We’re going to end the February celebration of St. Louis’ 250th birthday with one last post featuring another St. Louis band, and another at the crossroads of musical styles. The guys who make up the Rum Drum Ramblers were, like many teenagers, fans of the punk scene. Unlike many of those same teens, though, when they became young adults, they wanted to play the blues. The have a good thing going, writing original tunes for the 21st century that are rooted in traditional musical styles, and they are dynamic performers. From the Upper Mississippi was released on their 2008 CD called Hey Lordy Mama Get Up and Go. You can listen to the song below.
Listen to more songs here.