Search - Gary Primich :: Dog House Music

Seek out Travelin Mood or Mr. Freeze first

Eric Cullings | Maryland | 08/15/2002

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I like Gary Primich alot. He's a very inventive player, probably one of the best out there. Seen him play quite a few times across the country. My band had the distinct pleasure of opening for him a few years ago. I play harp as well and one of the first reactions people have if they know nothing about harp is "How do you do that?" or "How do you get that sound out of that?" Invariably, that is soon replaced by "It all sounds the same." Well, I hate to say it, but Gary's last three releases have all sounded the same; Botheration, Company Man, and now Dog House Music. You can interchange largely any of the tracks between the three albums. Having heard Travelin Mood and Mr. Freeze as they were released, plus seeing him live, and talking with him in the green room and after the show at the bar, I guess I expect more on his releases. Now, they all sound like Texas boogies with miles of fatback harp on them. For me, Elizabeth Lee and Texas Love Kit are the only tunes I have sat down and listened to again, and the latter is the only tune I am learning anything from as a player. Nothing wrong with the release, but I'd like to hear greater variety. Gary has gotten away from covers somewhat. I always found that to be a strength of his actually. Check out "Caravan", "Knock Me a Kiss" (Louis Jordan) from Travelin Mood or "Route 90" or "Red Top" (Gene Ammons)from Mr. Freeze. They are awesome interpretations of someone else's work. Gary's writing continues to be strong and interesting; his vocals seem to be constantly improving; the band, while not as strong as on previous releases, backs him well. Buy this CD, but only after checking out the two releases in the title of the review."

Primich on top!

Bergman Jonas | Sweden | 05/30/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Gary Primich, out of Indiana, is one of those hard-working blues players that no one has ever heard of apart from an inner blues-loving circle. This is a petty, because Primich is one heck of a harmonica player and more than average singer too! Every CD he has put out gets stronger and stronger and on this one, he simply establishes what an ace he really is! Living in Texas, we hear Texas shuffles mixed with rocking boogies, jazzy instrumentals and traditional Chicago rollicking blues. This one has it all! Gary has really come into his own and his band is top notch. The guitar player, Chris Masterson, is a new find I have never heard before and he takes most of the songs to great heights. Mixed with Gene Taylor's boogie piano and horns on some songs, this is good time music with no excuses! Gary deserves the backing of a record company that can bring him out to a bigger audience. Being a tremendous harmonica player foremost, his vocals have a very fine quality that truly gives this recording a very high rating indeed. Everything is good here and I hope that all harmonica lovers and fans of "real" blues gives this one a go-this is top!!"

Goodtime roadhouse rockin!

DrDanny | Sunnyvale, CA United States | 05/21/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Like nearly all releases on the Antone's label, this is one[great] record. And how in the heck is it that I've never heard of this guy before? He's a great singer/harpist, and this band is exactly right for the material. If you like Kim Wilson's solo albums, get this. You won't be sorry."