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Single Review of Tomás Doncker: “Red Cross Store” (True Groove)

If you read my review of Wherever You Go, then you all know how much we dig Tomás Doncker here at the Blog. The man does not disappoint. Well, a couple years ago, he released his rendition of Mississippi Fred McDowell’s “Red Cross Store.” Tomás updates the song, delivering it with more electric power, boosting it with both his guitar and his vocals. The song churns along, with the vocals giving voice to the justifiable anger and frustration in the lyrics. Tomás does this old blues classic justice with his powerful interpretation.

I guarantee you’ll dig Tomás updated, modernized version of “Red Cross Store,” but if you haven’t heard it before, I’d also suggest you give Mississippi Fred McDowell’s original recording a listen.

More Recently

Since the release of “Red Cross Store,” Tomás has released the single “All Together Now” (with Amp Fiddler) and the album Born to Be, plus several releases with Tomás Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars.

Looking Ahead

This Facebook post lists a UK tour for Tomás Doncker & the True Groove All-Stars, starting on October 19th in London and ending October 28th in Oakham. Check the aforementioned Facebook post or this Instagram post for details.