Results for “By The Bayou”

During the compiling of the first ten CDs in the “By The Bayou” series, due to the plethora of alternate takes and incorrectly labelled tape boxes both within the J.D. Miller and Eddie Shuler tape vaults a number of mistakes occurred and it is clear to Ace Records, and to me personally, that it is to the benefit of all if these are cleared up. 

2012

The Fame catalogue rolled on, as did the Songwriter and London American series, Mod Jazz and New Breed danced on and there were more cute EPs and cuddly 45s. So all of the flowers in the Ace garden were being well tended.

There was a new compiler on the block, looking like he was ready to bop. Ian Saddler, a record collector who specialised in Louisiana music created a new series. The first release was “Boppin’ By The Bayou”. Essential to making the series work was accessing the seminal rock’n’roll and R&B recordings made by JD Miller out of Crowley. While Miller provided Excello with a huge amount of their catalogue, he was also responsible for a lot of great rockin’ rhythm and blues sides that he didn’t sell on. With a big helping hand from John Broven, a deal that had been sought for many a year was finally put together. Before long, the Paddington Branch of the Grand Union Canal was doing a pretty good impersonation of the Bayou. Vince Anthony & the Blue Notes’ ‘Watch My Smoke’ was not just one of the great tracks in the deal but could well be the byword for the alacrity with which the series expanded.

Swamp Pop Spectacular

Three of Ace's Louisiana artists will be in London next April for a one-off show. Johnnie allan, Jivin' Gene and Gene Terry have all appeared on the "By the Bayou" series of CDs as well as making numerous other appearances throughout the Ace catalogue. Ian Saddler confirms: "all of these artists are still turning in fantastic performances."

Three Legends of Gulf Coast Rock’n’Roll 

Johnnie Allan ‘Promised Land’
Jivin’ Gene ‘Breaking Up I Hard to Do’
Gene Terry ‘Cindy Lou’
With the Fabulous Tales from the Woods Band

Sunday 19th April 2020

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