Description
On this nine-track release, Ray Beadle pays tribute to funk and blues recording artists of the famous Stax Records including Albert King, Little Milton, Johnnie Taylor, Isaac Hayes, The Canes, Bobby Marchan and Sir Mack Rice.
Recorded live at Studios 301 in Sydney in front of a live studio audience, Stax of Blues was a one take session, all made possible by the talents of an incredible band featuring Ray Beadle (guitar & vocals), Adam Pringle (guitar), Declan Kelly (drums), Rowan Lane (bass), Lachy Doley (organ & piano), Pat Powell (guest vocals), Matt Keegan – (saxophone), Angus Gomm – (trumpet) and James Greening (trombone).
Ray’s guitar and vocal styles evoke numerous blues legends, whilst concocting a breathtaking style all of his own. It is not by chance that Ray has become a favourite amongst Australian blues and music fans. An exhilarating guitarist, an enthralling singer-songwriter, and an extremely talented performer, Ray was awarded Best Album, Best Song, and Best Male Artist in the Chain Blues Awards.
