{"product_id":"rory-block-prove-it-on-me-cd","title":"Rory Block - Prove It On Me [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis recording celebrates the songs of nine ground-breaking female blues artists, includes one of her own originals, and will be released March 27, 2020 on Stony Plain Records. \u003cb\u003eProve It On Me\u003c\/b\u003e presents Rory's unique take on songs from phenomenal female performers and songwriters: \u003cb\u003eArizona Dranes, Elvie Thomas Merline Johnson, Madlyn Davis, Helen Humes, Rosetta Howard, Lottie Kimbrough, Gertrude ''Ma'' Rainey\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eMemphis Minnie\u003c\/b\u003e. Rory's goal for this release was to spotlight some of the more obscure names of the genre, some of whom did not become widely known ''despite their immense talent''. All songs are given the ''Rory Block Band'' treatment, while showcasing their own individual style and contribution to the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e''\u003ci\u003eFor over a century, women of the blues have prevailed to record and perform their music. I hope we will do them justice by continuing to get to know them better today, as we celebrate their names more every year\u003c\/i\u003e.''\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProve It On Me\u003c\/b\u003e was produced by Rory Block and Rob Davis. All vocals on the new disc are by Rory Block, who also played all the guitar and bass parts on her Signature Model Martin Guitars. In addition, all drums and percussion heard on the new disc - guitar bongos, hat boxes, plastic storage tubs, oatmeal boxes and wooden spoons - were played by Rory.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDuring her career, \u003cb\u003eRory Block has won six W.C. Handy Awards (now known simply as The Blues Music Awards) from the Blues Foundation, two for ''Traditional Blues Female Artist'', three for ''Acoustic Blues Album of the Year'', and in 2019 she won ''Acoustic Artist of the Year.'' She is nominated again in 2020 for:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Blues Female Artist (Koko Taylor Award)\u003cbr\u003eRory Block\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWinner announced May 7, 2020 in Memphis, TN.\u003cbr\u003eRory Block is attending the 2020 Blues Music Awards ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eShe is supporting this release with a major US tour in Spring 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe May Be Your Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's Red Hot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf You're a Viper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProve It on Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Shall Wear a Crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEagles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWayward Girl Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn My Girlish Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilk Man Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotherless Child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 772532140928\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stony Plain Music\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.27.20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rock Band Merch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52221398581479,"sku":"556679","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.triathletestore.com\/en-gb\/products\/rory-block-prove-it-on-me-cd","provider":"Triathlete Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}