The Boogie Monsters – Live From Yo Mama’s Kitchen
{2004}

Wayne Evans: Vocals & Guitar
Yves Stilmant: Guitar
Brian Judkins: Drums
Jason Smith: Bass

This Reno, Nevada based band plays an eclectic mix of bluesy-rock-funk. Their first CD highlights their Louisiana influence with a Jambalaya of vocals, loud guitar playing and strong blues rhythm section. The quartet held nothing back for their debut, it’s got sixteen tracks (all but three are originals). This CD stretches far beyond the ranks of a traditional blues album which makes it good fun listening as far as Cornbread is concerned. Yesterday’s News is fairly mellow compared to the other tracks – I liked it. I also like the funked-up bass lines done up blues throughout, especially on 'Ditch Digger'. For one of their covers imagine Pink Floyd performing 'I Just Want To Make Love To You'. 'Going Down In Flames' was a good rockin’ blues little ditty. If you’re a traditionalist you probably won’t get into this CD, but if you like your blues a bit more on the rock heavy side you’ll enjoy the Monsters. For more info visit their cyber home www.theboogiemonsters.com