New News!!! The Biscuit Rollers have just won the Regional Blues Competition in Virginia and will be competing in the International Blues Competition in Memphis in Feb. 09. Thanks to all for your support!!!! South Bound Freight Train is the first CD for the Biscuit Rollers. The band started in 2005 in hope of finding the right combination of musicians that really cared about preserving the old time blues feeling of people like Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and Cephas and Wiggins. The band is headed by vocalist and percussionist Kelly Miller who brings that deep Mississippi blues voice that we love to hear in those old records of yesterday. Scotty Grey is the spark of the band and plays a variety of musical instruments including guitar and foot drums but is a master at old piedmont blues harp with a bit of Sonny Terry and Sugar Blue mixed in. Jack Roy is the guitarist of the band, while throwing in some harp and banjo just to keep things lively. We hope you like the CD as much as we enjoyed making it. These songs were our favorites to perform over the last 3 years and wanted to share them with our fans and friends. Here are a couple of reviews of the CD from Professah Blues, NPR Blues Valley and Dom Turner of the Backsliders and Supro, International Blues Man… “If you like acoustic country blues, you will like South-Bound Freight Train by the Biscuit Rollers. This group’s initial effort reflects the successful results of music selection, skilled instrumental work, and an excellent balancing of vocals and instrumentation, which includes guitar, banjo, harp and an occasional tambourine. The 15 tracks run the gamut from slow to upbeat tunes, including an interesting interpretation of Eddie “Son” House’s Preachin’ the Blues. There are tracks that are new to me, like Having a Real Bad, that reflect lyrics dyed in the deep delta. There are also familiar tracks that are well done: 32-20, Kokomo, and I Can’t Be Satisfied. A unique touch the release offers is the inclusion of several brief tracks (30-40 seconds) allowing for solo performances. The Biscuit Rollers have put together a solid release built around strong vocals backed by skilled musicians. This trip to the country is one worth taking, whether you’re walking, driving, or taking a freight train.” Th Professah! “The Biscuit Rollers ‘Southbound Freight Train’ is a prime example of modern musicians approaching blues with reverence and respect, and producing an album of blues with both a traditional feel and production style, but with a modern touch and sensibility. ‘Southbound Freight Train’ is an album of songs to listen to as a whole, as each song takes you on a sonic journey. ‘Delta’ meets ‘Piedmont’ blues finger-picking style is a delight.” Dom Turner – The backsliders (Australia) www.backsliders.com.au http://profile.myspace.com/backsliders \"If you\'re into old soulful blues like Blind Willie, And Jimmy Reed, you\'ll like the Biscuit Rollers. Winners of the James River Blues Society competition, the already have their sights set to the national stage. Keep your eyes on the Biscuit Rollers\" Americana Rhythm Music Magazine -November 2008