Blame Me….

“Blame Me” by Ira Walker was delivered to my house a short while ago. Having tossed it into the CD player while on my way to a blues event, I must admit….I wished that the drive was longer. I had the chance to listen to it once, then twice. Later that evening, I tossed it in again and again. Yes, the music was that good from start to finish. Intrigued, I googled Ira Walker, my new Face Book friend. I was totally blown away when I read his credits…nominated for a Grammy for his producing, singing and writing talents. Instinctively, I was drawn into Ira Walker’s bio. He had not only written many songs but played with an amazing amount of musicians… Eddie Money, Travis Tritt, Carlos Santana and Steve Miller (and many more). A songwriter for Warner/Chapel publishing, his talents enabled Tommy Castro, Lenny Williams of Tower of Power, Patti Loveless, Lee Ann Womack and many more. He co wrote the Eddie Money hit, “I Wanna Go Back.” I was bowled over when I read that he toured with Keb Mo in Europe. His “music resume” was impressive. His accolades were earned and well deserved.
Again, I listened to this master ….his talents include an unusual coupling of Blues, Rock and Southern Soul. Having 14 album producer credits under his belt, “Blame Me”, is his own offering that is an outstanding piece of work. Artists included on the CD include: Brent Mason, Buddy Hyatt, Steve Hunter, Jack White, Brad Gillis and David Kaffinetti (Viv Savage). Blame Me is a great musical foray offered by a supreme musician who hails from San Francisco. His vocals were pleasing and rich. His musicianship was superb. The songs seemed effortless and as he went from one into another. If you don’t get this CD, blame yourself, don’t “Blame Me.”