This blues-surf-rockabilly combo from Des Moines, Iowa, plays more than 100 dates a year throughout Iowa and the Midwest.
Their self-titled CD has sold copies across the U.S. and in 12 countries. Bruce Iglauer, founder of Alligator Records, says of the CD: "This was a very enjoyable listen; everyone plays blues with a real sense of tradition, no desire to show off, and real ensemble work. Nicely done; thanks for sharing the good music."
The band, inspired by the likes of Bobby Blue Bland, Freddie King, Chris Isaak, Marc Ribot, T-Bone Walker, Tom Waits and Little Walter, has evolved into an incredibly tight ensemble that recalls the bands like The Paladins, Anson Funderburgh, James Harman and the late (great) Gary Primich.
The lineup: Scott Eggleston (guitar), Erich Gaukel (upright and electric bass), Neil Stoffregen (Hammond B3 organ) and Sam Mogerman (drums). Call 515-371-0200 or email thesoulsearchers@gmail.com for booking.
HEY! Your disc made it into the Top Ten BSPCD competition! Congrats, guys!
Here are the acts that made it to round 2 in the Best Self Produced CD.For the complete list go to http://www.blues.org/ibc/selfcd.php4.
The first round of judging for the BSPCD has wrapped up. The judges reported a tight field with a lot of great blues being produced. But only ten can go to the next round.
Round 2 CDs are: Dave Fields, “Time's A Wastin'” - Jersey Shore Jazz Blues Society Gregg Juke & the Mighty No-Stars, “Blues Power” - Blues Society of Western New York Harmonica Red and the New Heard, “I was Born in Louisiana” - Kentuckiana Blues Society James Hinkle, “Blues Now, Jazz Later” - North Texas Blues Society Laurie Morvan, “Cures What Ails Ya” - Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band, “Shuffle the Deck” - Connecticut Blues Society Sue Palmer and her Motel Swing Orchestra, “Sophisticated Ladies” Blues Lovers United of San Diego The Beat Daddys, “Five Moons” - Kentucky Blues Society The Randy Oxford Band, “Memphis to Motown” - South Sound Blues Association The Soul Searchers, “The Soul Searchers” - Mississippi Valley Blues Society Judges for round 1 came from dues paying radio personalities across the continent. Those who donated their time and talents are,
