Tubie Pushée ”BLUE WITH ENVY” ©2009 Independently Released Review by Lucky Boyd Tubie is back with another episode of the blues, this time every corner of the genre is explored, from the swampy to the traditional. There’s even an ‘Island’ feel to “Look To Any Corner.” The musicianship is excellent on this release as Tubie Pushée has mastered the delivery of blues music. The softer side comes out on “My Dream” which is a more country-feeling track. The guitar work is typical Tubie, accurate, appropriate, and amazing. All of Tubie’s albums are great for leaving in the player for extended periods. Great for listening, but also fantastic for providing a mood. A favorite cut is “The NyQuil Blues” which, in addition to a great musical effort, is a lyrical treasure, written by my good friend Herb Steiner. Tubie does a great job on Herb’s tune. This is Pushée’s third release, and it’s one that solidifies him as a blues mainstay in Texas. State: 12 cuts, 9 penned by Pushée (BMI), 1 co-write, 2 covers; Produced by Granger Smith, Michael Holleman, and Taylor Pushée; Appearances: Pushée, Holleman, Brian Lippman, Skot Jakubiec, Kent South, Mitch Connell, Leanne Swenson; jewel case; 4/1 panel insert, grayscale screened disc, replicated, running time approx. 42 minutes. Tubie Pushée ”THE LONE STAR BLUES” ©2008 Independently Released Review by Lucky Boyd From the opening “Upside Down” Tubie Pushée sets the bar for this album with a real thinker set in an exciting blues feel. Throughout the disc you’ll find several blues styles, all of them excellently executed. From rock to swamp to folky blues, Pushée offers a diverse setting for his sophomore project. Penning most of the cuts himself, Pushée swings the pendulum vocally as well. His rough style is perfect for “Talk To Me Blues” (written by Dennis Hammond) and he uses his ‘inside’ voice for “The H.R. Dept. Blues,” which is the kind of song you could only write if you’ve lived it. Poor sap. You’ll hear an array of guitar work, and while the licks aren’t wrapped in an L.A. style polish, they are truly Texan, and each one seems to be the perfect choice for it’s respective track. I’m impressed with this second release and I think it elevates Pushée to a new level among blues players in Texas. Without question, he can hold his own at any blues festival in the state. Pushée has remained true to his artistic control on this album and has offered fans a diverse release with some real gems on board. I listened to this album three times all the way through before capturing my thoughts on the project. It’s comfortable in that respect and it has a decent flow that keeps you listening. True Blues fans will flock to this album. Stats: 12 cuts, 8 penned by Taylor Pushee (BMI), 1 co-write with Skot Jakubiec, cover of P. Mayfield, cover of Dennis Hammond; Produced by Granger Smith and Taylor Pushee; Appearances: Pushee, Micheal Holleman, Brian Lippman, Smith, Jakubiec, Greg Phelps, John clark Towslee, Terrell Gay, Dr. Bob Wilkes, Mitch Connell; jewel case; 4/2 panel insert; liner notes; screened disc; replicated; running time approx 53 minutes. Previous Notes: Tubie has been playing guitar for over 35 years. He has played with the premier southwest bands: Camel Rock and Two Paces West, playing in over 30 of the lower 48 states plus Alaska. He now fronts his own band, Tubie & The Touchtones. His quick, innovative lead guitar work, along with rhythm and acoustic guitar styles, and his strong lead and harmony vocals help make this trio full, different, & successful. They usually stay in S.E. Texas playing classic rock and blues, and have been playing in the Brazos Valley for the past three years. Tubie Pushée is the guitar teacher at Lippman Music Co. in Bryan, Texas.