The daughter and granddaughter of working musicians, Abair continues to captivate fans while evolving her sound. In 2014, after two seasons as the featured saxophonist on the hit series American Idol, Abair released Wild Heart. This LP showcased a compilation of grittier rock and soul tracks featuring some of the biggest names in music. To help translate this sound to her live shows, Mindi enlisted longtime friend and The Boneshakers founder Randy Jacobs (Bonnie Raitt, Was Not Was, Willie Nelson) to inject his brand of Detroit Blues Rock. The collaboration was undeniable, and it lead to an almost immediate decision to join forces creatively. Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers features band leader Mindi Abair (Saxophone, Vocals), Randy Jacobs (Guitar, Vocals), Sweet Pea Atkinson (Vocals), Rodney Lee (Keys), Derek Frank (Bass, Vocals), and Third Richardson (Drums, Vocals). Their first record together Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers LIVE in Seattle was released September 2015 to significant critical acclaim, and a 2 ½ year non-stop tour schedule across the US.
In April 2017, the band took a short break to record their first studio record. The EastWest Sessions was recorded over five days at legendary Hollywood recording studio EastWest Studios with renowned Blues Rock producer Kevin Shirley (Led Zepplin, Joe Bonamassa, The Black Crowes, Aerosmith). The album, which will be released September 15, 2017, is a powerful, bluesy, momentous, and deeply emotional journey. The album features a track with iconic blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa, and 2017 GRAMMY® winner in the Best Contemporary Blues Album category, Fantastic Negrito.
She authored the book “How To Play Madison Square Garden - A Guide to Stage Performance” and serves as a National Trustee for The Recording Academy.
The artists she’s toured with and/or recorded with are a testament to her talent: Aerosmith, Gregg Allman, Keb’ Mo’, Joe Perry, Bobby Rush, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Lalah Hathaway, Duran Duran, Adam Sandler, Lee Ritenour, The Backstreet Boys, Booker T. Jones, Jimmy Webb, Mandy Moore, Max Weinberg, Bill Champlin, David Pack, Mocean Worker, The Ides of March, Rick Braun, Teena Marie, Bobby Lyle, Jonathan Butler, and Peter White.
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Cold Sweat
Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers Lyrics
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I don`t care ha about your past
I just want ho our love to last dee
I don`t care darlin` about your faults huh
I just want to satisfy your pulse
Oh
When you kiss me
When you mess me
Hold my hand
Make me understand
I break out - in a cold sweat
Ho! Uh! Ho!
I don`t care about your wants
I just wanna ha! tell ya about the does and don`ts
I don`t care about the way you treat me darlin` ha!
I just want huh! to understand me honey
Oh
When you kiss me
And ya miss me
You hold me tight
Make everything all right
I break out - in a cold sweat heh!
Mercy on me
C`mon now
Brother
put it, put it where it`s at now
Aww
Let him have it
uh!
Awww!
The lyrics of "Cold Sweat" by Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers are about a passionate and intense love that causes the singer to break out in a cold sweat. The opening lines of the song, "I don't care about your past, I just want our love to last," indicate that the singer is more focused on the present and the future than the mistakes or flaws of their partner. The lyrics also emphasize the physical aspect of their love, with lines like "I just want to satisfy your pulse" and "When you kiss me, when you mess me."
The chorus of the song is the most memorable part, with its repeated "Oh" and "Ho" sounds building up to the exclamation of "I break out - in a cold sweat." This line suggests that the intensity of the singer's love is so great that it overwhelms them and causes a physical reaction.
Later in the song, there are references to mercy and phrases like "Let him have it," which could indicate that the singer is pleading with their partner to give them what they need in the relationship. Overall, the lyrics of "Cold Sweat" convey a sense of urgency and desire that is both exhilarating and a little bit frightening.
Line by Line Meaning
I don`t care ha about your past
I am not concerned at all about what you have been through in the past
I just want ho our love to last dee
All I desire is for our love to endure forever
I don`t care darlin` about your faults huh
Your shortcomings don't bother me in the slightest
I just want to satisfy your pulse
I simply aim to fulfill your deepest desires
When you kiss me
The moment you engage in a passionate kiss with me
When you mess me
Whenever you play around with me
Hold my hand
Grasp my hand tightly
Make me understand
Enable me to comprehend
I break out - in a cold sweat
My body experiences sudden perspiration and shudders
I don`t care about your wants
I am not interested in knowing what you desire
I just wanna ha! tell ya about the does and don`ts
I only wish to advise or instruct you on what to do or not to do
I don`t care about the way you treat me darlin` ha!
Your behavior towards me does not matter to me, my dear
I just want huh! to understand me honey
All I want is for you to comprehend me, sweetheart
You hold me tight
You clasp me firmly and securely
Make everything all right
Fix everything and make it better
Mercy on me
Incredible or unbelievable
C`mon now
Encouragement to get started
Brother
A friendly term used to address someone
put it, put it where it`s at now
Place it in the exact position that it belongs right now
Let him have it
Give it to him with full force
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALFRED JAMES ELLIS, JAMES BROWN
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It’s been quite a while back since I seen the Shakers but I’ll definitely never forget how amazing it was. One hell of a band, with Jacobs killing it on guitar and Sweet Peas awesome voice. I ran out and got their cd the next day and still listen to it 20 years later….👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Kwon2m
Yeah, Randy Jacobs really kills it here on guitar. Whew! Love Sweet Pea Atkinson's vocals, too. And then Mindi burns it down on sax! The Boneshakers and Mindi are a match made in heaven. :)
thomas medeiros
I am a big fan of Mindi Abair ! This is a great example of how talented a Saxophonist she is! Although she is considered a Jazz artist I think she has made a great career move by moving into Blues and joining up with the Boneshakers. I discovered her on XM radio on B.B. Kings Blues when they played “Pretty Good for a Girl “. I looked her up on YouTube and have watched her videos. Looking forward to many more.
Jr. SugarFingers Linton
Fantastic! ;) this is breath taking, the whole vibe!. love how the stage is set up too!.
rosa Shiers
Great performance, she can play, mind blowing.
Theodore Esaw, Jr.
Sounds so good!!!
Steve Burnett
I am always amazed at how I like every song you play. I keep trying to find one I don't like; but I haven't been able to. Just keep blowin' that horn with all the power and soul that comes from within you Mindi! Best sax player on planet earth IMHO.
juveboooy
+Steve Burnett : 1000% AGREEEEE,MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Enid H. Unatin
She’s awesome!
gateswf
Love these guys! It looks like the Santa Cruz blues festival. If they ever play there again I will catch it.