Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad (CD - 1998)

Cephas & Wiggins: John Cephas (vocals, guitar); Phil Wiggins (vocals, harmonica).

Original producers: Siegfried A. Christmann, Alex Kustner.

Compilation producer: Brett J. Bonner.

Personnel: John Cephas (vocals, guitar); Phil Wiggins (vocals, harmonica).

Liner Note Author: Brett J. Bonner.

Recording information: Washington DC (10/01/1980-11/30/1980); Woodford, VA (10/01/1980-11/30/1980).

Photographer: Axel Kuestner.

Arrangers: Phil Wiggins; John Cephas.

John Cephas and Phil Wiggins don't provide any surprises on this date, Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad. That doesn't mean this is a disc to ignore. They have remained faithful to the Piedmont blues sound and to their credit haven't incorporated any modern twists or foisted an attempt at soul-blues, for instance. They play what they love and continue in the tradition of Brownie McGee and Sonny Terry or Blind Blake. Among the 14 tracks, two -- "Burn Your Bridges" and "Guitar and Harmonica Rag" -- are Cephas & Wiggins originals; the rest are mainly traditional. ~ Al Campbell minimize