Slim Harpo 'Baby Scratch My Back'

Slim Harpo 'Baby Scratch My Back'

Not sure what instigated Slim Harpo's bout of itching, but he doesn't sound all that concerned about it on record. In fact he sounds quite excited at the prospect of the situation being rectified by the long manicured nails of his baby, and rightly so. 

The Gaturs 'Gatur Bait'

The Gaturs 'Gatur Bait'

Butt-kicking swamp-funk in the vein of fellow Bayou inhabitants The Meters. Seriously laid-back and heady grooves primed for the lengthening evenings ahead. Willie Tee leads the charge on this one with amphibious keyboard riffs that are guaranteed to bring out the alligator smile in you.

Allen Toussaint 'Last Train'

Allen Toussaint 'Last Train'

Allen 'The Southern Knight' Toussaint has gotten his nimble fingers into more musical pies than most people have had hot dinners. A towering figure on the New Orleans circuit, his compositions and writing have influenced musicians the world over. 'Last Train' is off his best solo album 'Southern Nights' from 1975, a mellow blend of soul, funk, rock and country styles that just gets better with each listen. Check out his official website for more info.

Dr. John 'I Walk On Guilded Splinters'

Dr. John 'I Walk On Guilded Splinters'

Often covered, never bettered - Dr. John AKA The Night Tripper stirs a big wooden spoon into his hypnotic voodoo gumbo and ladles out a burbling portion for the masses. Prepare to have your heart melt like butter and st-st-stutter to this winding, fire engulfing masterpiece.