Hobos
About the album
‘HOBOS’ is a collection of songs written during travels. Hitchhiking in Switzerland, on a train to Georgia, wandering in the cold streets of Budapest… This is the life of a hobo, somebody that travels constantly, myself. Welcome to the world of Blouzouki !
Artists
Hugo Labattut (FR): Singing, Bouzouki and acoustic guitar
Ersin Erçin (TR): Banjo guitar, Electric guitar, Back vocals
Alessandro Tomei (IT): Drums, Back vocals
Arash Khodayari (IRN): Harmonica, Back vocals
Jan Pavelka (CK): Cornet
Nadi Gharibnavaz (IRN): Bass guitar
All compositions by Hugo Labattut, except ‘My Bucket’ by Hank Williams and ‘Black Brown’ by Big Bill Broonzy
Lyrics: Hugo Labattut, except ‘My Bucket’ by Hank Williams and ‘Black Brown’ by Big Bill Broonzy
Cover design: Hugo Labattut, hugolabattut.com
Recorded @ ROKET SONIK STUDIO, Istanbul, roketsonik.com
Recording, mixing and mastering by Veli Erisim Meral
Tracks
01 Auto Stop
02 Ces rails
03 My bucket
04 Hobo Blues
05 Istanblues
06 Nanar
07 Budapest
08 Black brown
09 Mon blues + Sur le pont de Luzerne
Reviews
ALDORA BRITAIN RECORDS
“Hugo Labattut breaks things down with this fun and joyous slice of New Orleans-inspired jazz, sounding as if it could soundtrack any Mardi Gras season” – Full article here
MODS OF YOUR GENERATION
“Each track transports you to a different place emotionally and takes you on a journey to the places he has visited.” – Full article here
FOLKWORLD
“Ist Hugo Labattut ein Chansonnier für das 21. Jahrhundert? Ein beschwingter Bluesman? Egal, es ist Weltmusik originell und orginal. (Is Hugo Labattut a chansonnier of the 21st century? A lively bluesman? It doesn’t matter, it’s world music.)” – Full article here
THE BLUES AND ROOTS
“BLOUZouki’s “Uncle Joe” album is a rare treat for the senses that is fresh, original and has that essence of joy that will certainly put a smile on your face.” – Full article here