The icing on the cake was Mike Dimeo on keys. “Rejoining with my long-time ally and bassist extraordinaire Mike Merritt and recording in my old Manny’s Car Wash engineer Glen Forrest’s studio. “This record is a reunion in a lot of ways,” states Popa Chubby. Bluey’s Juke Joint in Long Island City, New York, on October 24 and 25, 2022, and features Popa Chubby (guitar and vocals), backed by his all-star “Beast Band,” which consists of Mike Merritt – bass (Conan O’Brien, Billy Gibbons) Mike Dimeo – keyboards (Johnny Winter, Tommy James) and Stefano Giudici – drums. The New York City-based blues guitar slinger Popa Chubby aka “The Beast From The East” recorded the live double CD set at G. Pure Memphis funk, unleashed by one of the greatest.” The band is pure fire on this one, but the real feature is Michael Merritt’s (Conan O’Brien, Billy Gibbons) bass break about half-way-in. BLUEY’S Juke Joint in Long Island City New York. After all, that’s what the blues are all about, right? The five camera shoot was orchestrated by my old mate Glen Forrest and his crew of awesome professionals at G. Written during a darker period of my life, the song reflects upon love not returned and allowing yourself to be mistreated, a topic that is for sure universal. Popa Chubby says, “’I Can’t See the Light of Day’ is one of my most-requested songs. Blues and roots music fans should prepare to be blown away. Watching Popa play live in this intimate setting is the next best thing to having been there and will cure what ails you every time. The live studio audience is in his hands from the jump and he treats them right every step of the way. PC is a melodic guitar ripper who never runs out of ideas as well as a soulful lead vocalist who leans all the way into this one. Popa Chubby and his band give it an absolutely monstrous treatment that overflows with vibe and sits on the deepest pocket ever created. “I Can’t See The Light Of Day” is a gospel-tinged, blues/punk/soul epic that will move even the hardest of hearts. Rock & Blues Muse is pleased to premiere Popa Chubby’s video “I Can’t See The Light Of Day” from his forthcoming live album Live At Bluey’s Juke Joint NYC set to release on September 8th via Gulf Coast Records. Video Premiere: Popa Chubby ‘I Can’t See The Light Of Day’
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