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Kim Field and the Mighty Titans of Tone have just released their debut CD, "Blue Smoke," on Harmonotone Records. Recorded live at Seattle's Highway 99 Blues Club, "Blue Smoke" features nearly 80 minutes of music--original material and gems from the band's vault of r&b favorites. Select the links below to listen to three of the fifteeen tunes included on the CD:
Reviews
"Recorded live at the Highway 99 Club, this tight unit, backing one of the region's premier vocal and harmonica talents, amply displays why they have been BB Award nominated for 'Best New Blues Band' and why Kim Field is so deserving of his nomination for 'Best Harp.' Just give a listen to the Kim Field-penned title track 'Blue Smoke' and you will see. The 15 tracks contain mostly obscure covers with four originals interspersed. Some notable moments include the clean-toned solo Steve Yonck takes on Johnny Guitar Watson's 'That's The Chance You've Gotta Take,' Billy Spaulding's meter on drums for 'Oh Pretty Woman' and his vocals from behind the kit on 'You Belong To Me,' Eric Daw's guitar and vocals on the Ray Charles gem 'I'm A Fool For You,' and the final cut, a lively instrumental Kim wrote called 'Heavy Breathing.' The spectacular pairing of young guitarists Eric and Steve beside the pocket-defining engine room of Billy abnd Brady Millard-Kish and the veteran harp and front man Kim Field proves to be a band to be reckoned with. This is a tough CD from start to finish that I am certain will stand the test of time. I recommend it highly.
--Malcolm Kennedy, Washington Blues Society Newsletter
"The Northwest in recent years has been a hotbed for new blues talent. However, Kim Field and his Mighty Titans of Tone have been plugging away as barnstormers on their own and in various bands in Seattle for well over 30 years.
Musicianship is the supreme element and talent in this band. Normally, dual lead guitars in a blues band frighten me a little as it leaves plenty of room for some wanking to occur. You'll get none of that here. In this album full of mostly covers and usually touted as classic cuts, it leave no room for said guitar vomit and the musicians prove it. Field has a pure harmonica tone and his voice instantly reminded me of Kim Wilson with its deep, rich baritone and emotion. Steve Yonck and Eric Daw are about as solid, tasteful and refreshing as they come when it comes to the guitar. Just listen to the opening two instrumentals, Pee Wee Crayton's 'Texas Hop' and Albert Collins' 'Don't Lose Your Cool' and you'll understand. Billy Spaulding and Brady Millard-Kish, and drums and bass, sound like they've been playing together for years.
With only one track running just a smidge over seven minutes, you won't be bored with any senseless and endless jamming. The arrangements, like the badn, are tight and to the point without losing any of its entertainment power.
The band is tight and Field is in his prime or better. Look for them as they branch out on a nationwide tour this year to support the album."
--Ben Cox, Illinois Blues