Eight To The Bar - Hey, Sailor!

Styles: Swing, Big Band
Year: 2001
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:39
Size: 106,1 MB
Art: Front

(2:05)  1. She's The Most
(3:34)  2. Hey, Sailor!
(2:51)  3. The Existential Boogie
(4:37)  4. I'm Here To Tell You
(2:30)  5. Why Can't You Dance (With Me Like That)?
(3:52)  6. Mean Old Frisco
(2:54)  7. So Rare
(3:17)  8. Well All Right
(4:14)  9. All Of These Things
(4:23) 10. He Ain't Got Rhythm
(3:20) 11. Mean Streets
(3:27) 12. I'm Obsessed
(4:31) 13. Beat Me Daddy, Eight To The Bar

New England's premiere 6-piece swing and jump blues band of 27 years. Their longevity, huge fan base and jam-packed performance schedule are a testament to their ability to keep it swinging at no less than eight beats to the bar. Listening to Eight to the Bar is a lot like driving along a time-warped highway precisely halfway between Count Basie's Kansas City and Fat's Waller's Harlem, where the car radio picks up everything from "Take the A Train" to "Boogie Woogie Boy of Company B". Their material, like their outlandish wardrobes and onstage choreo, is a colorful mix of forties jive and swing, fifties jump blues, and their own swing influenced tunes. With their 4 part female and male vocals, saxophone, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums, this unique sextet pack a musical and visual wallop not seen in New England since the group's inception in 1975. Since that time they have released 7 records, have appeared national on HBO and VH-1 and have excited audiences from London to L.A. At this time the band has just released its seventh album, "Hey, Sailor!" and is going on its second European tour in April, 2002. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ettb

Personnel: Cynthia Lyon (vocals, piano, organ); Michael Corsini (vocals, upright bass); Tommy Whalen (guitar); Collin Tilton (flute, tenor saxophone); David Keith (drums, percussion).

Hey, Sailor!

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Eight To The Bar - The Joint Is Jumpin'!

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 40:14
Size: 92.1 MB
Styles: Swing, Soul
Year: 1983/2005
Art: Front

[3:03] 1. No Doubt In My Mind
[6:25] 2. Play It On Your Saxophone
[2:55] 3. I Wanna Rock
[2:48] 4. Hold Tight
[4:41] 5. Cold, Cold, Cold
[3:50] 6. Beat Me Daddy, Eight To The Bar
[2:48] 7. I Heard It Through The Grapevine
[2:24] 8. It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
[4:21] 9. Sing, Sing, Sing
[2:55] 10. Demon Rum
[3:58] 11. Heart Like A Lion

This CD, originally released in 1981, has been recently re-issued by popular demand. The CD was Eight to the Bar's first, recorded at a live gig at a major venue in New England, Toad's Place in New Haven, CT. You can hear the excitement as the packed house cheers the band on. Many of the band's classic original tunes, such as the searing rock saxophone jam, "Play It On Your Saxophone" came from this record. The band's highest energy record ever.

Drawing its musical influences from American roots music -- swing, boogie-woogie, and Motown, Eight to the Bar is known for its outstanding instrumentalists and sophisticated musical and vocal arrangements, highlighted by female vocals. With the support of independently produced CDs and videos, Eight to the Bar has cultivated a large, enthusiastic following that has put them in clubs from Maine to Miami as well as Europe and the Caribbean. Their rigorous touring schedule has included opening spots for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Manhattan Transfer, Robert Cray, the late Roy Orbison and Ray Charles, several European tours, and most recently, a tour of the Republic of Georgia at the invitation of the U.S. Embassy located there.

The Joint Is Jumpin'! mc
The Joint Is Jumpin'! zippy

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Eight To The Bar - Redheads Of Rhythm

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 27:16
Size: 62.5 MB
Styles: Pop/Rock/Jazz
Year: 1999
Art: Front

[3:26] 1. Set You Free
[3:58] 2. Standing At The Crossroads
[3:36] 3. Young Man's Fool
[4:22] 4. Tell Mama
[5:40] 5. When Your Baby (Loves You No More)
[4:05] 6. No Doubt In My Mind
[2:06] 7. 60 Minute Man

Michael Corsini/Bass guitar, vocals; Cynthia Lyon/Band leader, vocals, keyboard; Collin Tilton/Tenor and alto saxophones, flute; Ralph DeLucia/Guitar, vocals; Brinna Jones/Vocals, percussion.

Eight to the Bar takes a turn to the rockin' blues/classic r&b side with this powerful vocal, guitar and sax-driven record. It features fun classics like "Young Man's Fool" and the notorious "60 Minute Man", a vocal extravaganza that shows off their legendary vocal skills and their ease with doo-wop. This is probably their heaviest record and a great favorite with lovers of blues, rock, soulful vocals & jazz.

Redheads Of Rhythm

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Eight To The Bar - You Call This Swing?

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:06
Size: 103.3 MB
Styles: Swing, Jump blues
Year: 2003
Art: Front

[3:32] 1. Rock And Roll
[3:03] 2. Hello, I Love You
[3:22] 3. Living In The Usa
[3:57] 4. Rag Doll
[4:36] 5. Synchronicity Ii
[3:08] 6. White Rabbit
[3:41] 7. Ticket To Ride
[4:23] 8. Low Down
[3:23] 9. Satisfaction
[4:36] 10. Young Americans
[3:38] 11. Foxey Lady
[3:40] 12. I Want You

Drawing its musical influences from American roots music- swing, jump blues, and boogie woogie- Eight to the Bar is known for its outstanding instrumentalists and sophisticated musical and vocal arrangements, highlighted by 4-part male/female vocal harmonies. With the support of independently produced CDs and videos, Eight to the Bar has cultivated a large, enthusiastic following that has put them in clubs and festivals from London to L.A. Their rigorous performing schedule (approximately 200 dates per year) has included shows with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Manhattan Transfer, Robert Cray, Neil Young, the late Ray Charles, and a recent 5-country European tour.

"You Call This Swing?", their 9th CD, was born from a need to take a fresh approach to making another swing CD. Taking 12 of their favorite classic rock tunes, they broke them down, spun them around, applied their swing and jazz sensibilities, and added some of their trademark wackiness, resulting in a lively, varied record that has captivated both swingers and rockers alike.

You Call This Swing?

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Eight To The Bar - Superhero Swinger Undercover

Styles: Swing, Big band
Year: 2003
File: MP3@256K/s
Time: 48:14
Size: 89,3 MB
Art: Front

(3:40)  1. Superhero Swinger Undercover
(3:15)  2. My Boogie Woogie Hand
(2:46)  3. It's A Groove
(4:19)  4. Maybe Someday
(3:58)  5. Sugar High
(4:53)  6. My Old Flame
(3:39)  7. Reptile Man
(2:58)  8. The Shelf
(4:21)  9. Troubles Drift Away
(4:24) 10. Romeo
(3:55) 11. Skeleton Key
(2:24) 12. I'm My Own Grandpaw
(3:38) 13. Set You Free

Listening to Eight to the Bar is a lot like driving along a time-warped highway precisely halfway between Count Basie's Kansas City and Fats Waller's Harlem, where the car radio picks up everything from "Take the A Train" to "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B". Their original material, like their outlandish wardrobes and onstage choreo, is a colorful mix of forties jive and fifties jump blues. With their female vocals, saxophone, guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums, this unique sextet pack a musical and visual wollop not seen in New England since the group's inception in 1975. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ettb11

Superhero Swinger Undercover

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Eight To The Bar - Swingin' School

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 31:16
Size: 71.6 MB
Styles: Swing, Big band
Year: 1986/2005
Art: Front

[5:13] 1. Jumpin' At The Woodside
[2:17] 2. Swingin' School
[1:49] 3. Nagasaki
[3:51] 4. When Your Baby Don't Love You No More
[3:40] 5. Cold, Cold, Cold
[2:58] 6. Standin' At The Crossroads
[2:46] 7. St. Louis Blues
[3:10] 8. If My Mama Could See Me Now
[2:12] 9. Happy Happy Birthday Baby
[3:15] 10. Lightnin' Strikes

Swingin' School, Eight to the Bar's second record, originally came out on vinyl back in 1986. It's a bright, energetic mix of swing, sixties, doo-wop, and pop, with the band's trademark vocal section being the tie that binds and defines the band's sound. A wonderful period piece!

Swingin' School

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Eight To The Bar - Bring It & Swing It!

Styles: Swing, R&B
Year: 2015
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 41:22
Size: 96,0 MB
Art: Front

(3:11)  1. That's Neat, That's Nice
(3:34)  2. That Man
(3:18)  3. Baby, Why Can't You Come On Home?
(2:58)  4. Nothin' but a Love That's True
(3:50)  5. Rock Me
(3:24)  6. Never Let You Go
(4:05)  7. The Law of Attraction
(3:03)  8. Hip Hop Swing Dancer
(7:35)  9. Play It On Your Saxophone (Live At Infinity Hall)
(4:46) 10. Party in Providence (Live At Infinity Hall)
(1:33) 11. Bring It & Swing It!

Eleven great mostly original songs that encompass elements of swing, jazz, blues, doo-wop, country swing, and even rock! One of the highlights of the Cd is two live cuts that are our biggest fan fave songs- Play It On Your Saxophone and Party in Providence, both recorded Live a few months ago at our 40th Anniversary blowout at Infinity Hall in Norfolk, CT. This is our best Cd yet! http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/eighttothebar

Bring It & Swing It!

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Eight To The Bar - Behind the Eight Ball

Styles: Swing, R&B
Year: 1998
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 42:45
Size: 98,8 MB
Art: Front

(4:09)  1. I'm Trumpin'
(3:55)  2. Party Life
(3:38)  3. Twistin' in the Wind
(3:21)  4. If My Mama Could See Me Now
(3:52)  5. All Talk No Action
(2:50)  6. I Want to Rock
(3:47)  7. Jump, Jive and Wail
(5:05)  8. Better Luck Next Time
(3:00)  9. Hold Tight
(3:57) 10. Them There Eyes
(3:10) 11. Ain't That Love
(1:54) 12. Nagasaki

A mix of mostly uptempo swing with lots of vocal harmonies and a few bluesy, more "West Coast" style tunes.

"Behind the Eight Ball" is our edgiest, most high energy swing CD! From the breathless pace of the opening, "I'm Trumpin'", to the final scat notes of the CDs closer, "Nagasaki", the CD is thrill packed with excitement. The band's classic "Twistin' in the Wind" tells the universal musicians' story of all the things that can go wrong at one gig, and guitarist Tommy Whalen's "Better Luck Next Time" adds his trademark blues influence to the disc. Lovers of Collin Tilton's tenor saxophone will appreciate the depth and breadth of his style, especially his soulful solo on Ray Charles' "Ain't That Love". If you're looking for swing that drives, this CD will satisfy you. ~ Editorial Reviews  http://www.amazon.com/Behind-Eight-Ball-Bar/dp/B00000I7FL
 

Personnel: Tommy Whalen (vocals, guitar); Cynthia Lyon (vocals, piano, organ); P.J. Plenninger (vocals, drums); Zanny Gaudet (vocals, percussion); Michael Corsini (vocals); Collin Tilton (tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone).

Behind the Eight Ball

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Eight To The Bar - The Romper Room

Bitrate: 320K/s

Time: 42:04

Size: 96.3 MB

Styles: Swing, R&B

Year: 2010

Art: Front

[3:28] 1. Ding Dang Deal

[3:11] 2. Party In Providence

[3:25] 3. The Hullabalues

[1:59] 4. One Day We're Kings

[4:14] 5. The Romper Room

[4:13] 6. September Blue

[3:50] 7. I Love Ribs

[3:27] 8. Dirty Dog

[3:34] 9. Good For You (Good For Me)

[3:21] 10. Claire Voyant

[4:05] 11. Feels Like Dying

[3:10] 12. Candy Man

Drawing its musical influences from American roots music - swing, boogie woogie, rhythm & blues, soul, Motown, - Eight to the Bar is known for its outstanding instrumentalists and sophisticated musical and vocal arrangements, highlighted by female vocals. With the support of independently-produced albums and videos, Eight to the Bar has cultivated a large, enthusiastic following that has put them in clubs from Disneyland to Disney World as well as Europe and the Carribean. Their rigorous performing schedule (approximately 200 dates per year), has included opening spots for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Manhattan Transfer, Robert Cray, Neil Young, Roy Orbison, and Ray Charles.

Listening to Eight to the Bar is a lot like driving along a time-warped highway precisely halfway between Count Basie's Kansas City and the Supremes' Detroit, where the car radio picks up everything from "Take the A Train" to "I heard it Through the Grapevine." Their material, like their outlandish wardrobes and onstage choreo, is a colorful mixture of forties jive, fifties melodrama and sixties Motown. ~ Tom Smith

The Romper Room

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