Dixon Landing Music

New CD…My Family Tree…released in early ‘09

DixonLandingMusic — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:25:27 +0000

Alex Dixon’s new CD, My Family Tree, will be released in early 2009. His first CD, The Vintage Room, featuring bluesman Cash McCall, was strictly a Chicago Blues CD, which is strictly Alex’s roots. This next CD focuses on all the genres that was influenced by the blues. Alex was lucky enough to be taught by his grandfather and to be around him when he met the numerous rock bands that had recorded his music. Some of it might have rubbed off on him…

The CD features BB Chung King on guitar and vocals, Marcy Levy on vocals, James Gadson on drums, Gerald Johnson on bass, Alvino Bennett on drums, Michael Fell on harmonica and Dave Dills on vocals. And, of course, Alex on the keys! We’ll have a sneak peak available as of October 1st.

Southland Blues Magazine…featuring Alex Dixon

DixonLandingMusic — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:17:01 +0000

Alex Dixon is featured on the cover of the September ‘08 issue of Southland Blues Magazine (www.southlandblues.com). In the article he discusses his role as Vice President of Blues Heaven Foundation, his projects that he has worked on with several Chicago Blues musicians, and the heavy hitters that are involved on his next CD release titled “My Family Tree”. Stay tuned for news regarding the release of the first single on his next project.

Alex Dixon on cover of Southland Blues Magazine!

DixonLandingMusic — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:06:53 +0000

Hey Everyone,

Just a little note to let you know that Alex Dixon is the featured artist on September’s issue of Southland Blues Magazine. If you plan on attending the Long Beach Blues Festival this coming weekend, make sure to stop by the Southland Blues booth as they will be passing out issues to all festival attendees.

In this article, Alex will discuss the direction of Dixon Landing Music, his previous CD that he produced/recorded last year with veteran bluesman Cash McCall, the “HOT BLUES NIGHTS” series held at the historic Chess Records Studios at 2120 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago, his work with his family’s foundation Blues Heaven Foundation (www.bluesheaven.com) and his upcoming CD to be released early 2009. A few samples of the songs that are included on the next CD will be available in the upcoming months.

Take Care!

Dixon Landing Music

Zach Prather…new arrival to Dixon Landing Music!

DixonLandingMusic — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:36:06 +0000

ZACH PRATHER & SLIGHT RETURN…NEW CD “FREAK” AVAILABLE NOW ON DIXON LANDING MUSIC

Upcoming Events with Dixon Landing Music

DixonLandingMusic — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:02:22 +0000

Hey Blues Fans,

Just wanted to give you some updates as to what’s going on with Dixon Landing Music:

1) In June we headed out to Chicago for a live recording of “HOT BLUES NIGHTS…LIVE AT 2120!” at the former Chess Studios at 2120 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago! There were amazing performances from David Jacobs-Strain, Nellie “Tiger” Travis, Lurrie Bell, Mud Morganfield, Pamela Threats, Cash McCall…along with a few special guest appearances! Look for the CD of the live recording to be released in early 2009!

2) We are excited to announce that Zach Prather recently joined our label. Zach brings part blues, part funk, a little rock and a whole lotta excitement in his music. Check out his Artist page on our site! http://www.dixonlandingmusic.com/artists/zach-prather/

3) We will be back in the studio in August to record a new CD, which will be “loaded with the blues”, featuring Alex Dixon on piano, Gerald Johnson on bass (Steve Miller Band), Alvino Bennett on drums (Dave Mason), Vinny Threats on drums, BB Chung King (the Buddaheads), Michael Fell on harp…and special guest vocalists!

4) We are in the process of updating our website…sorry for the inconvenience!

That’s all for now…will let you know when more exciting events take place!

Dixon Landing Music

www.dixonlandingmusic.com

New CD “The Vintage Room” Available Now

DixonLandingMusic — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:14:03 +0000

Cash McCall’s CD, The Vintage Room, is now available on Dixon Landing Music, at CD Baby, and all major digital download sites.

“Chicago blues never sounded so fine. Flip the switch in Cash McCall’s Vintage Room and the light’s gonna shine on one of the most authentic Chicago blues records of the new millennium. McCall and his crack band, featuring Alex Dixon, Willie’s piano playing grandson, and Steve Bell, Carey’s harp offspring, nicely update Grandpa Dixon’s blues classics and, at the same time, beef up grandson Alex’s modern blues tunes.” Art Tipaldi, Contributing Editor Blues Revue and Blues Wax

“The Vintage Room is an engaging release from an energized group of musicians and a solid primer on Chicago blues.” Dave Ruthenberg, Living Blues

“On The Vintage Room, listeners shouldn’t expect to experience any attempts to reinvent the blues, any attempts to reinterpret the blues or any attempts to redefine the blues - and thank God for that. What you can expect is a sincere and very successful attempt to carry on the tradition of the blues in the way that Willie Dixon, and many of his legendary associates, meant it to be.” Peter Lauro, Blues Editor, Mary4Music.com

“Dixon’s songs successfully capture the same spirit and energy of his grandfather’s compositions. McCall contributes “Mama,” a reflective soul number, and his gritty, soulful vocals are right on the mark throughout the disc, as is his guitar work. The Vintage Room is loaded with songs and performances that remind you of those legendary Chess sessions of the 50’s and late 60’s. They don’t make them like this any more.” Graham Clarke, Blues Bytes

“Alex Dixon’s songs bring new revelations to the scene. He honors the fathers of the blues while recasting the timeless essence in concrete terms.” Jim Santella, Southland Blues