© 2007 Bonedog Records (880953002326)

This fine release from Bonedog Records once again hits the right chords for Soul music like real Memphis-styled horns, Staxy-rhythm, greasy organ, and soulful vocals.

Craig King was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and fell in love with music at a young age. As Craig puts it, "I grew up within an R&B/old school environment, but I listened to all types of music. When I was twelve, I bought a Frank Zappa album and couldn’t wait to get home to play it." While listening to the album his mother commented to his father, “I think that boy has lost his mind!” Living in the Hill District of Pittsburgh afforded Craig the opportunity to hear and see many well known local musicians, as well as nationaly known musicians, at the Crawford Grill, a Pittsburgh institution for live jazz and blues. Read the rest of this entry »