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Take that perfect combination of tasty old blues women songs, season it with a few bluesy classics performed with ultimate cool, add a selection of distinctive, horn-laden jazz riffs and a woman who can really tell a story, and you have Donna Greene with “A Girl’s Gotta Have a Little Pleasure.” She has the range of Eva Cassidy, the grit of Etta James and the sly phrasing of Billie Holiday. This is a CD that just keeps getting better with each listening. “Donna Greene’s blues are dry martini blues. She sings with a lotta swagger, a dash of sauce and a cool retro vibe. She’d have been right at home on stage at the Sands of the Rat Pack days or Ciro’s on Sunset Boulevard circa 1948. But, it's 60 years later and Donna’s attitude and energy is totally 21st century. She gives ya masterful singing that’s sensual, emotive, and fun. Donna Greene brings just the right feeling to a tune, whether it’s straight ahead blues like “You Can Have My Husband” or a Billie Holiday-era standard like “Comes Love.” “A Girl’s Gotta Have A Little Pleasure” is a winner! It’s a superbly-produced treasure highlighting Donna’s pristine singing with the style and punch of The Roadhouse Daddies!” Nick Gerard, Host of “Nothin’ But the Blues” on KKJZ 88.1 FM Los Angeles and www.JazzAndBlues.org “Great bluesy voice... Jeannie Cheatham, look out! Have already played tracks on air.” Tommy Saville, BBC Radio Nottingham “I'm thrilled with this album. I just wish I'd known about it in April of '08. But as they say, better late than never. As of Monday morning, WHLI will add to its regular playlist the title tune as well as Baby Get Lost, Double Crossing Blues, Love Make A Fool Of Me, and You Can Have My Husband. I knew from the first few seconds into this CD I was in for a treat and it didn't disappoint. Great work. I congratulate you and The Daddies.” Paul Richards, Program Director, WHLI, Long Island, NY “All I can say is WOW. What a voice you have. This CD is incredible. Donna, what ever you're doing don't stop doing it. I listen to a lot of music and don't get overly excited but your disc just knocked me out. You have a tremendous talent and if you ever get down to the Hilton Head/Savannah area of the country, I will be sitting in the first row or two.

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Donna Greene and the Roadhouse Daddies

Donna Greene and the Roadhouse Daddies

Source: All About Jazz

WHAT: Live music on the patio. Featuring new music from CD A Girl's Gotta Have a Little Pleasure.

WHEN: Saturday, June 28, 2 p.m.

WHAT: Borders Books & Music State, 900 State St. Phone: 805-899-3668 Santa Barbara

COST: FREE

“Donna Greene is a dangerous woman. She makes you fall in love with her without ever having met her... there's so much emotion ...

“With an ensemble that includes fine piano, understated guitar, and classy trumpet and sax, Donna Greene & The Roadhouse Daddies have the basis to do justice to standards ‘Lover Man’ and ‘Baby Get Lost’ and the zip to pull off rocking chestnuts ‘Mess Around’ and ‘You Can Have My Husband.’ Originals ‘Shoe Boy’ and the title track to A Girl’s Gotta Have a Little Pleasure (Dixie Blue Records) swing and jump, respectively. An impressive singer, the sultry Greene more than holds her own in present -- and historial -- company. The mid-set pair ‘Double Crossing Blues’ and ‘Love Make a Fool of Me’ showcase her blues-and-ballad technique. Wonderful!” Tom Hyslop, Blues Review Magazine, Issue 115, Dec 08/Jan 09

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

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2008

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