Louisiana
flavored blues and swampy rock & roll. Musician and band leader
Jerry McWorter comes from the somewhat rare tradition of “singing
drummers” like Levon Helm, Sam Lay and Buddy Miles. Jerry is certainly
steeped in the influences of his friend and hero Levon Helm and in the
spirit of simple story telling blues.
Hot Roux – Stranger’s
Blues is a collection of well written original songs
penned by Jerry and co-writer / bass player Brent Harding. Stranger’s Blues is
a very organic and groove based record at its roots. All of the tracks
were recorded “live in studio” with the aim of capturing the music as
it lives and breathes. The tasty peppering of percussion and harmony
vocals seasons it just right.
Hot Roux is very well known in Southern California and has made a
strong name as a rock solid rhythm section backing artists such as
James Harman, Kim Wilson, Kenny Neal, Lynwood Slim, and countless
performances with country guitar legend and music man, Albert Lee.
Hot Roux often tours as a trio featuring the equally powerful guitar
work of Ed Berghoff or Tommy Harkenrider. Both players have a unique
stamp of originality and style. Also featured on Stranger’s Blues is
the unmistakable guitar work of Franck Goldwasser on loan from “The
Mannish Boys”. Franck’s musical contribution is as greasy and funky as
it gets.
Hot Roux – Stranger’s
Blues. Served up on Hi Hat Records and Entertainment.
“Jerry McWorter and his band, Hot Roux, trust me… they are shakin’ the
place up. The CD “Stranger’s
Blues” hit me like a point blank shotgun blast… I dig every
track! Tommy Harkenrider, Franck Goldwasser and Ed Berghoff all make
serious guitar statements during the seemingly few minutes this disk
plays, before you start it again. I would say just go ahead and buy it,
you can thank me later”
- James
Harman, Award Winning Blues Artist
“A formidable band in the blues and roots world. Hot Roux meets all
expectations of its moniker: a roux is a tasty sauce and Stranger’s Blues serves
up a smorgasbord of ten lively tunes from straight blues to rockabilly
to a nice Cajun flavoring.”
- Steve
Daniels, Big City Blues
“Jerry & his boys have created one of the best roots bands in So
Cal… Watch out for Hot Roux’s new CD!”
- Pete
Anderson, Multi-Platinum Producer/Guitarist
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