Christian Dozzler
Christian Dozzler was born into a musical family in Vienna, Austria on September 22, 1958. He started getting classical piano training when he was five years old. At age 14 he fell in love with the blues and has continued this romantic relationship ever since.
Solo piano blues and boogie woogie were the starting point and are until now a major part in Christian’s work. In 1976 he formed his first group, the "Backyard Bluesband", where he also played harmonica and guitar. 1981 was the year when he decided to make a profession out of his musical addiction, he also picked up the accordion after discovering Zydeco-music.
The years from 1984 till 1993 Christian spent as the co-frontman of Austria’s "Mojo Blues Band", and started recording and extensive touring throughout Europe. Frequently working with American blues artists on their European tours widened his musical horizon and made him an experienced player in many different styles of blues music.
From 1993 till 2000, he had his own band again, "Christian Dozzler & The Blues Wave", where he could finally bring the whole diversity of his talent into play. The program was a musical journey from Chicago Blues, Boogie Woogie, Rhythm & Blues to Swamp Blues and Zydeco, and anything in between. Especially the Louisiana music would soon become a trademark of this band. Four CDs resulted from these years. In 1999 the band recorded their fourth CD "Louisiana" right in the land of the bayous, together with some legendary figures of the Louisiana music scene.
In May 2000 Christian Dozzler accepted an offer that couldn’t be refused. He joined the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, based band of Larry Garner, moved to America, and toured the US and the rest of the world with Larry for two years.
In 2002 he settled in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, and continued his solo career. This Metroplex rightfully has the reputation of having one of the best blues scenes in the world, and is consequently the ideal home base for any blues man. In spring 2003 he released his fifth CD "All Alone And Blue", going back to his personal roots in solo piano blues and boogie woogie. The success of this album in the KNON Texas Blues Radio charts even got Christian on the cover of Southwest Blues Magazine. In 2008 the next CD "The Blues And A Half" followed with all original songs, accompanied by some of the finest Texas blues guitar players: Anson Funderburgh, Mike Morgan, Jim Suhler, Hash Brown.
2009 found Christian Dozzler and Robin Banks renewing their musical partnership to record a highly acclaimed duo CD. "Livin’ Life" reached #1 and stayed in the top 10 of the Texas Blues Radio charts for several months, and was also featured extensively on XM-Satellite-Radio. The Livin’ Life Tour 2010 took the two through Texas, Canada, Jamaica and five European countries. Another duo project, together with German guitarist/singer Michael van Merwyk, brought similar success in 2014.
These days, Christian Dozzler performs mostly solo on both sides of the Atlantic. But he also works with Texas blues guitar legend Anson Funderburgh on a regular basis, as well as with Freddie King's daughter Wanda King and occasionally with Mike Morgan & The Crawl.
Website: Christian Dozzler
Robin Banks
A master of tone and phrasing, Robin Banks has a vocal style, strength and clarity that has been compared to Etta James and Dinah Washington. But match that with the charisma and boldness of a Tina Turner and you'll understand why Robin Banks has the world on a string!
Robin Banks has her roots deeply dug. Born in Canada a mere 50 miles from Detroit, then transplanted to Dallas, and then Jamaica, Banks is a diverse, international artist who is clearly comfortable with Jazz, Classic R&B, Soul, even Reggae. She’s often lauded for her captivating live performance, her confident ability to connect and affect each member of her audience, her sincerity and certainly her authenticity. Robin Banks has established herself as a fearless, female force in International Blues circles recording and performing with the likes of Duke Robillard, Doug James and a long list of legendary Texas, West Coast and Chicago musicians. A powerful songwriter as well, Tom Hyslop of Blues Revue Magazine was quoted as saying Banks writes compositions "that lyrically echo the song craft of Cole Porter and the Gershwins".
"Robin's got soul, class and most of all good taste!"
- Duke Robillard
Three times nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year at the Maple Blues Awards. Winner of New Artist of the Year 1997 at the Maple Blues Awards.
"an artist with that rare ability to connect with people"
"one of the top 20 female voices in Canada" - Virgil Scott
"I'M IN THE PEOPLE MOVING BUSINESS!" - Robin Banks
A song writer, a record producer, a band leader, award winning vocalist and performer.
MISS ROBIN BANK$ has her roots deeply dug.
Clearly comfortable with Jazz, Classic R&B and Soul, even Reggae, she's also known for her authentic electric Blues style. She has 4 independently released CDs to her credit and makes regular tours to Europe and the Caribbean, but recently made Toronto Canada her home. A master of tone and phrasing, ROBIN BANK$ has a vocal style, strength and clarity that has been compared to Etta James and Dinah Washington. She recently performed at Massey Hall in Toronto as part of the celebrated annual Women's Blues Revue event.
No matter the genre, ROBIN BANK$ is known in the industry as "the real deal"!
"Robin Banks is so true to the art of blues, jazz and soul" - David Small, Music Attorney, Dallas TX
“Although her timbre is light, Banks’ pitch is fine, and she adjusts her delivery to fit the song, whether it’s the not-so-subtle come-hither call “I Just Want My Legs Around You” or “Cocktail or Beer”, an airy confection that lyrically echoes the song craft of Cole Porter and the Gershwins, Banks is downright sultry trading lines with Dozzler on the exotic “No More” and, backed by electric piano on the funky, upbeat “Livin’ Life”, sexy and self assured. When she’s really feeling it, as on the party-anthem boogie “Everybody Let’s Dance”, Banks sounds very much like Marcia Ball.”
Tom Hyslop - Blues Revue Magazine
"Robin, you are the real deal and I love it!" - Charlie Bell
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Walking
Christian Dozzler & Robin Banks Lyrics
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I'm walkin' to New Orleans
I'm gonna need two pair of shoes
When I git tho' walkin' me blue
When I get back to New Orleans
I've got my suitcase in my hand
Now ain't that a shame
I'm leavin' here today
Yes, I'm walkin to New Orleans
You used to be my honey
Till you spent all my money
No use for you to cry
I'll see you by and by
'Cause I'm walkin' to New Orleans
I've got no time for talkin'
I've go to keep a walkin'
New Orleans is my home
That's the reason that I'm goin'
Yes, I'm walkin' to New Orleans
I'm walkin' to New Orleans
I'm walkin' to New Orleans
The lyrics to Christian Dozzler & Robin Banks's song "Walking in New Orleans" depict a journey back to the city of New Orleans. The singer emphasizes their determination to reach their destination by walking, as evident in the repeated phrase "I'm walkin' to New Orleans." They acknowledge that the journey may be long and tiring, hence the need for two pairs of shoes to endure the distance. The singer expresses a sense of nostalgia for New Orleans, referring to it as their true home. They have a suitcase in hand, symbolizing their readiness to leave their current location and return to where they belong.
The lyrics also hint at a failed relationship. The singer states that their former partner, whom they used to affectionately call honey, spent all their money, leading to their separation. Despite this, there is no bitterness in their tone, perhaps indicating that they have moved on from the past. They assure their ex-partner that they will see them again, but only in passing, as they have no intention of staying.
Overall, "Walking in New Orleans" portrays a journey of return and renewal. It speaks to the yearning for home and the determination to overcome obstacles in order to reach one's desired destination.
Line by Line Meaning
This time I'm walkin' to New Orleans
I have decided to travel on foot to reach New Orleans
I'm gonna need two pair of shoes
I will require two sets of shoes due to the long journey
When I git tho' walkin' me blue
As I continue walking, I may become sad and lonely
When I get back to New Orleans
After reaching my destination of New Orleans
I've got my suitcase in my hand
I am carrying my suitcase with me
Now ain't that a shame
Isn't it unfortunate or regrettable?
I'm leavin' here today
I am departing from this place today
Yes, I'm goin' back home to stay
Indeed, I am returning to my home and planning to stay there
You used to be my honey
You were once my sweetheart or loved one
Till you spent all my money
Until you used up all of my money
No use for you to cry
There is no point in you shedding tears
I'll see you by and by
I will see you sometime in the future
'Cause I'm walkin' to New Orleans
Because I am traveling on foot to reach New Orleans
I've got no time for talkin'
I do not have any time or inclination for conversation
I've go to keep a walkin'
I must continue walking
New Orleans is my home
New Orleans is my place of residence
That's the reason that I'm goin'
That is the underlying motivation for my journey
Yes, I'm walkin' to New Orleans
Indeed, I am traveling on foot to reach New Orleans
I'm walkin' to New Orleans
I am journeying on foot to reach New Orleans
I'm walkin' to New Orleans
I am traveling on foot to reach New Orleans
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Antoine Domino, Dave Bartholomew, Robert Charles Guidry
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