Badnews Barnes dazzles audiences in every show he plays During his long and fruitful career, he has had the opportunity to share stage with such great musicians like ‘Blue’ Lou Marini, Chris Parker, Clifford Carter or Danna Fuchs who, among with other musicians, have also been involved in this album which comes together with a magnificent DVD The satirical Barnes lyrics and the very special way he manages to perform genuine Chicago, Texas or West Coast jump blues, confirm fun is guaranteed, especially due to his always magnificent, bright and very attractive proposals Barnes feels he has the need to accomplish a God’s mission, which is to redeem, save and turn traditional blues in something different that helps him to communicate the satirical meaning of his lyrics, in a real exercise of convincing his followers and introduce them to an styles he defines as ‘contemporary hokum blues in traditional American political & social satire’ Surrounded by some high level musicians and a powerful well teamed horn section, Badnews Barnes develops a perfect speech based on a brawny sound and a good dose of energy Badnews Barnes is in blues what Frank Zappa was in seventies underground sound