Markey Blue Ric Latina Project

In the short amount of time since they first joined forces, Markey Blue, Ric Latina and their touring band have compiled a long list of accomplishments.

The band has been headlining and playing festivals and clubs around the country and the world in support of their latest album.

The band name has changed and with it comes some of the best music the writing duo of Markey and Latina has ever written. This album takes a walk through several sides of the blues genre — the swampy side of roots, rock and soul blues, traditional blues and two tribute songs. Raised in Muddy Water offers a little something for every blues palate.

The team of musicians brought together for this release have a resume that reads like a “who’s who” of the music industry.

Raised in Muddy Water also features guest artists Ronnie Keith Owens (harmonica on “Red Room) and Blues Hall of Fame artist and Alligator Records Artist Eddy “the Chief” Clearwater (vocal duet and guitar on “I Like it Like This”).

The final song is a live “bonus track” with guest musicians from Robben Ford’s rhythm section (Wes Little on bass and Brian Allen on drums) and Charlie Daniels’ keyboardist Shannon Wickline.

“Simply put, Markey and Latina have outdone themselves. RAISED IN MUDDY WATER puts them head and shoulders above the competition.”
- Bill Wilson, Reflections in Blue

“Markey and Ric Latina have a fresh new sound and it works beautifully. A mix of ballads and blues that Gary Moore would love and respect. A different kind of blue. It romances you, then pulls your soul out of your heart. RAISED IN MUDDY WATER turns the corner in the right direction, straight-up and alluring”
- JR Joseph Miller High Note Reviews