Album Review of
Live At G. Bluey's Juke Joint N.Y.C

Written by Duane Verh
September 3, 2023 - 5:31pm EDT
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A top-tier practitioner of the fusion of blues and muscle-rock, guitarist/vocalist Ted Horowitz- p/k/a Popa Chubby- drops a double-disc “live” grouping of originals and covers providing a nonstop surge of energy and emotional punch.  Chubby’s consistently blistering, typically intricate axework is complemented by his full-throttled vocals, soulful and strong enough that he could pass as a stand-alone singer.  Amidst the varied fare present, ballads stand out including “Another Ten Years Gone”, “I Can’t See The Light Of Day” and “Embee’s Song”.  His knockout cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” should garner attention as well.  Btw- his band rocks as well.