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PONTIAX
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HORN OF PLENTYMitch Kashmar & the Pontiax
For those who have been familiar with the West Coast blues scene for quite some time, the name Mitch Kashmar was nothing new when Delta Groove records released his initial CD, Nickels & Dimes. No, Kashmar had been making audiences jump to his stellar harmonica riffs for more than two decades, most notably as the leader of the Santa Barbara-based blues band The Pontiax, who made frequent trips up and down the Left Coast, as well as taking their sound to far-away lands in Europe, the South Pacific and Canada. The band released a few albums, but sadly most of those are out of print.If you’re lucky you might find a copy in a used record store (that is if the previous owner was willing to part with it). That’s why seeing Delta Groove reissue the band’s recording 100 Miles To Go is something to get excited about.
The Pontiax were not just about Mitch Kashmar, however. They had a superb group of musicians making up the band. Guitar player Jon Lawton sounds great on this disc, was a member for ten years, and then formed Little Jonny & The Giants after leaving The Pontiax. Along with second guitarist and sax player Bill Flores (who also played with Little Jonny), bassist Jack Kennedy, and Tom Lackner on drums, these guys knew how to kick some butt behind the mics and onstage! This recording also featured special guests Jim Calire on sax and keys, and West Coast harmonica legend, the late William Clarke lending a hand on his own self-written instrumental “Horn Of Plenty.”
100 Miles To Go is an album that just jumps out at you from the get go and holds on tight as it takes you for a super-charged ride of bouncy blues numbers and shuffles. Mitch Kashmar is at the top of his game on vocals and harp throughout. His presence is felt strongly. The instrumental “Lip Service” is Kashmar at his harp-blowing finest. It shows that he’s always had the chops that everybody regards so highly nowadays. Nine out of the twelve tracks were penned by him. “Let It All Fall Dead” is magnificent. It says to the world that Mitch Kashmar has talent as a songwriter and performer, so bend your ears and give the man a listen..
It’s a great example of just how much fun The Pontiax actually were in their prime. A long lost classic brought back to life by the good folks at Delta Groove. And it even includes two new numbers recorded by the original members. It’s a lot of something old and a little something new, and it’s all wonderful, and it’s all blues! Like taking a trip in the way-back time machine. We’re dancing and grooving to The Pontiax once more! And loving it!
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VG : Many only surface lines or may have a small scratch that doesn't skip .Background sound but still very enjoyable.
VG-: significant background sound from various defects but music always quite audible above it.
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