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Release Date: 09/30/2022

RUF 1298

Seventeen years since Ruf Records first had the brainwave of a showcase tour, the Blues Caravan concept remains unchanged and unbeaten. Three rising stars from the roster of Europe’s most respected boutique record label. Three live sets that run the gamut of emotion and genre. And as the finale each night, the mother of all live jams, with all three performers cutting loose together – and inviting the audience to do the same.
What the Blues Caravan 2022 did on March 9, 2022 at Café Hahn in Koblenz, Germany where this live CD & DVD was recorded. The three outstanding artists on the Blues Caravan 2022 have been Katie Henry, Will Jacobs and Ghalia Volt.
Nobody sounds like Katie Henry. The singer-songwriter darting between microphone, piano and Gibson SG, alighting on genres that include rock, roots, R&B, soul, funk and pop. You might catch flashes of a young Bonnie Raitt in Katie’s Blues Caravan performance, but with her raw charisma, heart-on-sleeve songcraft and jam chops hard-won on the NYC circuit, this is one artist earning a reputation on her own terms.“ Music has always been about freedom and expression for me, and when audiences leave my show feeling expressed and more connected to themselves and each other, I know I’ve done my job.”
Will Jacobs is a modern blues/R&B/soul artist from Chicago, Illinois, USA. At 28 years old, he is best known for his powerful live performances.
Whether he's playing clubs/festivals, performing with other world-class musicians, doing sessions or composing, Will always looks forward to sharing his passion for music with his audience.
Through her many years of living and touring in the United States, Brussels native Ghalia Volt has been able to soak up the grooves and vibes of the blues like few Europeans before her. The singer and guitarist made her first big splash fronting the New Orleans-based outfit Mama’s Boys; she solidified her reputation as an exceptional talent with her 2019 Billboard Charting release Mississippi Blend working with legends like grammy-nominated Cedric Burnside. Early 2021, she released her One Woman Band album, recorded at the prestigious Royal Studios in Memphis, another Billboard Charting record
showing her multi-instrumentalist skills playing drums, slide guitars and singing simultaneously.
On the Blues Caravan 2022, she’ll be feeding us a gumbo made out of hits part of her 3 Ruf Records releases.


Musicians

Katie Henry: Vocals, Keys, Guitar
Will Jacobs: Vocals, Guitar
Ghalia Volt: Vocals, Guitar
Tomek Germann: Bass
Denis Palatin: Drums

Produced by Thomas Ruf
Recorded and Mixed by Michael Murauer
Executive Producer: Thomas Ruf

Songs

01 - Hop On A Ride - 00:03:50
Songwriter: Ghalia Vauthier, Mason Brooks Kelly
Publishing & PRO: Bad Love Music/BMI

02 - I Play The Blues For You - 00:06:57
Songwriter: Jerry Marlon Beach
Publishing & PRO: Irving Music Inc/BMI, Rogan Publications/BMI

03 - Have You Ever Loved A Woman - 00:09:41
Songwriter: Billy Myles
Publishing & PRO: Fort Knox Music Inc/BMI, Trio Music Company/BMI

04 - Funky Woman - 00:05:02
Songwriter: William J Jacobs
Publishing & PRO: Bigbluespublishing/ASCAP

05 - Nothing To Lose - 00:03:54
Songwriter: Katie Henry, Barrett Antar Goodwin
Publishing & PRO: Bad Love Music/BMI

06 - Empty Cup - 00:03:55
Songwriter: Katie Henry, Barrett Antar Goodwin
Publishing & PRO: Bad Love Music/BMI

07 - Carry You - 00:07:17
Songwriter: Katie Henry, Barrett Antar Goodwin
Publishing & PRO: Bad Love Music/BMI

08 - Bury You - 00:04:35
Songwriter: Katie Henry, Barrett Antar Goodwin
Publishing & PRO: Bad Love Music/BMI

09 - Reap What You Sow - 00:04:09
Songwriter: Ghalia Vauthier
Publishing & PRO: Bad Love Music/BMI

10 - Release Me - 00:05:08
Songwriter: Ghalia Vauthier
Publishing & PRO: Bad Love Music/BMI

11 - Hoodoo Evil Man - 00.03:34
Songwriter: Ghalia Vauthier
Publishing & PRO: Bad Love Music/BMI

12 - Squeeze - 00:03:23
Songwriter: Ghalia Vauthier
Publishing & PRO: Bad Love Music/BMI

13 - Whole Lotta Shaking Going On - 00:02:07
Songwriter: David Curlee Williams
Publishing & PRO: Marlyn Music Publishers Inc/BMI, Ni'Mani Entertainment Co

14 - Roll And Tumble Blues - 00:04:55
Songwriter: Willie Newbern
Publishing & PRO: St James Music/PRS, Music Sales Corp/ASCAP

15 - Voodoo Woman - 00:04:04
Songwriter: Cora Taylor
Publishing & PRO: Eyeball Music/BMI

16 - Fortunate Son - 00:05:37
Songwriter: John C Fogerty
Publishing & PRO: Jondora Music/BMI