Sermon from Bethlehem

by Billy C. Wirtz

Overview

Reverend Billy C. Wirtz's Sermon from Bethlehem (which was recorded at a live concert in Bethlehem, PA) is consistently hilarious. Wirtz's lyric writing and ability to put across his jokes make him seem like a rock & roll Dave Frishberg. Despite the religious allusions, Wirtz's subject matter ranges pretty wide, including toleration of others, a very witty allusion to his problems with women of all occupations, a tribute to his grandmother (who, according to the story, died while yelling at a televised wrestling show), and two songs that star Elvis Presley. A fine boogie-woogie and blues pianist and an excellent singer, Wirtz is quite entertaining and well worth discovering. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	01/31/2006
Label:	Blind Pig
UPC:	0019148510128
Rank:	249679

Tracks

1. Introduction
2. Rockin' with the Rev
3. Sleeper Hold on Satan
4. Cousin Cupcake's Got the Blues
5. Do the Toleration
6. Jerry Rig
7. Female Problems
8. The King & I
9. Grandma vs. the Crusher
10. Pipeliner Blues
11. What I Used to Do All Night
12. The Visitor
13. Last Date
14. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Billy C. Wirtz   Primary Artist,Piano,Vocals

Technical Credits

Luke Welsh   Audio Production,Producer
Jerry del Giudice   Audio Production,Producer
Edward Chmelewski   Executive Producer
Fred Koller   Composer
John Gorka   Composer
Dave Williams   Composer
Moon Mullican   Composer
Frank Moscowitz   Engineer
Chris Andersen   Mixing
Sunny David   Composer
Blaise Barton   Mastering
Billy C. Wirtz   Composer