LEGENDARY
BLUESMAN BUDDY GUY TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
"RHYTHM
& BLUES" ON JULY 30
PRE-ORDER
AT ONLINE RETAILERS JUNE 25
DOUBLE-DISC
FEATURES KID ROCK, KEITH URBAN, GARY CLARK, JR.,
BETH
HART AND AEROSMITH MEMBERS
STEVEN
TYLER, JOE PERRY AND BRAD WHITFORD
Six-time
Grammy Award winner and 2012 Kennedy Center Honoree Buddy Guy will release his
new studio album "Rhythm & Blues" on July 30 on RCA Records. The follow-up
to his 2010 Grammy Award winning album Living Proof, this double-disc
masterpiece features first time studio collaborations with A-list artists Kid
Rock, Keith Urban, Gary Clark, Jr., Beth Hart and Aerosmith members Steven
Tyler, Joe Perry and Brad Whitford. Rhythm & Blues will be available for
pre-order at all online retailers on June 25.
Produced
by Grammy Award winning producer/songwriter and longtime collaborator Tom
Hambridge (Skin Deep, Living Proof), "Rhythm & Blues" captures the 76
year-young Guy at the peak of his creativity. Replete with heartfelt vocals,
straightforward lyrics and mesmerizing guitar licks, "Rhythm & Blues" not
only exemplifies how blues continues to be the foundation of all genres of
today’s music, but it also illustrates why Guy has been influential in the
careers of Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan and many
more.
The
Rhythm disc includes rhythm and blues-style blues with deep grooves, such as the
Junior Wells’ 1960 hit “Messin With The Kid” featuring Kid Rock, the touching
“One Day Away” with Keith Urban, and “What You’re Gonna Do About Me,” a rousing
duet with Beth Hart. Guy rounds out the disc with “Best In Town,” “Whiskey
Ghost,” Guitar Slim’s “Well I Done Got Over It” and more.
The
Blues disc taps into the genre’s rich history with “Meet Me In Chicago,” “I
Could Die Happy,” “Never Gonna Change” and “All That Makes Me Happy Is The
Blues.” Aerosmith’s Tyler, Perry and Whitford contribute to the musical lesson
with “Evil Twin” while Gary Clark, Jr. joins Guy on “Blues Don’t
Care.”
In a
career that spans nearly 50 years with over 50 albums released, the incomparable
Buddy Guy recently added the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors and NARM
Chairman’s Award for Sustained Creative Achievement to his long list of
achievements. Guy is the recipient of 30 awards and accolades, including 6
Grammy Awards, 28 Blues Music Awards, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, the
first annual Great Performer of Illinois Award, a Billboard Music Awards’
Century Award for distinguished artistic achievement, the Presidential National
Medal of Arts, in addition to being listed as one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists
of All Time by Rolling Stone.
“KIRSTEN
THIEN SOLO LIVE!” TOUR HITS
VENERABLE
BLUES VENUES ACROSS USA
In
support of her new release "Solo Live from the Meisenfrei Blues Club," Kirsten
Thien will undertake a “Solo Live!” tour this July, stopping at venerable blues
venues across the Midwest, Texas, and Southeast. From local honky tonks to the
festival stage, Thien will hit the road as a contemporary “Wild Woman” of the
blues, her Taylor acoustic guitar in hand, bringing the magic and intimacy
captured in front of a German audience on "Solo Live" back to the heartland of
the USA.
As with new album, Thien’s sets will go deep into her own
blues, soul and rock 'n' roll catalog (drawing from the best of"Delicious"and
"You've Got Me"), and will also branch out into engaging covers of songs
originally done by Sheryl Crow, Bob Dylan, Sippie Wallace, Elvin Bishop, Bill
Withers, B.B. King and Freddie King.
DATES
Tue,
July 16 Indianapolis, IN The Slippery Noodle
Wed, July
17 Springfield, MO Nathan P. Murphy’s
Thurs, July
18 Kansas City, MO Knucklehead’s Saloon
Sat, July
20 Tulsa, OK Charity Event
Tue, July 23 San
Angelo, TX Sealy Flats (Eddie Turner headlines)
Wed, July
24 San Angelo, TX Sealy Flats (Eddie Turner headlines)
Sat,
July 27 Midland Texas Tall City Blues Fest (KT Trio feat. Eddie Turner)
Thurs, Aug 1 Montgomery, AL Capitol Oyster Bar
Sat, Aug 3 Kitty Hawk, NC Outerbanks Brewing Station
Sun, Aug 4 Manteo, NC Poor Richard’s on the Dock
Thien’s
unlikely path from a Georgetown University Business School graduate to a Blues
and Roots Rock singer/songwriter began when just weeks before graduation when
she decided to forgo a life on Wall Street for a career in music. Since then she
has released four full-length albums, toured the East Coast extensively, opened
for (among others) Dickey Betts, Shawn Colvin and Buddy Guy, and made two
headline tours of Europe/UK. Her album "Delicious" received much acclaim and
worldwide radio airplay, debuting at #11 on the USA Blues Radio Charts and
climbing to #2 on B.B. King’s Bluesville’s new music charts. The record also
includes two tracks featuring Blues guitar legend Hubert Sumlin. Thien’s studio
albums and the new "Solo Live" highlight Thien’s award-winning songwriting
talent, impressive voice, and abilty to command a room or a stage with a unique
and honest presence.
“If you think she is impressive on her full band
recordings, this solo set will blow you away as she’s unafraid to expose raw
nerves to deliver the goods.” Chris
Spector, Midwest Record
“Every
track becomes a mini book and a look into her soul exposing every emotion
possible. Put it this way, l just love this album.” Peter Merrett, PBS,
Melbourne, Australia
“This
fire-haired songwriter’s voice strikes a perfect balance between the precise but
homey crooning of Bonnie Raitt and the sheer incendiary power of Janis
Joplin.... "Delicious" will have you asking for seconds.” Stephen Fortner,
Keyboard
While
comparisons abound, from Keb 'Mo' to Sheryl Crow, Thien has carved out her own
unique contemporary blues/pop sound that travels the highway between 1955
Chicago, 1969 Memphis, and present-day New York City (Thien's current home in
the space-time continuum).
Marshall Lawrence ~ House
Call
Marshall
Lawrence has been very busy performing and promoting his new CD “House Call”
since releasing it in May. It sure has been a whirlwind of activity for this
Neo-Delta Blues & Roots musician. Marshall’s Blues Army continues to grow
with every performance as audiences experience his conviction and respect for
the past, present and future of acoustic blues and roots music.
Marshall
has also begun writing tunes for a new project that is sure to please. He
continues to explore and push the boundaries of acoustic blues and roots
music.
Although
“House Call” has only been released a short time ago it has steadily been
garnering wide critical acclaim from reviewers, DJs and fans. Here are some
highlights:
"5*****
for "House Call"... I highly doubt there will be a better Acoustic Blues Album
released in Canada for 2013." John Vermilyea, Blues Underground
Network
“…One
of the best acoustic blues-albums of 2013 (House Call)." Nathan Norgell,
Wasser-Prawda Magazine
“…As
good as his previous release was, Marshall Lawrence surpasses it with House
Call, giving the Delta Blues a fresh original spin.” Graham Clarke, Blues
Bytes
“…Mixing
smart chops with found music edginess .... Lawrence knows how to reach those who
like their music coloring outside the lines." Chris Spector, Midwest
Record
“Marshall
Lawrence is the real deal and House Call is one fine piece of work.” Bill
Wilson, Billtown Blues Association
“…Lawrence
gets it. He knows how to play the blues…. His voice is pleasant, his guitar
work grooves, and his stories communicate the blues. This is a nice acoustic
set that deserves to be enjoyed.” Nik Rodewald, BluesRockReview.com
Review
Lawrence's
kinetic fretwork, his highly original songwriting, and his fresh interpretations
of classic blues tunes really stand out… Lawrence's original tunes are uniformly
excellent and his delivery, both on guitar and singing is very entertaining…If
you're a fan of acoustic blues, you'll like this one. If you're not a fan, you
will be after you listen…” Graham Clarke, Friday Blues
Fix
The
CD Woodbury Band ~ Monday Night!
#1
Roots Music Report Washington State Chart June 14
Debuted
at #27 On RMR's Blues Chart June 14
The
guys would like to thank everyone for their support of the band and the new
release. In the past couple of weeks Amazon MP3 download tracking has verified
your support - Top ten in overall Electric Blues Guitar, Top 20 in Modern Blues,
Top 100 in Blues, Top 25 in Hot New Releases: Blues, Top 10 Hot New Releases:
Modern Blues, and #1 Hot New Releases:
Electric Blues Guitar.
Here
are a couple of reviews to whet your appetite:
"CD
Woodbury genre-surfed before committing to the roots blues style that is a
really good way for his voice to play nice with backing instrumentation. The CD
Woodbury Band plug blues into caffeine-stoked chord changes and make a great
appearance with the results on Monday Night. Though independent musicians
continue the bloodlines of music as the Pop machine declares what is, their road
is not always smooth. Those fine looking musicians you see on stage, the ones
that put your life into a forty-minute set and story lines that make you feel
good about your decisions, well, they are people too. “Pawn Shop” slows it blues
to an appropriate level for the subject matter, but amps up the riffs to make
sure it has your attention. Mr. Woodbury is making a trip to hock his Gibson,
pennies on the dollar. Real life is a non-sing-a-long bitch. Can I get a
hallelujah that we can hear about it in song?" The Alternate
Root
"A
rocking album, full of burning guitar, tasteful keyboards, soulful sax, and
great tunes, Monday Night! is a solid debut for the CD Woodbury Band. Full of
rocking swing-revival, classic Texas shuffles, seasoned with hints of R&B
and jazz, the album features a band that can downright play. The
album kicks off with “These Blues Keep Me Right Here,” a classic shuffle. “Pawn
Shop” is a slow blues featuring screaming guitar and tasteful piano. “Burn the
Bridge” is a funk-inspired tune with a tasty guitar ostinato and soulful B3.
“SauBall Blues” features some nice brush work from drummer Don Montana and an
outstanding sax solo by Mike Marinig. It is the best tune on the
album.
While
Woodbury’s guitar is impressive, Chris Kliemann’s tickling of the ivories
warrants special attention. His solos are tasteful, his comping excellent. The
band has yet another outstanding soloist in Mike Marinig, whose saxophone
technique and vocabulary is impressive, and his musicianship excellent. Marinig
also doubles on lead vocals. Marinig is a strong lead singer, with a gutsy
voice and just the right amount of grime for a band paying homage to the roots
of the blues. The
album is well worth a listen. Not only is the playing and production quite
good, but the style is unique. Of course, the band draws heavily on more
traditional blues influences, but their sound is not old-fashioned. Quite the
contrary, they are a new and unique addition to the blues tradition."
BluesRockReview.com Review
North
Mississippi Hill Country Picnic
June
28 - 29, 2013
Hwy
7, Betty Davis BBQ, Waterford, MS
Friend
& Client, Ian Siegal, On The Bill
2012
& 2013 Blues Music Award Contemporary Blues Album Nominee
Tommy
Z Joins The Blind Raccoon Family
Grand
Marquis Are Back In The Fold!
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