NEW! The Hurricane Dale Thang
Bobby Hurricane Spencer and Jeff Dale
“The Hurricane Dale Thang” is a powerful combination of blues talent, making its live debut in 2018 when longtime friends Jeff Dale and Bobby Hurricane Spencer were joined by L.A. superstar musicians Elizabeth Hangan on bass and Albert Trepagnier Jr on drums. Jeff had a batch of songs he had written that felt like they needed other voices to connect with and he enlisted Bobby, Elizabeth, and Albert to take possession of them. Augmented by keyboard wizard Derek Phillips from Jeff’s South Woodlawners band and with other stellar L.A. musicians such as Lester Lands, Pat Zicari and Jim Jedeikin adding to the mix, the Hurricane Dale Thang touched down and blew audiences away.
While initially preparing to record the debut Hurricane Dale Thang album, tragedy struck. Bobby had a massive stroke in 2019 followed by several more medical complications the following year that hospitalized him again. With the unrelenting encouragement Bobby received from his wife Retha, he began the long hard climb to get his playing and singing chops back. There were no guarantees that he would ever be able to perform again but Bobby persisted, working every day to get better. Miraculously, after several years of doggedly trying, Bobby began to perform again. This re-opened the door for The Hurricane Dale recording project to finally be realized.
WE ARE SELLING A LIMITED NUMBER OF CD’S SIGNED BY BOBBY AND JEFF. ALL ORDERS WILL RECEIVE A JEFF DALE & THE SOUTH WOODLAWNERS GUITAR PICK ALSO!
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The making of this album wouldn’t be possible if not for the generosity of the following fantastic folks:
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Steve and Jeanne Murow/ Dr. Vicki Radel and Peter Lattey.
ANGEL PRODUCERS
Toni & Vin Espinoza, Carl & Betty Forster, Glenn Gross, Ron & Mary Jacobson, Marshall & Manisha Rea, and Russell Rhodes.
NEW! Blood Red Moon
Jeff Dale & The South Woodlawners
Mixing a lifetime of blues with elements of jazz, West African rhythms and solid R&B, along with his well-known sense of humor, Dale delivers an album filled with both menace and fun. “Blood Red Moon” was recorded with The Dirty Jacks, a young rhythm section that Jeff borrowed, as well as some of his long time South Woodlawners. Adding principal cellist from the L.A. Opera, Dane Little, to a couple of the tracks, Jeff Dale continues an outside the box approach to producing his blues.
Dale's lifelong career in music has had him not only playing with his blues heroes, but also encountering extraordinary musicians, producers and engineers outside of the blues world. Among these is Jeff Glixman, best known for his production on all the hit albums by the band Kansas in the 1970s (“Carry On Wayward Son,” “Dust In The Wind,” etc.), as well as other multi-platinum selling work from bands like the Georgia Satellites. Glixman and Dale have been friends for many years, and after hearing Dale's recent recording, Glixman insisted that he mix the album at his New Orleans studio. Adding another layer of exceptional talent to the album, David Donnelly, a Grammy® winning engineer for his work with Alan Parsons, mastered the record.
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ANGEL PRODUCERS
The making of this album wouldn’t be possible if not for the generosity of the following fantastic folks:
Wendy & Patrick Austin, Arlene Berger, Debbie & George Castleberry, Michael & Carolyn Gliona, Glenn Gross, Ron & Mary Jacobson, David Klawans, Benjamin Krepack, Lori Lucas, Sharon & Mike Kroopkin, Quentin & Louise Leef, Ruth McNevin, Steve & Jeanne Murow, Joyce Penn, Dr. Vicki Radel, Judith Reif, Robin & Sarah Russin, Dan & Alison Sonenfeld, Jeff Stone, and Pete Zifchak.
Lowell Fulson LIVE!
With Jeff Dale & The Blue Wave Band
Hi! One upside of the initial COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, was that I discovered a box of tapes in my basement. Among these treasures was a live recording of Lowell Fulson backed by Jeff Dale and the Blue Wave Band at Club 88 on November 5, 1983. On this particular evening, we were joined by Texas blues guitar great Pee Wee Crayton’s grandson, Marshall Crayton on tenor sax.
The tapes hadn’t been played in 38 years. I reached out to Lowell's estate and got their blessing to release this show. With “Lowell Fulson Live! With Jeff Dale and the Blue Wave Band” everyone can experience the greatness and dynamism of the late, great Lowell Fulson. This year is the 100th anniversary of Lowell Fulson’s birth and this release is a fantastic way to celebrate it!
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WHAT THEY’RE SAYING:
“Jeff Dale didn’t earn his blues in the cotton fields, he earned them on Chicago’s southeast side among the steel mills and all their toxic waste that was a way of life back in his day. Once again leading a bunch of cats that are serious about loving their work, this hard charging set is sure to bring millennials to the blues even if the leader of the movement has a load of grey hanging off his chin. Hard stuff delivered with a blast that could only have come from the steel mills.”
“After all these years, you don’t have to teach Jeff Dale the job anymore. With The South Woodlawners on ‘Blues Power’, he literally recorded a powerful album…”
Blues Power
Jeff Dale and the South Woodlawners
“Blues Power,” the newest album by Jeff Dale and The South Woodlawners, is exactly what the title says it is. After over 40 years of performing and writing original roots music, Jeff Dale delivers a batch of tunes that radiate his hard scrabble beginnings on the south side of Chicago, his resiliency through tough times and his well-earned sense of humor. “Blues Power” is Jeff Dale’s sixth commercial recording in the last nine years and here are some stand out facts:
Blues Power is co-produced by Americana legend, Marvin Etzioni. Marvin was an original member of the Geffen Records roots rock band Lone Justice and his playing and his producing credits can be found from The Counting Crows to Trombone Shorty to Stephen Stills and Judy Collins.
Guest performers on Blues Power include Rock n Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of the band Chicago, Lee Loughnane, members of Buddy Guy’s current band, the late James Cotton’s drummer, a young, hard touring jam rock band “Hunter & The Dirty Jacks”, and the first chair cellist of the L.A. Opera.
Blues Power is mastered by four-time Grammy® winning engineer Joe Palmaccio.
Thanks to the Angel producers for helping to make Blues Power come alive:
Raffi Adlan, Arlene Chernoff Berger, George & Debbie Leavitt Castleberry, Eddie Castro, Rena Schweizer & Peter Feldman, Michael & Carolyn Gliona, Dr. Bailey & Ruth Jacobson, Ron & Mary Jacobson, Tammy Kizer, Sharon & Mike Kroopkin, Quentin & Louise Leef, Gerald Magid, Jake Magid, Kevin Kroeker & Lynn Miyamoto, Steve and Jeanne Murow, Craig Pettigrew, Dr. Vicki Radel, Judith Reif, Corey Schiff, Kay & Cliff Shultz, Jeff Stone, Liane Thurow.
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“Jeff Dale will never stick to any set rules or any stereotyped conception of the blues. He absolutely must go his own way. That’s what drives his creative engine. He is one of the very few blues artists who performs mostly original songs at his shows. This album showcases his latest set of compositions and they are all of a piece. A brilliant achievement.”
The Southside Lives
Jeff Dale & Jeff Stone
An album 50 years in the making - Conveying their lifelong connection, Jeff Dale and Jeff Stone perform with an intimacy and familiarity that evokes sitting on their childhood front porches, playing together.
Executive producers – Ted Cooley, Quentin Leef, Steve Murow
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“Jeff Dale and the South Woodlawners support Honeyboy rather than trying to match or overwhelm him, and you can see and feel his evident satisfaction with their work. Clearly they all had a good time”
I’m Gonna Tell You Somethin’ That I Know
David “Honeyboy” Edwards w/ Jeff Dale & the South Woodlawners
Produced by Jeff Dale
Some Thoughts About Honeyboy
“…he evokes the smoldering intensity and elusive spiritual brilliance of the fabled Delta tradition as well as anyone alive, and better than most.” – Living Blues
“Honeyboy Edwards covered that bridge. He started off country, Mississippi, and by the time we got to hear him he is Chicago!”
– Keith Richards
“Jeff Dale and the South Woodlawners support Honeyboy rather than trying to match or overwhelm him, and you can see and feel his evident satisfaction with their work. Clearly they all had a good time, and I'm sure you will also as you view this video.”
– David Evans, Professor of Music Emeritus The University of Memphis
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“Understanding the primal blues truths, while undertaking modern aspirations for Chicago blues, Jeff expertly blends it all. In fact, there is no doubt that this album is truly great. He gives us a crystal clear picture of the more than excellent guitarist Jeff Dale, and then about this inspiring band. Their music features a dynamic and steady rhythm, and above all, emotional expressive vocals. All in all, “Good Music” radiates subtle and highly profiled blues power.”
Good Music
Jeff Dale and the South Woodlawners
Recipient of 2014 Pick of the Year from Blues In The Northwest and 2015 Shoutie Award from WXCI Connecticut!
Produced by Jeff Dale
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“Good old brand new blues. The Woodlawners deliver it all with class and style unlike any new or old artist out there.”
“Jeff Dale’s music is truly groundbreaking and if you love modern, pure Chicago blues with great guitar work, this “Blues Room” by Jeff Dale and his Woodlawners will ensure your fullest enjoyment.”
Blues Room
Jeff Dale and the South Woodlawners
Produced by Jeff Dale
My most sincere thanks to my Angel Producers 'cause the blues ain't nothin' without a little support. Names listed alphabetically:
Wendy and Patrick Austin, Amy Barrett, Arlene Chernoff Berger, George Castleberry and Debbie Leavitt, Eddie Castro and Celina Lew, Pat Ciliberto, Lady and Ben Edwards, Jill Freeman, Julie Graham, Stacey Hochstadter, C J Ihre, Phil Immergluck, Ron and Mary Jacobson, Larry and Bobbi Koonse, Susan Lasch Krevitt, Sharon and Mike Kroopkin, Bill Litviak, Lynn A Miyamoto, Steve Murow, Kai and Bill Murphy, Joy Neely, John Obrien, Craig and Judy Pettigrew, Corey Schiff, Liane Thurow.
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“Blues From The South Side Of My Soul is a great album, which gives us a crystal clear picture of excellent guitarist Jeff Dale. This album Jeff presents his vision with the presentation of 11 blues songs, which you must have. This music is ornamented dynamic and steady rhythm, sensitive guitar and expressive vocals. All in all, the album Blues From The South Side Of My Soul radiates the power of the blues.”
Blues from the South Side of My Soul
Jeff Dale and the South Woodlawners
Produced by Jeff Dale & Rich Hyland