Make It Rain

by Michael Burks

Overview

After nearly 20 years as a performer, Michael Burks finally issued this debut disc, and his years of practical blues experience are evident on every track. While some of the guitar pyrotechnics may be more technique than substance, it cannot be denied that this fellow can tear up his ax. He sets the stakes on the muscular opener, "Hit the Ground Running," and maintains the intensity level through moodier tunes like "Beggin' Business." While his vocals are not stellar, he has a rich, gritty quality to his singing that is nicely matched to his guitar playing. ~ Tim Sheridan

Product Details

Release Date:	03/13/2001
Label:	Alligator Records
UPC:	0014551487821
Rank:	38379

Tracks

1. Hit the Ground
2. Got a Way With Women
3. Beggin' Business
4. What Can a Man Do?
5. Mean Old Lady
6. Everybody's Got Their Hand Out
7. Thank God for Fools
8. Make It Rain
9. Heartless
10. Don't Let It Be a Dream
11. Pack It Up
12. Voodoo Spell

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Michael Burks   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Scott Thompson   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Vasti Jackson   Guitar (Rhythm)
Jim Spake   Sax (Tenor),Sax (Baritone)
David Smith   Bass
Ernest Williamson   Keyboards
Steve Potts   Drums

Technical Credits

Michael Burks   Producer,Composer
Jason Latshaw   Mixing,Engineer
Brian Jensen   Mastering
David Smith   Performer
Michael Banks   Performer
Bruce Iglauer   Producer,Mastering
Paul Natkin   Photography
Wightman Harris   Producer
Gonzalez Chandler   Composer
R. Russell   Composer
Kevin Niemiec   Package Design
Sven Zetterberg   Composer
Cary Wolfson   Liner Notes
Jim Gaines   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Richard Newell   Composer
Travis Haddix   Composer
Jackie Payne   Composer