Description
Michael Bloomfield – Dark Roads Blues: Santa Cruz 1981 (Indie Exclusive) [Graphite Splatter Vinyl]
Description
Legendary guitarist Mike Bloomfield is captured in concert on Jan. 31, 1981, at the Catalyst Club in Santa Cruz, California, in his last recorded performance, just two weeks before his passing at age 37. The never-before-released show, heard in a soundboard recording, features the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Blues Hall of Fame inductee on piano and guitar, performing 10 blues perennials. One of the most brilliant and influential players of his generation, Bloomfield was a pivotal member of the groundbreaking Chicago blues group the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and founded the genre-leaping "American music band" the Electric Flag. He recorded with such greats as Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and Muddy Waters, among many others. Pressed on grey splatter vinyl exclusively for RSD Essentials.
Experience the soulful sounds of Michael Bloomfield with 'Dark Roads Blues: Santa Cruz 1981' on exclusive graphite splatter vinyl. This collection showcases his exceptional blues guitar work and heartfelt vocals, capturing a live performance that resonates with authenticity.
Highlights
- Indie exclusive graphite splatter vinyl
- Live performance from 1981
- Features classic blues tracks
- Label: Liberation Hall
- Genre: Blues
Track Listing
01. Dark Road Blues
02. Mean Mistreater
03. I Don't Know
04. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
05. Kansas City Blues
06. TB Blues
07. Country Mechanic
08. Frankie & Johnny
09. Fool For A Cigarette Feeling Good
10. Come On It My Kitchen
Format Details
- Label: Liberation Hall
- Genre: Blues
- Format: Vinyl
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Blues
- Released: 2026-10-02

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