The second of the 'Innocent Civilian' albums from Ed Rome pays homage to his love of Blues and Rhythm & Blues. From Leadbelly to Peter Green, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee to John Lee Hooker and more, all of Ed’s Blues influences are here as well as his own unique idiosyncratic take on the genre. Jim Allan supplies his trade mark drumming to complete this journey through Blues music. Engineered, produced, mixed and mastered by Ed Rome. INNOCENT? The 'Innocent Civilian' albums are a series of ever growing releases that can be likened to musical novels. Also available: PLAY: INNOCENT CIVILIAN PART 1 A LIFE IN MINUTES: INNOCENT CIVILIAN PART 3 Coming Soon: GAS AND AIR: INNOCENT CIVILIAN PART 4 GENERAL INFO ABOUT ED: ABOUT Ed Rome is acclaimed writer, recording artist and producer. He has written and recorded many albums as well as material for other artists and done countless guest spots. His most recent album received much praise, most notable being Steve Lamacq naming it the best reggae album of the year on his BBC Radio 2 show. TESTIMONIALS 'An Excellent Album' Steve Lamacq BBC Radio 2 'Really Interesting Stuff' David Rodigan Kiss FM 'Very Entertaining' Alex Lester BBC Radio 2 'A Great Voice' Jerry Dammers (The Specials) 'Quality Old School' Neville Staple (The Specials) LIVE As an international touring artist Ed’s encapsulating, honest energetic live show has allowed him to tour Australia, Japan, Dubai, continental Europe every corner of the British isles. Festival highlights include Glastonbury (05, 07+09), Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival (Aus.), Summer Sonic (Jap.) As well as being UK tour support (with backing band ‘The Connectors’) for the 'Easy Star All Stars' (Radiodread/Dub side of the moon) countless live sessions around the world for artists such as ‘The Beat’, ‘Lee Scratch Perry’ and members of ‘The Specials’ has secured his strong reputation on the live circuit. PRESS Ed has been interviewed on the BBC 2 Steve Lamacq show and received extensive national radio play namely from Don Letts (BBC 6), David Rodigan (Kiss FM) and Alex Lester (BBC 2) and Steve Lamacq (BBC 2+6). http://www.facebook.com/edromemusic www.edrome.co.uk