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"Swing Shift", which is, I think,
a compilationn to conquor Europe is good party music and has the
following ingredients: everything is played with an overdose of
enthusiasm, the necessary variety, a considered ratio original
verses covers 7 & 7. These Bluescats can play all styles and
it seems to me that they'll put any festival, club or tent on
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One of the most swingin'
lively and lovely combos who play jump, jive, rock & roll, blues,
boogie and swing in the purest tradition. Behind the great Tim Casey's
own compositions, you can find lots of details coming from the musicians
who have deeply influenced him, Buy his "Swing Shift"
CD ....Great Vicente P. Zumel, La Hora Del Blues |
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If you like your blues with tons of horn mixed with a swinging, jumping, boogie beat, the Tim Casey and the Bluescats could rock your world. Real smooth. Casey penned half the tunes which is always a nice bonus. Bill Michell, Blues Bytes |
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This band uses instruments and amplifiers changed little from the 1950s, a vintage amalgamation of old woods, vacuum tubes and paper cone speakers. Playing blues from the time of big-finned cars, bad bourbon, fat steak and horizonless optimism. Sam Enriquez, L.A. Daily News |
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"Northwest combo effectively
captured live and direct. Good production on Casey's second CD showcases
this outfit's rockin' live show." Blues Access Magazine |
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Casey is the Guitarist,
but sax and piano are also to the fore, this bands sheer enthusiasm
really comes through on their "Live In Seattle" disc
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These guys are
really the Blues TIGERS and ready for the big time and national
recognition... |
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Great dynamics, fast or slow,
big sound, big band, big deal! Blues Review Magazine Tim Casey &
the Bluescats are the Northwest's version of "Roomful of
Blues" ....a little big band laying down lots of jump, '40s
and '50s style. Throughout, Casey's crisp, period guitar plays
nicely off the adrenaline blur of Chris Kliemann's pounding piano
and the propulsive horn section. |
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This band plays with flair and
finesse, and these cats are the essence of cool! They are a must-see
and the northwest is fortunate to have them. |
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This band is so hot, they were
called back for two encores. We could have listened to the Bluescats
all night, that's a fact! Robert and Carol Sawyer, Washington Blues Society President and Secretary Tim Casey and the Bluescats
lay down a fearsome swing/jump blues groove and are always entertaining,
not to mention ususally being the best dressed folks in the house.
"Swing Shift" the third CD from Los
Angeleno transplant Tim Casey and his rip-roarin', floor-stompin'
Bluescats is sunny, upbeat, danceable West Coast-style swing of
the first order. |
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It jumps, it swings, if that's what you're looking for, look no further, dig it Blue Suede News These guys are one of our favorite groups
to catch, and they regularly attract some of the better dancers
around for their swinging blues. They makeit move, and feature
two saxes and a trumpet plus a great piano player. |
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Definitely aimed at
those who like their blues with healthy doses of brass and sass,
a touch of cockiness pervades the entire album. James Fowler, L.A. Times |
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Over at the Mural Stage,
Tim Casey and the Bluecats had couples dancing to swinging blues
from the 1930s and 40s. Patrick MacDonald, Seattle Times (Bumbershoot '97) |
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The Bluescats swing with the best
of them and make you hungry for more. A class act, dressed to
impress, with a great show. |
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Swing
Shift delivers jump and swing, Texas and Chicago style shuffles and good old-time rock and roll. The horn section, with tight arrangements and impressive solo's is a key ingredient in this seven-piece band. Tim Casey and the Bluescats swing throughout this recording in a way that makes it obvious they both enjoy and understand the music. Tony Englehart , Blues On Stage |
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