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"Adelaide based harmonica maestro David Blight together with South Australian award winning guitarist/songwriter Mick Kidd have teamed up on a regular basis over the past decade-representing the Adelaide Roots & Blues Assoc. at the 2016 International Blues Challenge, performing gigs from Memphis to Melbourne- Numerous festivals in Adelaide, Darwin, Docklands in Melbourne, Bruthen & Bendigo.
Now coinciding with their debut at "Blues On Broadbeach" QLD. in May 2022, they are releasing their 3rd album- a contemporary, eclectic blend of acoustic blues entitled "It's All Worth It".
A long time coming ....but finally releasing eleven all original, unashamedly Australian blues & roots acoustic tunes....featuring some mighty fine harmonica from Mr. David Blight together with the song-writing skills of guitarist Mick Kidd...with a bonus "hidden track" recorded live in Darwin!
"It's All Worth It" peaked at #6 on the ABARAC (Australian Blues & Roots Airplay Charts) - July 2022...
FEATURED BLUES REVIEW BLUESBLAST MAGAZINE USA OCTOBER 2022 #ACOUSTIC BLUES, ADELAIDE, ALL ORIGINAL SONGS, AUSTRALIA, BEST OF 2022, COOL, DAVID BLIGHT, DUO ALBUM, IT'S ALL WORTH IT, MICK KIDD, RAINEY WETNIGHT
David Blight with Mick Kidd - "It's All Worth It" Self- Produced CD: 12 Songs, 52 minutes Styles: Acoustic Blues, Duo Album, All original songs......
Have you ever started listening to an album and feared you wouldn't finish it because you got addicted to the first song? That's exactly what happened when I heard the title track of "It's All Worth It", the third release from Australian duo Mick Kidd and David Blight. These two have teamed up on a regular basis over the past decade, representing the Adelaide Roots & Blues Association at the 2016 International Blues Challenge, performing gigs from Memphis to Melbourne along with numerous festivals in Adelaide, Darwin, Docklands in Melbourne, Bruthen and Bendigo.
This CD has been a long time in coming, but at last these eleven bold and brash Australian blues tunes (plus a ghost track recorded live in Darwin) have made their official debut. Each one has its own particular charm, with "Purgatory" and "Blue Collar Blues" standing out as surefire ear worms. "Along Love's Edge" possesses gorgeous melody throughout, with David Blight's harmonica keening in the throes of heartbreak. Yours truly imagines him playing this song in the dead of the night along the Pascoe River, a full moon the only illumination for miles around. "Beaten by the Bottle Again" is propelled by a seven-note refrain that will have you counting them just to make sure. It's an intriguing take-off on a traditional blues beat, off-kilter in its cadence- drunk you might say. When it launches into its middle section, hold on for a wild ride.
Some albums, like some books, movies and other forms of art, are all about flash instead of form. Slick production values and big-name acts can hide mediocre musicianship, lacklustre songwriting, and an overall dearth of feeling. Not with these guys! Just play "Boneyard" and you'll see. They go all out, holding nothing back and baring their souls through their instruments of choice. It's an explosive number, so be sure to turn the volume of your old stereo up to 9, not 11.
Mick Kidd plays acoustic, electric and bass guitars. . He also stomps and performs lead vocals on several tracks. David Blight conquers the harmonica, percussion and lead vocals for the others.
The only flaw on this magnificent CD is that the instrumentation often overpowers the vocals. Listen closely or you might miss these great lyrics (don't worry - they're in the liner-notes) : " Calloused fingers, lack of sleep/ Beer-stained clothes, not much to eat / No drink rider, blown-up van/ Miles and miles of brown dry land / Hit the next city, back street pub / Door deal only, now here's the rub / Loading out at 3AM / Swear I won't do this place again / But it's worth it, playing for you ? It's all worth it!"
So is this album. Get it NOW, mates!
REVIEWER Rainey Wetnight is a 43-year-old female Blues fan. A child of 1980s music, she was strongly influenced by her father's blues music collection. BluesBlastMagazine.com
Now coinciding with their debut at "Blues On Broadbeach" QLD. in May 2022, they are releasing their 3rd album- a contemporary, eclectic blend of acoustic blues entitled "It's All Worth It".
A long time coming ....but finally releasing eleven all original, unashamedly Australian blues & roots acoustic tunes....featuring some mighty fine harmonica from Mr. David Blight together with the song-writing skills of guitarist Mick Kidd...with a bonus "hidden track" recorded live in Darwin!
"It's All Worth It" peaked at #6 on the ABARAC (Australian Blues & Roots Airplay Charts) - July 2022...
FEATURED BLUES REVIEW BLUESBLAST MAGAZINE USA OCTOBER 2022 #ACOUSTIC BLUES, ADELAIDE, ALL ORIGINAL SONGS, AUSTRALIA, BEST OF 2022, COOL, DAVID BLIGHT, DUO ALBUM, IT'S ALL WORTH IT, MICK KIDD, RAINEY WETNIGHT
David Blight with Mick Kidd - "It's All Worth It" Self- Produced CD: 12 Songs, 52 minutes Styles: Acoustic Blues, Duo Album, All original songs......
Have you ever started listening to an album and feared you wouldn't finish it because you got addicted to the first song? That's exactly what happened when I heard the title track of "It's All Worth It", the third release from Australian duo Mick Kidd and David Blight. These two have teamed up on a regular basis over the past decade, representing the Adelaide Roots & Blues Association at the 2016 International Blues Challenge, performing gigs from Memphis to Melbourne along with numerous festivals in Adelaide, Darwin, Docklands in Melbourne, Bruthen and Bendigo.
This CD has been a long time in coming, but at last these eleven bold and brash Australian blues tunes (plus a ghost track recorded live in Darwin) have made their official debut. Each one has its own particular charm, with "Purgatory" and "Blue Collar Blues" standing out as surefire ear worms. "Along Love's Edge" possesses gorgeous melody throughout, with David Blight's harmonica keening in the throes of heartbreak. Yours truly imagines him playing this song in the dead of the night along the Pascoe River, a full moon the only illumination for miles around. "Beaten by the Bottle Again" is propelled by a seven-note refrain that will have you counting them just to make sure. It's an intriguing take-off on a traditional blues beat, off-kilter in its cadence- drunk you might say. When it launches into its middle section, hold on for a wild ride.
Some albums, like some books, movies and other forms of art, are all about flash instead of form. Slick production values and big-name acts can hide mediocre musicianship, lacklustre songwriting, and an overall dearth of feeling. Not with these guys! Just play "Boneyard" and you'll see. They go all out, holding nothing back and baring their souls through their instruments of choice. It's an explosive number, so be sure to turn the volume of your old stereo up to 9, not 11.
Mick Kidd plays acoustic, electric and bass guitars. . He also stomps and performs lead vocals on several tracks. David Blight conquers the harmonica, percussion and lead vocals for the others.
The only flaw on this magnificent CD is that the instrumentation often overpowers the vocals. Listen closely or you might miss these great lyrics (don't worry - they're in the liner-notes) : " Calloused fingers, lack of sleep/ Beer-stained clothes, not much to eat / No drink rider, blown-up van/ Miles and miles of brown dry land / Hit the next city, back street pub / Door deal only, now here's the rub / Loading out at 3AM / Swear I won't do this place again / But it's worth it, playing for you ? It's all worth it!"
So is this album. Get it NOW, mates!
REVIEWER Rainey Wetnight is a 43-year-old female Blues fan. A child of 1980s music, she was strongly influenced by her father's blues music collection. BluesBlastMagazine.com
“Tight, disciplined & dynamic performance. Almost belies the fact it’s only 2 on stage, such is the power of delivery. It’s a mighty showcase of harmonica, flexible& versatile showcase of several different styles- nice mix in a varied, interesting set”- by David Sly-Adelaide I.B.C. judge, journalist at Adelaide Review.
"The Man is a fine guitarist & songwriter"- LUC MEERT- Rootsville, Belgium
“MICK KIDD is a solid acoustic guitar player & songwriter with feeling & charm. I enjoyed the discourse & stories he weaved, both lyrically & musically"- STEVE JONES- Crossroads Blues Society, Rockford, Illinois, U.S.A.
“Blight's atmospheric beds and subtle moody interjections were the perfect foil for Kidd's fast and furious picking and slide work.Both musicians have strong and authentic blues voices but they are poles apart. Kidd's vocal growl and Blight sustained pure notes complemented rather than competed. This was not what I was expecting, as the duo's sound filled the huge back room of the Gov with their skilled and assured musicianship. They presented intelligent, original songs with strong hooks that went well beyond the three chord trick that one might usually expect from blues songs.”- Ray Smith- broadwayworld.com
“Delivering some tasty original numbers interspersed with a few covers the guys showed us what masters they are on their particular instruments. Mick Kidd plays some tasty blues riffs on acoustic guitar with some extra special slide work thrown in for good measure. David Blight has played harmonica for Cold Chisel and he treated us to that sexy sound at The Gov, he’s a master of the harmonica and can really make it cry. The guys share the lead vocal roles and solo instrumental spots.”- Pete Wibberley- adelaidemusicmag.com
Harmonica legend (and Christmas Pageant float designer) Dave Blight, known mostly for his work with Cold Chisel, performed with Mick Kidd with a kick ass blues set that included Robert Leroy Johnson and Steve Winwood covers. Both masters of their craft, they let loose with a wall of thunderous blues that set the place on fire. Posted by Darren Hassan - Glamadelaide
"On ' Menu of Sin," Mick Kidd and David Blight again focus their qualities as songwriters and musicians of outstanding acoustic blues, that's sometimes unjustly receiving too little attention. Sin anyway!... "-Eric Sanders for www.rootstime.be.
"The Man is a fine guitarist & songwriter"- LUC MEERT- Rootsville, Belgium
“MICK KIDD is a solid acoustic guitar player & songwriter with feeling & charm. I enjoyed the discourse & stories he weaved, both lyrically & musically"- STEVE JONES- Crossroads Blues Society, Rockford, Illinois, U.S.A.
“Blight's atmospheric beds and subtle moody interjections were the perfect foil for Kidd's fast and furious picking and slide work.Both musicians have strong and authentic blues voices but they are poles apart. Kidd's vocal growl and Blight sustained pure notes complemented rather than competed. This was not what I was expecting, as the duo's sound filled the huge back room of the Gov with their skilled and assured musicianship. They presented intelligent, original songs with strong hooks that went well beyond the three chord trick that one might usually expect from blues songs.”- Ray Smith- broadwayworld.com
“Delivering some tasty original numbers interspersed with a few covers the guys showed us what masters they are on their particular instruments. Mick Kidd plays some tasty blues riffs on acoustic guitar with some extra special slide work thrown in for good measure. David Blight has played harmonica for Cold Chisel and he treated us to that sexy sound at The Gov, he’s a master of the harmonica and can really make it cry. The guys share the lead vocal roles and solo instrumental spots.”- Pete Wibberley- adelaidemusicmag.com
Harmonica legend (and Christmas Pageant float designer) Dave Blight, known mostly for his work with Cold Chisel, performed with Mick Kidd with a kick ass blues set that included Robert Leroy Johnson and Steve Winwood covers. Both masters of their craft, they let loose with a wall of thunderous blues that set the place on fire. Posted by Darren Hassan - Glamadelaide
"On ' Menu of Sin," Mick Kidd and David Blight again focus their qualities as songwriters and musicians of outstanding acoustic blues, that's sometimes unjustly receiving too little attention. Sin anyway!... "-Eric Sanders for www.rootstime.be.
