Georgie “The Blacksmith” Bonds – Sometimes I Wonder

First of all, I owe Georgie Bonds a huge apology. He was kind enough to send me his CD “Sometimes I Wonder” what is now a very long time ago and I promised to review it. Well, to make a long story short, it got buried and I’m just now writing the review I should have written months ago. So, Georgie, thanks for being so patient and my apologies for taking so long to get a round tuit!

The shame of it is that this CD deserves all the attention it can get. This is the real deal, folks, blues from the heart sung and played with skill and passion. Georgie is a great singer and his band backs him up expertly throughout this record.

Whether it’s a slow blues ballad like the title cut, an upbeat West side shuffle like “Why Cry?” or the uptown R&B style of “Sorry Baby”, Georgie nails them all. There are some musical touches such as the flute on “Killing Me” that add interest to the arrangements, but these tunes stand on their own.

Check out Georgie’s web site at GeorgieBonds.com for a sample of each cut, bio, photos and more. And if he’s playing in your area, go see Georgie and his band, The BluesKeepers.

Roots, Rock ‘n Blues