Roomful of Blues
Steppin' Out [CD]
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY BY OCTOBER 10, 2025. THE FIRST 300 CD PRE-ORDERS WILL RECEIVE AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY
ALSO AVAILABLE ON RED VINYL LP
Recipients of five Grammy nominations and winners of multiple Blues Music Awards plus numerous victories in DownBeat’s International Critics Poll, Roomful of Blues are celebrated around the world. Steppin’ Out! Adds soul-stirring vocalist DD Bastos to the band’s potent, impeccable musicianship on an exhilarating mix of jump, swing, proto rock ‘n’ roll and funky, contemporary blues, including timeless gems first cut by Etta James, Big Mama Thornton, Jimmy McCracklin, Tiny Bradshaw and more.
1. | Satisfied | 3:36 | ||
2. | You Were Wrong | 2:50 | ||
3. | Steppin' Up In Class | 3:27 | ||
4. | Slippin' And Slidin' | 2:52 | ||
5. | Please Don't Leave | 3:43 | ||
6. | Tell Me Who | 2:34 | ||
7. | You Don't Move Me No More | 2:43 | ||
8. | Good Rockin' Daddy | 3:18 | ||
9. | Tend To Your Business | 3:00 | ||
10. | Well Oh Well | 2:44 | ||
11. | Why Don't Cha Stop It | 3:16 | ||
12. | I've Got A Feelin' | 3:34 | ||
13. | Dirty People | 3:28 | ||
14. | Boogie's The Thing | 2:50 |
DD Bastos Lead Vocals, Claves (7), Maracas (12)
Chris Vachon Guitar, Background Vocals (8, 14)
Jeff Ceasrine Keyboards, Background Vocals (8, 14)
John Turner Upright Bass
Mike Coffey Drums
Rich Lataille Tenor and Alto Sax
Craig Thomas Tenor and Baritone Sax
Christopher Pratt Trumpet
Produced and Mixed by Chris Vachon for Easy-Vee Productions
Horn Arrangements by Rich Lataille
Recorded and Engineered by Evan Bakke assisted by Trevor Okonuk at The Power Station New England, Waterford, CT
Mastered by Collin Jordan and Bruce Iglauer at The Boiler Room, Chicago, IL
Photography by Michael Sparks Keegan, assisted by Laura Sparks Keegan
Packaging Design by Kevin Niemiec
Roomful of Blues would like to give a huge thanks to our family, friends and loyal fans for keeping us rockin’ for over 55 years; Chris Duval of Circa Vintage Wear in New Bedford, MA for style direction and for letting us invade his awesome clothing store; Page Stallings and Mary McNeill for keeping us booked and busy; and as always, many thanks to Bruce Iglauer and the entire staff of Alligator Records.
Booking: Page Stallings at Ketch Agency, page@ketchagency.com, (704) 405-1227