Right Place, Right Time Mike Ledbetter & Monster Mike Welch

• 1 Cry for Me Baby 03:54
• 2 I Can't Please You 04:12
• 3 Kay Marie 04:20
• 4 I Can't Stop Baby 05:15
• 5 Down Home Girl 04:43
• 6 How Long Can This Go On 03:42
• 7 Big Mama 03:53
• 8 I'm Gonna Move to Another Country 04:49
• 9 Can't Sit Down 04:06
• 10 Cryin' Won't Help You 03:40
• 11 Goodbye Baby 03:35
• 12 Brewster Avenue Bump 04:11
• Total Runtime 50:20

Info for Right Place, Right Time

With over 25 years under his belt, Boston-based blues guitarist Monster Mike Welch is handily considered a seasoned veteran of the international blues scene at just a mere 37 years old. Adorned with the nickname “Monster Mike” by actor/comedian Dan Aykroyd at the tender age of 13, Welch has since carved out a successful living as a highly accomplished and in-demand guitarist. To date, Welch has released six albums under his own name and in 2001, he joined the ranks of one of New England’s most beloved blues institutions, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones. In addition, Welch has performed and recorded with Duke Robillard, Nick Moss, Johnny Winter, Darrell Nulisch and more recently, the Knickerbocker All-Stars, which has featured among others, Jimmie Vaughan and the aforementioned Robillard. No stranger to the Delta Groove family, Welch also appears on recordings by the Mannish Boys and Sugaray Rayford, as well as playing a central role in the critically acclaimed album, Fifty Shades of Blue, by Anthony Geraci and the Boston Blues All Stars. Welch has received two consecutive Blues Music Award nominations by the Blues Foundation for Instrumentalist-Guitar beginning in 2016.

Chicago's own Mike Ledbetter has had nothing short of a rich and multi-dimensional musical journey thus far. Before making a home in West Side Chicago and Memphis style blues, Ledbetter set his feet in various genres ranging from soul, gospel, pop, jazz, and even spent the better part of a decade performing on Chicago opera stages. Spending eight years under the tutelage of his mentor, Nick Moss, Ledbetter recorded and toured the world with Moss as his lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist. In this short time, he has made more than a lasting impression and developed a legion of fans. He's also worked with and earned the respect of many of his heroes and influences (Anson Funderburgh, Barrelhouse Chuck, Billy Flynn, Curtis Salgado, Jimmy Johnson, Lazy Lester, Ronnie Earl) as a member of the new school of blues/soul musician whose style is cemented in its Golden Era. On Sunday, June 12, 2016, Welch and Ledbetter took part in a special tribute to the legendary Otis Rush at the 33rd Annual Chicago Blues Festival. The chemistry between these two was so instantaneous and such a natural fit, that it became readily apparent that an album together must soon follow. Right Place, Right Time is the result of this inspired collaboration, born out of a mutual love and respect for the classic blues era of the '50s and '60s and artists such as Otis Rush, Magic Sam, Elmore James and B.B. King.

Mike Ledbetter, lead vocals, rhythm guitar (track 12)
Monster Mike Welch, guitar
Anthony Geraci, piano, Hammond organ
Ronnie James Weber, bass
Marty Weber, drums

Monster Mike Welch
Despite his relatively young age, he has been an active figure in the blues music business for over 25 years. He was just 13 when "Blues Brother" Dan Aykroyd bestowed upon him the nickname "Monster Mike" in recognition of his formidable guitar prowess. In his home region of the Northeastern U.S., some of the blues world's true greats—such as Duke Robillard and Ronnie Earl—quickly took notice of him. In 2001, he joined forces with Sugar Ray Norcia & the Bluetones, enriching their sound with his unmistakable guitar style. This creative collaboration continues to this day. Welch can also be heard on albums by Nick Moss, Johnny Winter, Darrell Nulisch, Jimmie Vaughan, the Mannish Boys, and Sugaray Rayford.

Mike Ledbetter
Mike Ledbetter’s voice is pure soul, gospel, and blues. As a classically trained opera singer, he knows how to command his instrument; yet, his true passion has always lain with soul-blues. Music was in his blood from birth, instilled in him by his great-uncle Huddie Ledbetter (a.k.a. Leadbelly) and his mother. Mike Ledbetter spent eight years as a member of his mentor Nick Moss’s band, touring the world with him as both lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist. During this time, he left a lasting impression—and won over legions of fans. He also had the opportunity to work with many of his own heroes, including Anson Funderburgh, Billy Flynn, Curtis Salgado, Jimmy Johnson, Lazy Lester, and Ronnie Earl.

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