Steve (The Deacon) Hunter’s new 10-track CD release is one part covers and one part originals. In total, a great showcase of his arranging skills and guitar prowess.
Author: Phil Solomonson
Phil Solomonson
Phil Solomonson is a photographer and reviewer for American Blues Scene, capturing live music with an eye for creativity, spontaneity, and original expression. Formerly based in Chicago, he now documents concerts and cultural events from Valencia, Spain. Though self-taught in the arts, Phil has honed his craft through observation, inspiration from the world around him, and mentorship from several cherished artists. A B.A. graduate with honors from Columbia College Chicago’s Arts Entertainment Media Management Program, he brings over ten years of arts management experience and more than 15 years in digital production and project management to his work.
The band displays a varied compositional range that keeps the album engaging.
“It’s fascinating looking at how meanings and uses of blues music change in different times and different places and going into the future.”
The vamping rhythm of “Sharecropper’s Son” was the building groove that revved the enthused audience.
The band displays a varied compositional range that keeps the album engaging.
Graham showcases his gifted vocals on his debut effort!
To witness Al Di Meola perform is to experience one of the greatest living guitar masters. His fretwork is pure mastery.
His intro: A single-chord, loud, sustained strumming followed with a single, turn-it-up-to-eleven country yodel.
Happy 90th Birthday, Willie!
With only a Steinway concert grand piano, a classical guitar, and two vocal mics, Rufus Wainwright delivered to a full house.