Belfast Blues - Named Best Blues Release By A Foreign Artist

Rab McCullough's critically acclaimed but little known record, Belfast Blues, a Blue Storm Music release, has been selected by the prestigious Canadian magazine, Real Blues, as the Best Blues Release by a Foreign Artist.

Rab McCullough's critically acclaimed but little known record, Belfast Blues, a Blue Storm Music release, has been selected by the prestigious Canadian magazine, Real Blues, as the Best Blues Release by a Foreign Artist.

This talented guitarist from troubled Northern Ireland knows all about hard luck and how to write durable blues-rock songs holding out hope for a better day. He knows how to sing too, Rab McCullough is the real deal.

Rab is a contemporary of Van Morrison, the late Rory Gallagher, and Gary Moore. But Morrison and Moore left Ireland seeking fame and fortune; Rab stayed in Belfast and honed his blues.

On Belfast Blues producer Popa Chubby, brings out the soul in McCulloughs voice, and the fire in his guitar. Louisiana Women" has all the voodoo feel of Creedence or Sonny Landreth.

McCullough shows off his slide on the house rocker Walkin Back to You," and Further Up the Line" is his tribute to Rory Gallagher.

There isnt a moment that he lets up on this album, it gets gritty and rocks from beginning to end. Rab's guitar playing and singing are inspired and energetic. 'Trouble and 'Mistreatin Me reminds one of the heartfelt soul of Stevie Ray Vaughan. The curtain closer 'Further Up The Line is a great way to end this dazzling blues-rock occasion; it makes you want to start the CD all over again to feel all that energy and excitement.

Responding to Rabs award, Arnie Goodman, president of Blue Storm Music adds, Rab McCullough comes out in the same vain and same heart as Rory Gallagher, a true peoples champion."

Yes, the universal language of music is one of the most powerful communication tools we have ever had as human beings. Its time to get on the same wavelength of Mr. Rab McCullough, he has something that you are going to want to hear.