The club billed the show as “imagine Janis Joplin backed by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Mothers of Invention with just a hint of Howitzer. That is The Halley DeVestern Band.” A completely accurate description of DeVestern and her seasoned five-piece band.
Author: American Blues Scene Staff
Lopez is an acclaimed guitarist, prolific songwriter and emerging artist recognized for his electrifying live performances. Critics have said he is “capable of revitalizing the blues for a new generation” and he is quickly taking the blues/rock scene by storm.
“There’s a bravery I wanted to capture,” The Rev says of the platters that inspired ‘The Cause of it All,’ masterworks from icons like Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf, and Little Walter.
“I have had a decent career, and I have accomplished more than I ever dreamed I would. With that in mind, this is a good time to retire.” – Delbert McClinton
Tampa’s Damon Fowler, a masterful singer, guitar player, and songwriter has absorbed the best of and furthered the region’s definitive artists’ work. A hard-driving troubadour, his music is steeped with soul and representative of the many styles that make up American music’s roots. He has gained his peers’ respect given his featured slot in Butch Truck’s Freight Train band and his side gig as guitarist in the Dickey Betts Band. Critics have compared Fowler’s guitar work to Johnny Winter and Jeff Beck, while his slide guitar is reminiscent of the late Duane Allman. Fowler can play fiery guitar runs with…
‘Whiskey, Women & Trouble’ is available now!
“Together these songs make an American Quilt.”
“Willie Durisseau’s music was like a precious time capsule that was buried in his mind for almost a century.” – Louis Michot
‘Guarantee’ is Henry’s latest artistic endeavor, following his success as an actor including his three Tony-nominated turns on Broadway, performing as Aaron Burr in the first touring company of Hamilton, and his upcoming performance in Lin Manuel Miranda’s highly anticipated directorial film debut ‘Tick Tick… Boom!’
“This album is a tribute to my mentor, and friend, the late great Hubert Sumlin.” – Sean Chambers