Ticket to Chicago (1997)

About this title: Slide guitarist Dave Hole kicks up a fun ruckus on Ticket to Chicago, his fourth album for Alligator Records. This native of Perth (Australia), the Chicago blues label's first overseas signing, realizes for the first time his dream of playing with Chicago blues musicians -- bassist Johnny B. Gayden (Albert Collins), pianist Tony Z (Larry McCray, Buddy Guy), and drummer Ray "Killer" Allison (Buddy Guy), along with (on several tracks) a horn section and harmonica (courtesy of Billy Branch). The opening "Out of Here" serves as the starter's pistol -- Hole and company play too fast, too loud, and ... read more

Tracks:

1. Out of Here [Hole]
2. You're Too Young [Hole]
3. Phone Line [Hole]
4. You Got the Blues [Hole]
5. My Bird Won't Sing [Hole]
6. Bermuda Triangle [Hole]
7. Wheeler Dealer [Hole]
8. Empty Train [Hole]
9. Why Can't You Be True? [Hole]
10. Beyond Jupiter [Hole]
11. Cold Blue Moon [Hole]
12. Outlaw [Hole]
13. Ain't No Justice [Hole]
14. Bullfrog Blues [Harris]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.