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by Kerri Simpson

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4am 03:48
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2.
Sam Pine 03:44
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3.
Twangin' a New Tune 05:21
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4.
For the Last Time 03:02
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5.
Outta Sight Outta Mind 03:48
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6.
Come on Babe 06:08
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7.
All My Tomorrows 04:29
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Keep Me Close 04:42
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9.
I'm Gone 04:14
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“… truly soulful vocals from
Kerri, of course we would
expect nothing less.”
Gentilly Jnr,
WWOZ New Orleans




4am … the time for rockin’ and rollin’, rollin’ and tumblin’,
tossin’ and turnin’ … that’s what the rhythm and blues is all
about, and that’s the theme of Kerri Simpson’s new album.
Late night tales of resilience and remorse peppered with
a healthy dose of early morning joie di vivre.

4am … the time for rockin’ and rollin’, rollin’ and tumblin’,
tossin’ and turnin’ … that’s what the rhythm and blues is all
about, and that’s the theme of Kerri Simpson’s new album.
Late night tales of resilience and remorse peppered with
a healthy dose of early morning joie di vivre.

On the third album in her Knockin’ at the Backdoor series, Simpson set
about recording some retro R&B party tunes – no rehearsal, writing lyrics
on the spot, just the musical bond between herself and the players.
Recorded at long-time musical collaborator Steve Purcell’s Belmar studios
by Altona beach on Tuesday nights … after a long day at work, food and
wine flowing … Simpson was joined by Mark Grunden, Dean Hilson,
Dai Jones, Shannon Bourne and Andrew Ogburn. Purcell’s vision for Belmar
is to record and document the local fringe blues and jazz scene that he has
been part of for many years, just as it was done in years gone by.
The result is a hoodoo hoe down, swampy southern funk and tasty
uptown shuffles.
Tying it all together is the musicians’ mutual love of New Orleans music,
their shared playing experiences in the Crescent City. There are no fancy studio tricks
here, just glorious Lo-fi. The Belmar Playboys’ collective wealth of experience bursts
through every track on this album. Rambunctious guitar solos from Dai Jones and
Shannon Bourne, sensuous tenor sax from Dean Hilson, solid Crescent City synchronicity
from Andrew Ogburn, all held together by the the groove masters Mark Grunden and
Steve Purcell in the rhythm section.

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released January 1, 2013

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Kerri Simpson Melbourne, Australia

“Kerri Simpson sings the Blues like Kerri Simpson, not imitating but initiating, singing from the heart. Whatever genre of music Kerri places her vocal abilities in, she mixes all she’s absorbed in her life and musical experiences and develops her own unique sound which comes straight from her soul".
Paul Parello, Radio WRMN Chicago ... more

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