The Original Delta Fireballs - Saint Louis Blues

The Original Delta Fireballs is blues harp player Geneva Red's duo. Her partner, here playing slide guitar and drums at the same time in the tradition of one man band performers Joe Hill Louis, Dr. Ross and Elmon Mickle is Jackie 5 & Dime, who also plays guitar on Red's larger band Geneva Red & The Roadsters.

This video clip of them playing W.C. Handy's song The Saint Louis Blues was shot at Clark Place in Stevens Point, WI.

When the critics speak of Geneva Red they often cite as her influences some of the greatest harmonica players in American music history. Here are some samples, in their own words:

Geneva Red plays with a driving style that touches all the ancestral bases.
- LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE, USA

Her tone and phrasing brought to mind the Chicago blues greats - Little Walter, Big Walter, Sonny Boy #2, and Jimmy Reed. - AMERICAN HARMONICA NEWS MAGAZINE, USA

A tradition-slanted set that shows off Red's harp-blowing skills amid fine arrangements by the excellent Roadsters. Hot spots include Red's haunting minor-key "A Lil Somethin'", Wolworth's slow blues "When I Wonder" (with Big Walter tone from Red), the funky "Taxin' Me", and the strong reading of Howlin' Wolf's "Who's Been Talkin'". - BLUES REVUE MAGAZINE, USA

...her rootsy harp (especially in "Bring It On Home") is sooo Walter Horton it is a delight to hear. -ANDRE HOBUS, SOUL BAG MAGAZINE, ITALY

You've got Sonny Boy Williamson & Charlie Musselwhite all mixed into one there, man what a harmonica player that young lady is. - SUNSHINE SONNY PAYNE KING BISCUIT TIME RADIO , KFFA, USA

The Original Delta Fireballs:
This foot stompin' ensemble was started in 2000 and is comprised of world renowned blues harmonica player/singer/songwriter Geneva Red and her veteran guitarist/songwriter Jackie 5 & Dime who are well known for their band Geneva Red & The Roadsters. This outstanding blues & roots music duo has performed in a variety of venues including; blues festivals, blues clubs, cultural centers, television, juke joints and roadhouses across America. These two have the ability to sound like a whole band without the use of pre-recorded music gizmos. A "stripped down to basics" style ensemble, these two pay homage to renowned musicians like: Aleck "Rice" Miller's (Sonny Boy Williamson II) band The King Biscuit Entertainers, The Jelly Roll Kings, Slim Harpo, Juke Boy Bonner, Dr. Ross, and others.Geneva Red and 5 & Dime have performed with some of today's best known blues artists, including Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Phil Guy, John Primer, Pine Top Perkins, Sam Carr, Bob Margolin, and Billy Branch to name a few. See more about them at: http://www.genevared.com

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[FuzzyLump10]

You are awesome. You need to get some recording equpment. I cant hear your voice over the music. Is that just two of you? Both of you are awesome.

[RedReels]

Yes it is just the two of them. Just recorded with video cam by a fan.

[KarenTbone]

Oh I LOVE this version of the song!

[Karcsubey]

I'm agree with Marshall, but I'm only a (ret,)LTC.!!!!

[marshallgkloepfer]

Bloody F*****g AWESOME!!!!!! Some of the modern blues players could learn some roots lessons from this duo...and that Geneva Red...WOW! Number ONE with a bullet!!!!