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■ 28 MAY 2014 
The Nighthawks - "444"
This D.C. area based outfit, led by founder/harpist/singer Mark Wenner, 66. has kept the world dancing for 42 years. And they keep the party going on this latest release.
 
After more than four decades rocking down clubs, festivals, stages and juke joints across the world, the Nighthawks are still perfecting their brand of swing, roots-rock, greasy blues and jump. 
Wenner has been working a decade with guitarist Paul Bell and bassist Johnny Castle along with "newest" member of five years, drummer Mark Stutso. 
The four flip, flop and fly through a set of finger-shakin', hip-wigglin' roots grooves enlivened by gospel, country blues and soul touches. All four add vocals and backing harmonies while offering uncluttered musical arrangements all in service to the almighty blues groove. 
For blues bustin', good rockin' and plenty of swing, these blues-birds still fly high. To quote Muddy Waters, "...they ARE the Nighthawks!"
- Eric Feber, The Pilot
 
Download "Louisiana Blues" and "High Snakes"