I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Legend of Sugarbelly, by Guy Davis and I think it's his best. Opening with Sugarbelly, a solid country blues Guy Davis rolls his trademark fingerpicking, with Mark Murphy on bass, and Christopher James on mandolin and spins his tale. Very nice. Sam Chatmon's Who's Gonna Love You Tonight (That's Alright) in traditional blues style and adding harmonica accompaniment as well as guitar. Little David Play On Your Harp is a cool, Gary Davis style track with simplified guitar rhythm and single line melody. Blind Lemon Jefferson's Black Snake Moan is up next with Lead Belly's arrangement. A great traditional style blues track featuring Davis on vocal and guitar, this is my favorite on the release. Another traditional blues track, 12 Gates To The City features Davis on rhythm guitar, solid harmonica soloing and super gritty vocal. This guy can really represent when he digs in. Excellent! Wrapping the release is Don't Know Where I'm Bound with Davis on guitar and vocal, Murphy on bass and Christopher James on banjo. This is a solid closer for a strong release.
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