Roger C. Wade & The Houserockers - Shake it loose! (CD)

There's no substitute for experience – and after 30 years on stage, Roger C. Wade & The Houserockers have nothing left to prove, but plenty to give. Their new album, Shake It Loose!, celebrates a rare anniversary: ​​three decades of groove, sweat, and unwavering blues passion.

From the opening notes of "On My Mind" to the relaxed outro of "Late Night Swing," this album delivers precisely the energy and joy of playing that only a well-rehearsed band with genuine stage experience can provide. Between punchy original compositions and carefully selected covers, jump blues, classic R&B, and New Orleans-style piano grooves blend seamlessly – with Roger's distinctive vocals and harmonica playing always at the forefront.

The core lineup – Roger C. Wade (vocals, harp), Marion Wade (piano), T-Man Michalke (guitar), Stephan "Roffi" Roffmann (double bass) and Micha Maass (drums) – is joined by top-class guests such as saxophone legends. Sax Gordon and Tommy Schneller. For three titles brings Jaska Prepula additional depth with his electric bass.

Shake It Loose! was recorded and mixed with meticulous attention to detail – in true old-school style. It's more than just an album: it's a celebration, pressed on vinyl. A tribute to the past, but with an eye to the future. And above all, proof of why this band has maintained its place for 30 years: powerful songs, deep emotion, and an unbroken joy in making music.

Whether you've been following the band since their early days or are just discovering them – this is the perfect starting point. So: put on the needle and shake it loose!