Burnside on Burnside


Burnside on Burnside is a live album by American musician R. L. Burnside, released on October 23, 2001, via Fat Possum Records. All the songs were recorded live at the Crystal [Ballroom (Portland, Oregon)|Crystal Ballroom in Portland] on January 21, 2001, except "Miss Maybelle", "Goin' Down South", "Alice Mae" and "Snake Drive", which were recorded live at the Great [American Music Hall] in San Francisco on January 24, 2001. Produced by Bruce Watson and Matthew Johnson, it features co-performances from Kenny Brown and Cedric Burnside.
It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album at the 45th Annual [Grammy Awards].

Personnel

  • R.L. Burnside – songwriter, vocals, guitar, arranger
  • Kenny Brown – songwriter, guitar, arranger
  • Cedric Burnside – drums
  • Bruce Watson – producer, mixing
  • Matthew Johnson – producer
  • Steve Beatty – recording
  • Mark Yoshida – mastering
  • Adam Smith – photography
  • Mark Mauer – photography
  • Cole Gerst – design
  • Jay Babcock – liner notes