Mudd Pubby Records press release for: 7-9-05
“Long, Long Time Comin’†and “ Home Grownâ€
All songs written and performed by Bob Lawder
Bob Lawder was born in St. Louis Missouri, USA on October 6, 1951. Early on as a child he was introduced to the entertainment world by his mother Juanita. First in the area of tap dance at Sherman Park on the North side of St. Louis and later piano lessons. When Bob entered grade school he studied piano and began playing bass violin in the school orchestra. Bob switched from bass violin to cello by grade 4 and continued to play cello throughout his high school years.
By the time Bob reached junior high, Plymouth Jr. High in Webster Groves Missouri, he was exposed to the British Invasion (The Beatles) and musical endeavors began to change. Bob’s first exposure to the “rock and roll/rhythm and blues†world was rooted in local bands he played in and heard in St. Louis. Some of the bands Bob was in were: The Vegas, The Public Service/Public Service Blues Band, Mr. Gas, East, The Good Feelin’ and Marcel Strong and the Apostles. This early experience was rich with 60’s rock from The Kingsmen, The Animals, The Drifters, The Yardbirds and Strawberry Alarm Clock all the way to Jimi Hendrix, The Temptations, Sam and Dave, B.B. King, Albert King, Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan. Bob played and was exposed to many musical styles in his early years and it comes through in his music today.
Bob’s first solo release, “ Long, Long Time Comin’ â€, is a roller coaster ride of musical styles that incorporate of all these early influences including more contemporary influences like The Texas Tornadoes and his love for the early minstrel blues of artists like Mississippi John Hurt. The blues/rhythm and blues is represented by album cuts: “It’s Bad“, “Hypercaloric Nightmare†and “Read My Mind“. Minstrel Blues influence is found in album cuts: “Chickabee†and “Sweet Little Baby of Mine“. Elements of Folk Music are found in the cuts “Lay Me Down†and “Won’t Get Up Early“. Tex/Mex influences are heard in the cuts “Borderline†and “When the Morning Comes“. Finally, the early exposure to classical music and multi-cultural influences are heard in the instrumental cuts “Medicine Man“, “Priya Jit†and “Africa“.
Bob’s second release: “Home Grown†is a gumbo of musical styles too. His contribution to the Country Music genre can be heard in “Need Some Honey†and “Long Gone Yesterday“. Motown Ballads are well represented in: “Lookin’ For Loveâ€, “Late One Evenin’â€, “Things Are Fallin’†and “Memories of Youâ€. A touch of Zydeco is found in “Long, Gone, Long, Goneâ€. Folk ballads are represented in “Looks Like Rain†and “The Way Things Used To Be†(a tune that retells the infamous Lindberg Kidnapping in a contemporary Folk fashion). Alternative Pop is strong in “My Obcession†(yes we opted for the unique spelling with a “c†which imbeds the notion of one who‘s obsessed and crazy all at the same time). A bit of Jazz can be heard in “Satisfaction Guaranteed†and finally “ Minstrel Blues in the story of love, lovin’ and revenge in the tune “Annie Maeâ€.
So if your musical pallet is narrow and unyielding, you’re probably not gonna be a big Bob Lawder fan. But if you enjoy things that are different and unique, you’ll surely find some tunes on this album that you’ll enjoy.
My suggestion is buy the music, sit back, kick your shoes off and listen to Bob’s albums “Long Long Time Comin’†and “Home Grown†from the first cut to the last. They will be great additions to your musical library.
Thankyou for your interest in the music of Bob Lawder.
Much Love and Peace for the World,
Mudd Pubby Music and Bob Lawder
www.boblawder.com
Short Description for Bob Lawder
Bob Lawder: a multi-faceted artist in tune with his roots of blues/rhythm and blues who is truly influenced by music from all over the world………..a world music musician and songwriter
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.boblawder.com
Track List:
1. IT'S BAD
2. BORDERLINE
3. LAY ME DOWN
4. HYPERCALORIC NIGHTMARE
5. WON'T GET UP EARLY
6. MEDICINE MAN
7. CHICKABEE
8. WHEN THE MORNING COMES
9. SWEET LITTLE BABY OF MINE
10. READ MY MIND
11. PRIYA JIT
12. AFRICA
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
“Long, Long Time Comin’†and “ Home Grownâ€
All songs written and performed by Bob Lawder
Bob Lawder was born in St. Louis Missouri, USA on October 6, 1951. Early on as a child he was introduced to the entertainment world by his mother Juanita. First in the area of tap dance at Sherman Park on the North side of St. Louis and later piano lessons. When Bob entered grade school he studied piano and began playing bass violin in the school orchestra. Bob switched from bass violin to cello by grade 4 and continued to play cello throughout his high school years.
By the time Bob reached junior high, Plymouth Jr. High in Webster Groves Missouri, he was exposed to the British Invasion (The Beatles) and musical endeavors began to change. Bob’s first exposure to the “rock and roll/rhythm and blues†world was rooted in local bands he played in and heard in St. Louis. Some of the bands Bob was in were: The Vegas, The Public Service/Public Service Blues Band, Mr. Gas, East, The Good Feelin’ and Marcel Strong and the Apostles. This early experience was rich with 60’s rock from The Kingsmen, The Animals, The Drifters, The Yardbirds and Strawberry Alarm Clock all the way to Jimi Hendrix, The Temptations, Sam and Dave, B.B. King, Albert King, Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan. Bob played and was exposed to many musical styles in his early years and it comes through in his music today.
Bob’s first solo release, “ Long, Long Time Comin’ â€, is a roller coaster ride of musical styles that incorporate of all these early influences including more contemporary influences like The Texas Tornadoes and his love for the early minstrel blues of artists like Mississippi John Hurt. The blues/rhythm and blues is represented by album cuts: “It’s Bad“, “Hypercaloric Nightmare†and “Read My Mind“. Minstrel Blues influence is found in album cuts: “Chickabee†and “Sweet Little Baby of Mine“. Elements of Folk Music are found in the cuts “Lay Me Down†and “Won’t Get Up Early“. Tex/Mex influences are heard in the cuts “Borderline†and “When the Morning Comes“. Finally, the early exposure to classical music and multi-cultural influences are heard in the instrumental cuts “Medicine Man“, “Priya Jit†and “Africa“.
Bob’s second release: “Home Grown†is a gumbo of musical styles too. His contribution to the Country Music genre can be heard in “Need Some Honey†and “Long Gone Yesterday“. Motown Ballads are well represented in: “Lookin’ For Loveâ€, “Late One Evenin’â€, “Things Are Fallin’†and “Memories of Youâ€. A touch of Zydeco is found in “Long, Gone, Long, Goneâ€. Folk ballads are represented in “Looks Like Rain†and “The Way Things Used To Be†(a tune that retells the infamous Lindberg Kidnapping in a contemporary Folk fashion). Alternative Pop is strong in “My Obcession†(yes we opted for the unique spelling with a “c†which imbeds the notion of one who‘s obsessed and crazy all at the same time). A bit of Jazz can be heard in “Satisfaction Guaranteed†and finally “ Minstrel Blues in the story of love, lovin’ and revenge in the tune “Annie Maeâ€.
So if your musical pallet is narrow and unyielding, you’re probably not gonna be a big Bob Lawder fan. But if you enjoy things that are different and unique, you’ll surely find some tunes on this album that you’ll enjoy.
My suggestion is buy the music, sit back, kick your shoes off and listen to Bob’s albums “Long Long Time Comin’†and “Home Grown†from the first cut to the last. They will be great additions to your musical library.
Thankyou for your interest in the music of Bob Lawder.
Much Love and Peace for the World,
Mudd Pubby Music and Bob Lawder
www.boblawder.com
Short Description for Bob Lawder
Bob Lawder: a multi-faceted artist in tune with his roots of blues/rhythm and blues who is truly influenced by music from all over the world………..a world music musician and songwriter
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.boblawder.com
Track List:
1. IT'S BAD
2. BORDERLINE
3. LAY ME DOWN
4. HYPERCALORIC NIGHTMARE
5. WON'T GET UP EARLY
6. MEDICINE MAN
7. CHICKABEE
8. WHEN THE MORNING COMES
9. SWEET LITTLE BABY OF MINE
10. READ MY MIND
11. PRIYA JIT
12. AFRICA
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
- BLUES: Acoustic Blues
- BLUES: Rhythm & Blues
- TYPE: ACOUSTIC