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DISCOGRAPHY
Current Releases as Leader
The following Bo Ramsey releases are available in record stores now, or can be ordered online.
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Fragile (Bo Ramsey Records, 2008)
Fragile, Bo’s eleventh in his 30-year career, features 11 new songs all written or co-written by Ramsey, and finds him firmly at the forefront of a resurging Iowan musical renaissance, tastefully supported by world-class, Midwest-based musicians. More information >>
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Stranger Blues (Bo Ramsey Records, 2006)
Bo's much anticipated Stranger Blues gathers the songs and sounds he found inspirational throughout his career and that played a role in the development of his own unique sound. The disc features twelve songs drawn from the likes of Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Elizabeth Cotton, Sonny Boy Williamson and others. More information >>
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In The Weeds (Trailer Records, 1997)
Ten new songs (two co-written by Greg Brown), a host of session players, and guest appearances by Kelly Jo Phelps, David Zollo and the sultry Lucinda Williams. Licensed in the US by Trailer Records; in Europe by Dixie Frog Records. More information >>
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Down to Bastrop (Shed Records, 1991; Trailer Records, 1996)
One of Bo's most popular releases, featuring the acclaimed title song, as well as his hits "I Never Said", "Long, Long Time", "555x2", and the instrumental "Blue Earth". A wide variety of Bo's friends sit-in on this session, including Grammy nominee Greg Brown and long-time friend and bluesman Patrick Hazell. Licensed in the US by Trailer Records; in Europe by Taxim Records. More information >>
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Bo Ramsey and the Backsliders LIVE (Trailer Records, 1995)
Bo Ramsey's live release, featuring the Backsliders (Al Schares, guitar; Steve Hayes, percussion; Marty Christensen, bass). A rousing live set recorded at Gabes Oasis in Iowa City, Iowa, and Steb's in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Includes "Long, Long Time", "I Don't Know", and "Sidetrack Lounge". Licensed in the US by Trailer Records; in Europe by Dixie Frog Records. More information >>
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Related Releases as Leader
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In The Weeds Video (Sandy Dyas and Trailer Records, 2001)
In The Weeds is the first Trailer Records video from Sandy Dyas, a visual artist/photographer from eastern Iowa. Sandy has been photographing Bo as well as many other Trailer Records musicians for well over a decade. The video features the songs "In The Weeds" and "Living In A Cornfield," set to a video montage of interviews and scenes-along-the-road as Sandy follows Bo on tour. More information and ordering details can be found at the Trailer Records web site, and you can learn more about Sandy and her work at http://www.sandydyas.com/.
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Current Releases: Producer, Co-Producer, Sessions
Bo Ramsey is a two-time Grammy nominated producer ("Essence," Lucinda Williams; "Slant Six Mind," Greg Brown). His distinctive guitar stylings and memorable production can be found on the following releases.
Bo's Past Releases
Previous releases including Bo's guitar and production work, no longer in print, are certainly worth looking for . . ..
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