!

Peace,

Marvin
 

Barabi Blues Band

Barabi Blues Band



Oct 20 2009 7:01 AM

Thanks for the friendship, it's important to us!
Blues on!
oneway-up

oneway-up



Oct 18 2009 2:11 PM

Big Mamma’s Door

Big Mamma’s Door



Oct 17 2009 8:46 PM

Welcome through the door! Stop by and say hi anytime BMx
Steve Kelly

Steve Kelly



Oct 15 2009 3:06 AM

Many thanks for the add, the love and the musical connection.
May I wish you every success.
Love
St.Eve

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Shane Murphy

Shane Murphy



Oct 14 2009 6:43 PM


The CSL.Jr Band

The CSL.Jr Band



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Great Stuff as always, cant wait till you come to Missouri
Livin' the Blues

Livin' the Blues



Oct 11 2009 10:53 AM

Good stuff on your site. It..s a pleasure to be your friend. Peace!
Uncle DooDad

Uncle DooDad
Online Now!


Oct 8 2009 5:43 PM

Thank you for being our friend.  Uncle DooDad invites you to stop by http://www.uncledoodad.com/ and check out the live recordings we’ve posted from recent shows in Seattle, Portland and Bellingham.  Lots more streaming audio for free on the site too.

Cheers!

 

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