The gritty slide Blues of “Dollar for Liquor” follows the exploits of a happy-go-drunky    street busker and his eternal quest to get someone to buy the next round.

Dollar For Liquor

She Got The Devil in Her

The Cash Box Kings are: 
Joe Nosek: Harmonica, Vocals (5,9), Acoustic Guitar (9)
Oscar Wilson: Vocals 
Billy Flynn: Lead Guitar, Baritone Guitar (5) 
Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith: Drums (1,4,7,8) 
John W. Lauler: Upright and Electric Bass 
Lee Kanehira: Piano, Organ   

With Special Guests:
Deitra Farr: Vocals (4)
John Nemeth: Vocals (10)
Shoji Naito: Rhythm Guitar (1,4,7,8), Kick Drum (3) 
Andrew Diehl: Rhythm Guitar (5,6,9,10,11) 
Derek Hendrickson: Drums (5,9,10,11) 
Alex Hall: Drums (2,6) 
Cameron Webb: Vocals (6) 
Xavier Lynn: Rhythm Guitar (2) 
Jon McDonald: Guitar (3)  

The C-Note Horns: 
Al Falaschi: Tenor and Baritone Saxophones (2,5) 
Jim Doherty: Trumpet (2)  

Produced by Joe Nosek 
Recorded by Alex Hall at Reliable Recorders/Hi-Style Studio, Chicago, IL 
Mixed by Alex Hall and Bruce Iglauer 
Mastered by Collin Jordan and Bruce Iglauer at The Boiler Room, Chicago, IL 
Design by Kevin Niemiec 
Band Photos by Janet Mami Takayama 
Other Photos by SBT4NOW (cover), Dylan Fout (back cover) and Jo Naylor (door)  

This album is dedicated to all the frontline workers who worked selflessly throughout the pandemic to care for others. Those workers include our wives Kristina Espinoza, Felicia Wilson, Mary Flynn, and Holly Smith.  

The CBKs tip their crowns to the following: Danny Person, Sarah Lauler, Kaitlyn Hendrickson, Donna McNeil, Juan and Lydia Espinoza, Deitra Farr, Dr. Eugene Kwon & Dr. Stanley Stish and the Mayo Clinic Oncology Staff, John Hahn, Dave Sawtelle, Sue Moore, Eric Simpson, Koki Kanehira, Jon Penner, Steve Jones and the Crossroads Blues Society, Mike McCann, Al Rasho, Tom McCarty, Dave Specter, Marc Maddox and the crew at Buddy Guy’s Legends, Greg Guy, Dave Specter and SPACE, FitzGerald’s, Doug and Cheryl Lewis, Tony, Jennifer & the crew at Rosa’s Lounge, Jimmy Voegeli, Linda Cain, Merideth Colby, and Karen Murphy. The CBKs also want to express their royal gratitude to Bruce Iglauer and the entire Alligator staff for all their support. You guys are the BEST.  

Oscar Wilson would like to give thanks to his parents Harvey & Maxine Wilson. RIHP!

The Cash Box Kings

Oscar's Motel

Buy or Stream

The Cash Box Kings - Trying So Hard

Gone Fishin'

I'm Going Fishing

All songs by Chris O’Leary, Lawn Dog Music, admin. by Eyeball Music, BMI

1. No Rest
2. Lost My Mind
3. Ain't That A Crime
4. My Fault
5. I Cry At Night
6. Things Ain't Always What They Seem
7. Lay These Burdens Down
8. Need For Speed
9. You Break It, You Bought It
10. Who Robs A Musician?
11. Funly Little Club On Decatur
12. Love's For Sale

Produced by Chris O’Leary
All tracks recorded by Dan Vitarello at Cupola Studios, Ridgefield, CT except as noted
I Cry At Night recorded by Chris Peet at Man O’War Studios, West Palm Beach, FL.
Additional recording by Dan Vitarello at Cupola Studios
Things Ain’t Always What They Seem recorded by Will Bryant and Lee Falco at The Building, Marlboro, NY.
Mixed by Blaise Barton and Bruce Iglauer at Joyride Studios, Chicago, IL
Mastered by Collin Jordan and Bruce Iglauer at The Boiler Room, Chicago, IL
Photos by Paul Natkin, Photo Reserve
Packaging by Kevin Niemiec
Executive Producer: Bruce Iglauer

Chris O’Leary: Vocals and Harmonica, Guitar (1), Bass (9)
Chris Vitarello: Guitar (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
Greg Gumpel: Guitar (4, 6), Slide Guitar (11, 12)
Monster Mike Welch: Guitar (5)
Jesse O’Brien: Piano (1, 2, 4), Organ (1, 3)
Brooks Milgate: Piano (6, 8, 9, 11, 12)
Jeremy Baum: Piano (5, 10), Organ (5, 10)
Andy Huenerberg: Bass (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12)
Matt Raymond: Bass (6)
Dan Vitarello: Drums (1, 3, 8, 9. 12)
Michael Bram: Drums (2, 4, 7, 10, 11), Percussion (4, 7, 10, 11)
Andrei Koribanics: Drums (5)
Ray Hangen: Drums (6)
Andy Stahl: Tenor Sax (1,5, 6)
Ron Knittle: Baritone Sax (1, 5)
Darren Sterud: Trombone (11)
Nick Bartell: Saxophones (11)
Chris Difrancesco: Baritone Sax (6)
Libby Cabello: Background Vocals (6)
Willa Vincitore: Background Vocals (6)

Mike Welch appears courtesy of Gulf Coast Records

This recording is dedicated to the loving memory of Christine Powers.

The Hard Line

Chris O'Leary - Who Robs A Musician?

Chris O'Leary - Lay These Burdens Down

Down In The Alley

Brown Liquor

Shadow Of The Blues

Walkin' In The Shadow Of The Blues

A diverse mix of Blues, RnB, Soul and American Roots influenced original compostions.

Hoodoo & Holy Water

Nobody's Dog

Drunkman Live at Carnagie G

Drunkman Blues (feat. Todd Curry)

All songs by Chris Cain, Chris Cain Music admin. by Eyeball Music, BMI   

Produced, Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Kid Andersen at Greaseland Studios, San Jose, CA  
Cover Photo by Tina Abbaszadeh  
Additional Photos by Marilyn Stringer  
Management and Booking: Suzy Tyler, suzytyler22@gmail.com

Among the greatest compliments a musician can receive is praise from his fellow artists. With more than three decades of touring and fourteen previous albums, master blues guitarist and vocalist Chris Cain has earned his reputation as a musician's musician. Since his first release in 1987, Cain has created his very own blues sound inspired by his heroes--B.B. King, Albert King, Ray Charles, Albert Collins, Grant Green and Wes Montgomery. His jazz-informed blues guitar playing is fiery, emotional and always unpredictable. His vocals--gruff, lived-in and powerful--add fuel to the fire. His indelible original songs keep one foot in the blues tradition and both eyes on the future. The pure joy Cain brings to his playing and singing is palpable, and draws fans even closer in.

Upon first discovering Cain in 1987, Guitar Player raved, "Cain is an impressive, top-notch guitarist. His full-bodied tone and surprisingly big voice packed a punch that had me reeling." The Washington Post declared, "Chris Cain is a hot-shot guitarist and a singer with the maturity of old blues masters like Bobby Bland and B.B. King." Guitar icon Robben Ford said, "Chris Cain is for real. He's a great blues player with an intensity that keeps you on the edge of your seat, wondering what he's going to do next. Plus he knows how to write a song you haven't heard before, full of humor and insight. If you like the blues you'll like Chris Cain. I am a stone fan."

With his Alligator Records debut album, Raisin' Cain, Chris Cain says he is at a new point in his career. "I'm playing and writing better than ever before. I can say more with less," he says, referring to his dynamic guitar playing and superb songwriting. "My songs are funky and danceable and my writing is now less personal diary than in the past. I want my songs to tell universal stories." Recorded in San Jose at producer and multi-instrumentalist Kid Andersen's Greaseland Studio, Raisin' Cain features twelve original Cain compositions. From the deeply autobiographical Born To Play to the humorous and rocking Hush Money to the late-night jazzy blues of I Don't Know Exactly What's Wrong With My Baby, Cain's songs deliver uncommon, surprising hooks and riffs coming in rapid-fire succession. On four songs, Cain shows off his stellar keyboard skills, and on the far-out instrumental Space Force, he proves himself a funky and jazzy ARP Soloist player. Along with Cain is his road-tested band, bassist Steve Evans and keyboardist/organist Greg Rahn, with Chris' touring drummer Sky Garcia and veteran D'mar Martin (Little Richard, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats) sharing the skins.

Joining Alligator Records is a dream come true for Cain, who grew up idolizing label giants like Hound Dog Taylor and Son Seals. "Alligator cares so much about the music and the artists," Cain says. "I'm really excited to be a part of it. And I've got the best pack of tunes I've ever written."

Raisin' Cain

Chris Cain - Born To Play

Mark's style ranges from full-on growl to vintage Delta and everything in between. A songwriting style that defies easy description and a guitar approach that is at times melodic and aggressive within the same song.

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