Big Frank and The Healers

Style: Chicago Blues, Delta Blues, Harmonica, Louisiana, Memphis Blues

Musicians: Big Frank (Guitar, Vocals) Various

Mirra’s guitar playing–especially his wicked slide work–propels all the tracks…“Vintage 1040” is a real find.”–Bill Wasserzieher, Blues Revue

“Big Frank and the Healers have built quite a following since their formation in 1994. Mixing Chicago Blues with the sounds of the Delta, Big Frank Mirra plays some nasty slide guitar and contributes soulful vocals that fit both styles well. The band has previously recorded an EP, but are renowned for their live shows…The band plays with that chemistry and quality that demonstrates they had many live performances together…This is a fine addition to any blues fan’s collection, especially if you like slide guitar and Chicago Blues.”–Graham Clarke, BluesBytes

“…By any standards, this is an excellent set. Big Frank is a fine vocalist and straight electric blues guitarist, but even better is his raw slide playing in the mould of Hound Dog Taylor, J. B. Hutto, and Elmore James.…Very, very impressive…”–Norman Darwen for “Blues Matters!”

“'…The music is wonderful! The sound is totally authentic–and that sound is what? Well, think Elmore James, the disgracefully under-rated Eddie Taylor, Lefty Dizz maybe, and most particularly JB Hutto. Big Frank’s playing is immaculate, his vocals are as declamatory as this music demands, and the band are equally talented…In short, a real gem of a release…here is an outfit totally committed to and passionate about the real blues. And come on, the credit on the final track is “Traditional, After Alabama Jr.” If that doesn’t means anything to you, listen and learn; if it does, you are probably already salivating at the prospect of the kind of tough, down-home blues you thought had gone for good.”–Norman Darwen, for Blues Art Studio Journal

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