Jeff Chapman Big Jeff's Blues Vol. 1 and 2
Released: 2009/2010
Label: CD Baby
Format: [email protected] 320

Jeff Chapman - South Central Illinois vocalist/guitarist has been performing live since 1977, beginning with church & local organization events. Along with brother Jerry, began the Chapman Bros. band in 1981, starting as a country group, adding southern rock into the repertoire through the years and peppering in blues in the early 90's. Jeff fronts this band as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist. 
Jeff's interests leaning more to blues, began a side project in 2004 (Big Jeff & the Smokers) releasing a CD of covers in 2005, spending half his time with each group. Jeff also worked as front man for 2-1/2 years in the Hard Tale Blues band, hosting the Monday night Blues jam in Downtown St. Louis MO's Beale on Broadway. More recently Jeff's own 'Blues Ensemble' continues to please audiences with their regional shows building a growing fan base. 
Over the last 3 years he has been writing & performing his own music leading to this release, Jeff Chapman - Big Jeff's Blues Vol.1


Volume 1

Tracklist:

01. I'm A Blues Man (4:40)
02. Train Left The Station (5:21)
03. Everything Will Be Alright (4:57)
04. Where'd My Baby Go (5:30)
05. Treat Your Girl Right (4:52)
06. Get Away From Me Woman (4:22)
07. Get Out While There's Time (4:38 )
08. Food, Money, Or Love (3:48 )
09. (Always Gonna Be) A Workin' Man (3:55)
10. My Baby Left Me Last Night (5:14)

Volume 2

Big Jeff's Blues - Vol. 2 features a scaled down format from Vol. 1, using the musicians that perform with the artist in his live shows. The one exception is track 7 which features backing vocals from a choir, and additional instrumentation. More songs about life's every day ups and downs with standout performances from all contributors. From the light & melodic shuffles, to the the songs of woe, and a couple of rocking tunes to round out this release.[/color]

Tracklist:

01. My Baby's Coming Back To Me (3:49)
02. Homecoming Queen (3:20)
03. Can't Get Right (3:24)
04. Got To Move (5:20)
05. Psycho Magnet (3:41)
06. Sometimes You Gotta Help Yourself (3:56)
07. Song For Justin (6:04)
08. Thinkin' About Drinkin' (4:40)
09. How I Live (4:27)
10. Last Night (3:35)
11. Never Too Late (6:38 )
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