All star musician cast Chicago Blues Reunion release "Buried Alive In The Blues" on July 12, 2005 courtesy of Out The Box Records

Chicago Blues Reunion is a collaboration of Chicago music legends who defined the sound of their generation in the 1960's. In that time, they helped create the historic transition in popular music from acoustic folk to electric blues-influenced rock. For four decades they have continued to be an inspiration to younger generations that followed their trail blazing path.

Last year, these legends joined forces once again and the result is a two disc set, Buried Alive In The Blues, (audio CD + 60 minute DVD) from Out The Box Records that is a lasting document of their musical and cultural legacy showcased in a kick ass performance recorded live. The release date is set for July 12, 2005.

The band is a who’s who of blues lovers’ household names: Barry Goldberg, Nick “The Greek” Gravenites, Harvey “The Snake” Mandel, Tracy Nelson, Sam Lay, Corky Siegel with backing by a band of top flight pros including Gary Mallaber, Rick Reed and Zach Wagner.

Chicago Blues Reunion came back to Chicago in 2004 for a limited number of performances, one of which, a blazing night at Fitzgerald’s, the venue that has become a beacon for blues fans over the years, was documented for this release and an anticipated film. The Buried Alive In The Blues package is both a 14 track audio keepsake of the music history these veterans again made that night as well as providing deep insight into the time and social milieu that spawned a revolution in sound and style. The 60 minute DVD features 30 minutes of music and 30 minutes of interviews with the CBR bandmates plus on-screen recollections and telling the North Side Chicago blues story of the 60's from various perspectives.

The DVD also includes a “collectors photo gallery” that offers many never before seen photographs of the band members with their friends and influences including Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Dylan, Santana, Janis Joplin, John Mayall, Canned Heat and others.

Chicago Blues Reunion will embark on a 24 market tour upon release of Buried Alive In The Blues, recreating the excitement on stage that is heard on CD and DVD in this extraordinary audio and video document. Dates include Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and, of course, Chicago.

CHICAGO BLUES REUNION BURIED ALIVE IN THE BLUES audio CD track listing

1) "Born In Chicago" – featuring Nick Gravenites
2) "Buried Alive In The Blues" – featuring Nick Gravenites
3) "Walk Away" – featuring Tracy Nelson
4) "Drinking Wine" - Nick Gravenites
5) "GM Boogie" - featuring Barry Goldberg and Harvey Mandel
6) "Left Handed Soul" – featuring Nick Gravenites
7) "Miss You Like The Devil" – featuring Tracy Nelson
8) "All The Help I Can Get" – featuring Tracy Nelson
9) "Death Of Muddy Waters" – featuring Nick Gravenites
10) "Find My Baby" – featuring Sam Lay
11) "New Truck" – featuring Tracy Nelson
12) "King Bee" – featuring Corky Siegel
13) "Snake" – featuring Harvey Mandel
14) "Hound Dog" – featuring Sam Lay


CHICAGO BLUES REUNION
SUMMER TOUR 2005

July 7 – Vancouver B.C. - The Yale
July 9/10 – Seattle, WA – The Triple Door
July 11 – Portland, OR – Millenium Records
July 12 – Roseburg, OR - Music on the Half Shell
July 13 – Portland, OR - Oregon Zoo Amphitheater
July 15 - San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
July 16 – Irvine, CA - Barclay Theater
July 18 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
July 19 – Sacramento, CA – Tower Records
July 20 – Chico, CA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
July 21 – Santa Monica, CA - Santa Monica Pier
July 22 – Hollywood, CA – Amoeba Records
July 28 – Oshkosh, WI - Waterfest
July 29 – Chicago, IL - Buddy Guy’s Legends
July 30 – Detroit, MI – Magic Stick
Aug 2 – Northampton, MA - Iron Horse
Aug 3 – New York, NY - BB King's
Aug 4 – Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of the Living Arts
Aug 6 – Annapolis, MD - Ram's Head

For more information on Chicago Blues Reunion, please visit their website at:
http://www.chicagobluesreunion.com