{"id":10759,"date":"2013-03-21T13:12:02","date_gmt":"2013-03-21T18:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=10759"},"modified":"2013-12-10T03:05:44","modified_gmt":"2013-12-10T08:05:44","slug":"record-of-the-issue-the-hallelujah-bums-lp-out-now-on-hill-country-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/record-of-the-issue-the-hallelujah-bums-lp-out-now-on-hill-country-records\/","title":{"rendered":"Record of the Issue: The Hallelujah Bums Lp out now on Hill Country Records"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Bingo Gunter<\/strong> – published in The Local Voice #176<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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According to\u00a0George Milburn<\/b>\u00a0in his\u00a0Hobos Hornbook,\u00a0<\/i>\u201cThe song was found scribbled on the wall of a Kansas City jail where an old hobo, known as \u2018One Finger Ellis,\u2019 had spent the night recovering from an overdose of rotgut whiskey.\u201d And such is the story about the origins of one of Mississippi\u2019s newest editions to the music scene.\u00a0The Hallelujah Bums<\/b>\u00a0is recently out on\u00a0Hill Country Records<\/b>\u00a0and promises to lend itself to many a rowdy listen.\u00a0\"Hallelujah<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Fans of hill country blues and traditional songs will find a lot to like with the release of the first record by The Hallelujah Bums. Offering a selection of songs from\u00a0Alan Lomax<\/b>\u2019s collection, this album transplants the listener to the front porch of good friends on a sunny Sunday afternoon. And, just our luck, these friends are amazing musicians. Led by\u00a0Justin Showah<\/b>\u00a0(formerly of<\/i>\u00a0Jimbo Mathus & The Tri-State Coalition, Hill Country Records<\/b>), the other members include\u00a0Carl Massengale<\/b>\u00a0(The Revelators), Robert Chaffe<\/b>\u00a0(Kudzu Kings<\/b>),\u00a0Max Williams<\/b>\u00a0(Kudzu Kings<\/b>,\u00a0George McConnell & The Nonchalants<\/b>),\u00a0Jeff Calloway<\/b>, and\u00a0Ted Gainey\u00a0<\/b>(Blue Mountain<\/b>, who recorded and produced the record as well).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Hallelujah<\/a>
Ted Gainey and Justin Showah, aka Hallelujah Bums. Photograph by Newt Rayburn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u00a0<\/span>There are a couple of key tracks on here. First, \u201cBullying Well\u201d is a raunchy, bluesy take on the old classic which Showah hopes revives the spirit of\u00a0Rose Hemphill<\/b>. Your feet will sure to be patting time and your legs will itch to start dancing. You can just picture the guys playing, really enjoying themselves. Another memorable song is the one Showah included to pay homage to dear friend,\u00a0Ed Dye<\/b>. This rendition of \u201cShortnin\u2019 Bread\u201d puts a smile on your face and gets your head to start nodding in time with the beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>This album has the capability of reintroducing these classic songs to a whole new generation of fans. If you often wish to be on your front porch, rocking in your chair with the sun on your face, this record can help you imagine yourself there.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>You can pick up your copy in Oxford at\u00a0The End of All Music<\/b>, naturally, or order online at Hill Country Records website.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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