Reverend Raven: Press

Hi Guys, Wow "Live at Blues On Grand" is ONE HELL of an album!!! I'm proud to give it some "spins" on Triple R Blues Radio!!! See y'all T Panningen/The Netherlands

I sure am happy I bought this cd!!! If you like chicago blues you won't hear no better...Madison Slim is probably one of the top three harp players around!!! Keep it up Rev and the Boys!!!! Luv it, conrad

“Live at Blues on Grand” features three Reverend Raven originals and covers of Slim Harpo, Freddie King, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Frank Frost, and more. This four piece band puts out a big sound and I know they had the Kalamazoo crowd on their feet at the 2003 Festival. Crank this one up and you’ll feel like your there. Definitely put this onyour buy list which can be purchased at www.cdbaby.com

Reverend Raven and his Chain-Smokin’ Altar Boys have moved beyond novelty status to take their place as a solid and swinging Chicago-style blues band. With the Rev on guitar and most vocals, Madison Slim on harp and vocals, and the backing of Andre Maritato on bass and Kid Panosh on drums, this Milwaukee-based group puts on quite a show. They cover Slim Harpo (obviously a band favorite), Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy II, among others, and mix in a few respectable Rev compositions to fill out the program. While some bands do not hold up well on record in stretched out live performances, these bluesmen never run out of interesting things to say and play. The covers blend homage to the original versions with the band’s unique take on things. I thought they did especially well on Muddy’s “Sweet Man” and Leroy Carr’s “The Backscratcher.” Ron Eggleston

"A great discovery"

"Very nice stuff"

"Great stuff! One of the best Live blues releases I've heard lately."