Railroad Crossing

Description

The new album by "Thomas Sarrodie & Bi-polar Blues" is a fresh start, heavily inspired by the band's participation in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. This almost initiatory journey into the heart of Blues and Rock has created the energy and soul that make this new album the work of an inspired trio (Guitar/vocals, double bass, drums), driven by the entire experience of the combo, yet still unprecedented and original. With a guitar rooted in the blues, blended with contemporary rock energy and psychedelic echoes from the 60s, Thomas Sarrodie & Bi-Polar Blues captivates with its enchanting slides, a baritone tuning, a surprising double bass, and a swirling drum performance. Formed twelve years ago by Thomas Sarrodie (guitar, vocals) and Sylvain Blanquiot (bass), the Thomas Sarrodie Group has made a name for itself on the stages of Occitanie with various drummers, until Jérémy Cazorla joined on drums. Influenced by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix, Sarrodie brings a personal touch, avoiding clichés, as evidenced by three studio albums and a vibrant live recording. Eager to evolve, the trio has incorporated double bass, slide, and baritone tunings, reshaping its identity towards a roots blues while maintaining a rock energy. Renamed Thomas Sarrodie & Bi-Polar Blues, the band has embarked on a tour and released a self-titled EP. This EP reflects their ambition to push boundaries, with compositions evoking the Delta or the Hills, tinged with R.L. Burnside, while respecting a sixties tradition with a modern approach.