Biography

“Donna Greene’s blues are dry martini blues. She sings with a lotta swagger, a dash of sauce and a cool retro vibe. She’d have been right at home on stage at the Sands of the Rat Pack days or Ciro’s on Sunset Boulevard circa 1948. But, it's 60 years later and Donna’s attitude and energy is totally 21st century. She gives ya masterful singing that’s sensual, emotive, and fun. Donna Greene brings just the right feeling to a tune, whether it’s straight ahead blues like “You Can Have My Husband” or a Billie Holiday-era standard like “Comes Love.” “A Girl’s Gotta Have A Little Pleasure” is a winner! It’s a superbly-produced treasure highlighting Donna’s pristine singing with the style and punch of The Roadhouse Daddies!” Nick Gerard, Host of “Nothin’ But the Blues” on KKJZ 88.1 FM Los Angeles and www.JazzAndBlues.org

“Great bluesy voice... Jeannie Cheatham, look out! Have already played tracks on air.” Tommy Saville, BBC Radio Nottingham

“I'm thrilled with this album. I just wish I'd known about it in April of '08. But as they say, better late than never. As of Monday morning, WHLI will add to its regular playlist the title tune as well as Baby Get Lost, Double Crossing Blues, Love Make A Fool Of Me, and You Can Have My Husband. I knew from the first few seconds into this CD I was in for a treat and it didn't disappoint. Great work. I congratulate you and The Daddies.” Paul Richards, Program Director, WHLI, Long Island, NY

“All I can say is WOW. What a voice you have. This CD is incredible. Donna, what ever you're doing don't stop doing it. I listen to a lot of music and don't get overly excited but your disc just knocked me out. You have a tremendous talent and if you ever get down to the Hilton Head/Savannah area of the country, I will be sitting in the first row or two. It's a concert I would not miss.” Barry Rosen, 90.3 WHCJ-FM The Voice of Savannah State Radio, Savannah, GA

“Oh yes. Oh, YES! Vibrant, dynamic, delightful listening. A hit on the show!” Tony Wickham, Host of “Jazz World with Tony Wickham” on Radio Maldwyn (UK)

“The phones lit up like a Christmas tree when I first aired the CD! I know that it's gonna get ALOT of spins. Awesome songwriting, amazing vocals, tight band; makes for some of the best ear candy to come out of my speakers this year. And Ms. Greene is very easy on the eyes!” Mike Flowers, Producer of “Mystic Mile” on KZUM 89.3 Lincoln, NE

“I listened to your album and I love it. You have an impeccable vocal technique, a natural swing, a delicious voice, it's a great pleasure to hear you. Really, in my opinion, a splendid album.” Serge Warin, Host of “Canal Blues” on Radio Canal Bleu, Objat, France

“A clever, endearing and much appreciated CD that is on rotation. Give us some more!” Tony Bates, Highlands 100.7FM, Victoria, Australia

“I have just listened to your CD “A Girl's Gotta have A Little Pleasure” and thought straightaway, “Why would anybody need a review of this CD.” All l could think of was, “This is an absolutely perfect example of how to sing the blues; beautiful, exquisite, brilliant, wonderful, sublime, sophisticated...” sorry, running out of words.
To me, you channeled Little Esther, (love Double Crossing Blues... Esther and Billy Ward’s Dominos plus Johny Otis would be so impressed), with some Mickey Champion added to your inimitable style that exudes pure sass. The choice of material is perfect for you and your wonderful Roadhouse Daddies. I’m so impressed that l have included this weeks station Tip-Sheet mail-out to the industry and the press here. Everybody will join with me calling for an encore, without a doubt.
Whether it is a smoldering Blues or Jump R&B, there is aural perfection for us the listener. As l said, l have no complaints other than we have not heard of “Donna Greene & The Roadhouse Daddies” before now. Our audiences are going to instantly take you guys into their hearts and want to hear more.
Hey Donna, keep the music coming. The world needs true sass back in music rather than navel-showing babes who, without a video, can’t sing to save themselves.
So about my thoughts...mmmmhhh, tough as l am listening to Ray Charles’s Mess Around, just let me groove a bit... okay, what was l doing... sorry just going back to play “The Mess Around” again. Okay, l had better finish what l was doing for you or this will take forever.
My opinion is HELL YES! THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE RELEASES FOR THE YEAR!!! As l listened more and more, l was instantly thinking of just how lucky we are that we have your music. Here in Melbourne, Blues and Jazz have a very big audience and his CD will be eagerly listened to. You have brought a freshness back to the Blues/Jazz idiom that had seemed to be lost under big guitar solos and blurring of just what makes up Roots/Jazz/Blues music. You are a wonderful lyricist (certainly impressed by your compositions Donna), singer and front person for a wonderful band. From one track to the next the interest grows as does the satisfaction and the smile on the face, with each and every song urging the listener to go back and replay the track again and again. Thankfully, we will now remedy the fact that Melbourne had not heard of you. This is where you will be going and knowing the audiences, they will embrace you heatedly as l have. Congratulations on a wonderful CD.” Peter Merrett, Music Director, PBS 106-7FM, Melbourne, Australia



Press Quotes



“With an ensemble that includes fine piano, understated guitar, and classy trumpet and sax, Donna Greene & The Roadhouse Daddies have the basis to do justice to standards ‘Lover Man’ and ‘Baby Get Lost’ and the zip to pull off rocking chestnuts ‘Mess Around’ and ‘You Can Have My Husband.’ Originals ‘Shoe Boy’ and the title track to A Girl’s Gotta Have a Little Pleasure (Dixie Blue Records) swing and jump, respectively. An impressive singer, the sultry Greene more than holds her own in present -- and historial -- company. The mid-set pair ‘Double Crossing Blues’ and ‘Love Make a Fool of Me’ showcase her blues-and-ballad technique. Wonderful!” Tom Hyslop, Blues Review Magazine, Issue 115, Dec 08/Jan 09



“Now this CD gave me a lot of pleasure and will probably do the same for many readers. Out of California, singer Donna and her guys The Roadhouse Daddies present a very fine set of jump, jive and jazz. Donna’s got a big, flexible voice, and the band excels at that ‘small combo but big band sound.’ I checked several times whilst playing this CD, but yes, it’s only sax and trumpet. There are several jazz standards, some very nice blues (even an impressive cover of Johnny Otis’s ‘Double Crossing Blues’), and a rather salacious ‘Shoe Boy.’ Guitarist (and co-producer) Greg Loeb is a perfect foil for Donna, and the big, crisp production ensures that this set is a definite winner. Donna and band are certainly an act to look out for.” Norman Darwen, Blues & Rhythm Magazine, Issue 235 (UK)