Helge Tallqvist & Groovy Eyes (FIN)
Plays George "Harmonica" Smith

CD PRICE: £11.99

Helge Tallqvist is a terrific amplified harp player and a master of the difficult chromatic harmonica. He has a huge tone and blows with passion and intensity. - Bad Dog Blues

'"Shockingly great stuff". Esa Kuloniemi/ Finland

" Really really fine harmonica, that shows a reel feel for tradition of the 50's. Good attention to tone, phrasing and attack. Plenty of enegy, lots of taste. Good inerplay with the band and strong band performance throughout. I'm quite impressed". Bruce Iglauer / USA Chicago

T-Bear & The Dukes of Rhythm (SWE)
Let The Sweet Talk Flow

CD PRICE: £9.99

Those cats come from the cold Sweden to warm up the dance floors around the globe, their first CD is full of great R&B sounds from the 50's and 60's era.

El Toro Records is proud to present one of the best R&B bands coming from Sweden in the new century! Don't miss it!

TEE (BELGIUM)
Lights On

CD PRICE: £10.99

TEE, a.k.a. Marc Thijs, has been playing on the blues scene since 1986. He started out playing harmonica and singing in bands like THE FINSBURY PARK EMPIRE, THE SLIME HUNTERS, THE HEALERS and recorded with all of them. After switching to guitar he formed the more successful “THE ELECTRIC KINGS” , a major influence on many European blues bands. Meanwhile TEE has worked with many international touring acts on both European- and American ground.During his last eight months stay in the U.S. he recorded his first album under his own name.

… Tee is a strong guitar player and a great songwriter, … his voice, which sounds black as can be, is his secret weapon. He swings like the greatest blues shouters …”...

Two Timers (UK)
Big Casino

CD PRICE: £9.99

Contains 11 tracks, all self-penned and recorded by Sarah and Gordon.

"Explosive, electric skiffle for the new decade..."   "Efficient, stripped bare writing"  "Truly a phenomenon?"   Voted UK's best duo... Sarah Best UK Female Singer nominee

Two Timers (UK)
Aubrey Rex & Other Stories

CD PRICE: £9.99

Blues Choice - "On this side of the Atlantic, people should take note of Two Timers, a duo featuring Sarah James on vocals, violin, percussion (including spoons) and Gordon Russell on guitars. Aubrey Rex & Other Stories (Credo) ranges from dreamy to downhome with a selection of thoughtful self-penned numbers"
John Clarke - The Times, UK

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Rusty Roots (BELGIUM)
Electrified

CD PRICE: £10.99

The incredible talented Mark TEE produced both albums and lifted Rusty Roots up to a completely new level. Thanks to the high quality of the second album, the band has drawn the attention of “Naked Productions” and signed on. The album “100 Miles” takes you on a journey of swing and west coast blues and the new album “Electrified” will certainly touch your soul. An amazing guitar player, an incredible Hammond player, a firm rhythm section and a brilliant front man will make you kick your feet all over the dance floor. So that’s it, keep your ears and eyes open for some authentic roots and soul blues and come check out Rusty Roots

Stinky Lou & The Goon Mat (BELGIUM)
Fat Sausage For Dinner

CD PRICE: £10.99

Here's something unique-a trio of french bluesmen playing guitar and washtub/one-man-band drums/Harmonica ala Hooker, T-Model or R.L. Burnside. This is not 'cutting edge' blues, but gutbucket played with a lot of feeling and energy.