Cool Blue Shoes

Connecticut based Blues Rock recording artists "The Name Droppers" completed work on their 5th full-length album titled Cool Blue Shoes.

Winner of the 2023 New England Music Awards for Best Blues Act. The band consists of members from Johnny Winter and Charlie Karp.

The Name Droppers Are:

Rafe Klein - Rafe is a guitar player, and primary song writer for The Name Droppers. He played alongside Blues legend Charlie Karp for many years and co-wrote many songs that appeared on Charlie Karp’s last album "Back to You" (Courtesey of Red Parlor Records).

Bobby "T" Torello - Bobby has an extensive career, most notably as the former drummer for the Johnny Winter Band. He was inducted into the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame, was inducted into the New England Music Hall of Fame, serves as an ambassador for WFIII drums, and has served as a session drummer on some of rocks greatest recordings.

Scott Spray - Like Bobby "T," Scott was the bassist for the Johnny Winter Band and has an extensive career having played with some of the biggest names in rock-and-roll. His credits span decades, and his bass work on Johnny Winter’s album "Step Back" earned him a Grammy for Best Blues Album in 2015.

Ron Rifkin - Ron is a keyboard powerhouse who has played on numerous sessions, and played alongside Charlie Karp live and in the studio for many years. His unique style of playing puts him in high demand as a session player, and he has numerous credits under his belt.

Track List

1. Killing Floor
2. Cool Blue Shoes*
3. Be Alright*
4. Keep Pushin’
5. That’s The Way My Love Is
6. Hard Way
7. I Cry For You
8. Think Yiddish*
9. Yes I Will
10. Out Of This Blue*