Author: Barry Kerzner
Everyone knows Debbie Davies. Over the years she has established a standard of excellence for others to follow when it comes to blues guitar. She was fortunate enough to have played with Albert Collins and although his influence is apparent, she still makes songs her own. She has also played with and/or recorded with the likes of John Mayall, Duke Robillard, Peter Green, Mick Taylor and Tab Benoit (to name just a few). After The Fall is Debbie’s 11th solo album, on the MC-Records label. Personnel are: Debbie Davies, lead & rhythm guitars, and vocals; Don Castagno, drums; Matt Lindsey…
Up until recently, Gary Clark Jr. was one of the best kept secrets in the blues/rock genre (unless of course, you live in Texas). His career exploded when he appeared at Eric Clapton’s 2010 Crossroads Festival, and released the critically well received The Bright Lights EP (Warner Bros.) later that year. Blak and Blu is his first full-length release on a major label, and more than antes up. With 13 songs, there is plenty of material to experience, and it is varied! While the production on this album is polished, it isn’t overdone. Be aware that the sound is not laid back or “old school,” but very…
Jump Start is the latest CD from Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, and their eighth on Alligator Records. Lil’ Ed Williams’ uncle was the great Chicago showman J.B. Hutto, and he surely would be proud of this latest effort from the band. The personnel lineup is Lil’ Ed Williams on guitar and vocals, Michael Garrett on guitar, James “Pookie” Young on bass and background vocals, and Kelly Littleton on drums. This lineup is the same as it has been for 25 years now. Joining them this outing Marty Sammon on organ and piano. There is a good mix of…
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