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Jumps, Boogies & Wobbles

Howell Devine
Jumps, Boogies & Wobbles Howell Devine is a San Francisco–based trio composed of guitarist/vocalist Joshua Howell, drummer Pete Devine (who doubles on washboard), and Joe Kyle Jr. on acoustic bass. On this recording for Arhoolie, the trio offers their interpretation of Delta country blues, playing both traditional and original music. The band opens with a rousing “Rollin’ and Tumblin’” and continues through their set of blues and boogie, closing with Mississippi Fred McDowell’s “Write Me a Few of Your Lines.” Saxophonist Ralph Carney sits in on “Harmonica Wobble #2” and “Spoonful.”

Track Listing

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Rollin' and Tumblin' Howell Devine 04:44
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Guitar Rag Howell Devine 02:59
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Harmonica Wobble #2 Howell Devine 06:32
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Shotgun Blues Howell Devine 04:02
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HowellDevine Boogie Woogie Howell Devine 05:58
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Help Me Howell Devine 04:33
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Soft Steel Piston Howell Devine 02:29
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Spoonful Howell Devine 05:48
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Mellow Down Easy Howell Devine 03:39
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KC Blues Howell Devine 03:55
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Mighty Long Time Howell Devine 03:21
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Write Me a Few of Your Lines Howell Devine 03:51