The Name Droppers are dropping more than names this Spring with the release of their new single “Let’s Live Together” on HMG Recordings. The Connecticut based blues-rockers’ new track comes in advance of their 4th album of the same name on HMG Recordings, due out this summer. The band’s last three albums have seen consistent radio play and chart action on radio stations across the country and in Europe.
The Name Droppers features singer/songwriter/guitarist Rafe Klein, keyboardist Ron Rifkin, drummer Bobby T Torello, and bassist Scott Spray. Both Torello and Spray are former members of Johnny Winter’s band, and both have been inducted into the New England Music Hall of Fame. Torello has also performed with Michael Bolton and Grace Slick. Spray played bass on Winter’s final album, Step Back, which won the Grammy for Best Blues Album in 2015. Official Video for “Let’s Live Together” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc9HFv4IX5U “Let’s Live Together” also features the vocals of Simone Brown who has sung background on the band’s two previous releases “Cool Blue Shoes,” and “Starshine,” and is featured prominently on the new album. “The whole band is excited about releasing our 6th studio album,” says singer and guitarist Rafe Klein.
“It may be our best one yet. It’s soulful blues with a touch of R&B. Simone Brown, our backing vocalist, is fantastic, and on this album she shines.” The album was produced by Vic Steffens, who is a two-time New England Music Awards winner for Producer of the Year. “Let’s Live Together” also features the world-renowned musician Crispin Cioe on saxophone. As a member of the Uptown Horns, Crispin has toured and recorded with a list of artists that shaped rock & roll history like the Rolling Stones, James Brown, Peter Wolf, Joe Cocker, the Ohio Players, Tom Waits, and the list goes on. Crispin is also noted for his sax solo on the James Brown smash, “Living In America.”
MUSICIANS Rafe Klein – guitar, vocals, Scott Spray – bass, Bobby T Torello – drums, Ron Rifkin – keyboard, Simone Brown – vocals, Crispin Cioe – saxophone.
