State of the Blues PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE by JACK HADLEY

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BIMONTHLY NEWS OF THE COLORADO BLUES SCENE • VOL. 24, NO. 4 • AUG. - SEPT. 2018 • [email protected] 2013 KBA WINNER BLUES SOCIETY state of the blues PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE by JACK HADLEY

Most Americans growing up in the age of pop music never listened to the blues. It wasn’t played on commercial radio and, sadly, not much has changed. I realize that any roots music in 2018 is hidden in plain sight. It’s out there if you look for it. I was at a blues jam re- cently and I was surprised at the music I heard. It was uniformly real blues music. There were no reggae covers or pop tunes played under the guise of blues. The most telling part of the night for me was a band of young people who hit the stage. A standard lineup of guitar, bass, drums and a lead vocalist. I have to admit they didn’t look like they knew any- thing about the music. I was dead wrong. These kids (anyone under 30 is a kid to me now) hit it real hard. It was on the blues rock end of the scale and more blues than I expected. Howlin’ Wolf and a few other classic covers. It was well done and I felt the blues coming from the stage. No, they didn’t sound like any of the artists on this page (Sonny Boy Williamson, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, clockwise from left to right). They sounded like themselves. And it’s still called the blues.

IN THIS ISSUE 1 state of the blues 7 jus’ blues music 20 MOJO & BUSINESS 2 blues releases foundation 21 BLUES ACTS 3 mission statement 13-15 blues pix 22 BLUES RADIO 4 blues calendar 16 volunteers 23 MEMBERSHIP 6 education 17-19 cd reviews committee BLUES RELEASES SEPT. 2018 BILLBOARD MAGAZINE (PARTIAL LIST) Out Of The Blues - Boz Scaggs The Blues Is Alive & Well - Buddy Guy Roots Of Blues - Various Artists Victor Wainwright And The Train - Victor Wainwright And The Train Honey Up - Vanessa Collier High Desert Heat - Too Slim And The Taildraggers America’s Child - Shemekia Copeland Black Coffee - Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa Don’t Let The Devil Ride - Paul Thorn TajMo - Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’

AUG. - SEPT. 2018 HOLLER 2 The Colorado Blues Society is an affiliate of P.O. Box 386, Windsor, CO 80550 Affiliated with The Blues Foundation The Blues Foundation based www.blues.org in Memphis, Tennessee. The mission of the Foundation is to preserve blues heritage, OFFICERS celebrate blues recording Kyle Deibler - President Wolf - Vice-President Joe Menke - Treasurer and performance, expand Scott Fitzke - Secretary worldwide awareness DIRECTORS Tracy Servantes, Gary Guesnier, Jerrelyn Corraggio, Kerry Morrison, of the blues, and ensure Daryl Reichenender, Peggy Jamison, Sandee Lewin Nye the future of the uniquely WEB MASTER American art form. Fred Matzen

HOLLER Published for Feb-March, April-May, June-July, Aug-Sept, Oct-Nov, and There are more than 200 Affiliated Dec-Jan

EDITOR & CREATIVE DIRECTOR national and international Jack Hadley

Blues Societies and 4,000 members. CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE Jack Hadley, Jerrelyn Corraggio, Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro, 50,000 Fans and Professionals. Larry Hulst

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AUG. - SEPT. 2018 HOLLER 3 BLUES CALENDAR AVAILABLE for all Blues Musicians and Venues Did you know you can have your gigs posted on the Colorado Blues Society Calendar? Posting your gigs alerts blues lovers to your shows.

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AUG. - SEPT. 2018 HOLLER 5 Education Committee By Committee Chair Kerry Morrison

BLUES IN THE SCHOOLS (BITS) The year started off with a number of presentations done by Gary Allegretto: Bergen Valley Elementary in Jefferson County for 117 5th graders on the 16th of January; Leroy Drive Elementary School in Northglenn where Gary did three presentations for a total of 160 kids on January 17th. Gary then went to Polaris Expeditionary Learning School in Fort Collins (k-12) and presented to 90 students.

Dan Treanor did lessons for about 260 kids at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School in Denver on January 26th. In April Dan went to Rocky Mountain E.S. in Westminster and about 300 kids learned about the blues. In May, Dan was at Overland Trail Middle School in Brighton and 200 kids were there. In July, Lionel Young gave presentations at the libraries in Breckenridge, Frisco and Silverthorne.

UPDATE - Kerry explained how schools qualify for a Blues In The Schools (BITS) event.

She said has been very lucky in that the schools have contacted her. Kerry coordinates with a

musician to get things going. The Education Committee is always open to accepting

donations to do more blues in the schools sessions.

- EDITOR

AUG. - SEPT. 2018 HOLLER 6 JUS’ BLUES MUSIC FOUNDATION A recent awards show in Tunica, Mississippi honored those performers who are steeped in Soul Blues. The award show took place in August, 2018 at the Horseshoe Casino. A number of these artists have performed in (or close to) Colorado: Marquise Knox, Larry Garner and John Primer, to name a few.

The mission of the Jus’ Blues Music Foundation Our mission is to preserve Blues heritage through cultural arts by nurturing the soul of the Blues through historical Blues education, programming Blues education to youth and performing artists in communities nationwide and around the world, making sure we don’t forget the Blues.

Pictured above: Koko Taylor and Bobby Rush

AUG. - SEPT. 2018 HOLLER 7 PRESS RELEASE RECAP deeply personal and heart- sic Marketer Arthur Mitchell, FROM THE JUS’ BLUES MU- felt speech was given by Sir Social Media Specialist Do- SIC FOUNDATION Charles Jones who was hon- monique Anderson and Legal ored with the Willie Mitchell & Publishing Expert Jonathan TUNICA, MS August 10, 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award. Mason gave presentations The famed Bluesville venue Son of legendary Boom, and offered their expertise located inside Horseshoe Boom, Boom Blues man, to the attendees. Addition- Tunica Casino & Hotel was John Lee Hooker, Jr. was the ally, veteran hit songwriters set on fire opening night last recipient of the Bobby ‘Blue’ Jimmy Roach and Henderson week of the 2018 Jus’ Blues Bland Lifetime Achievement Thigpen advised new song- Music Awards & Conference! Award. He literally took the writers how to best advance The 18th Annual Jus’ Blues audience to church with his their careers. Music Awards was lit with rousing personal testimony The legendary Jus’ Blues soul stirring performances of his times of troubles to White Party was elevated to by Latimore, Karen Wolfe, triumphant victory through another level with the musical Larry Garner, Toni Green, God and music. All the hon- talents of Gerald Richardson Chick Rodgers, Calvin Rich- orees seemed humbled via and world renown Mississippi ardson, John Primer, Ms. their speeches at receiving Blues star Grady Champion Jody, Tyree Neal, Toni Lynn acknowledgement of their who rocked the party into the Washington, Marquise Knox, accomplishments in receiv- wee hours. Sheba Potts-Wright, Willie ing their individual Jus’ Blues The festivities concluded Clayton, R. L. Boyce and sev- Music Award. Saturday evening and well eral more. Mighty Memphis The venue was packed into Sunday morning at the Blues & Soul Band A-440 with fans and the who’s who Jus’ Blues Juke Joint Fish jammed behind all the artists of Blues & Soul music. The Fry Party. The stars of the and filled the room with funky audience was excitedly im- night were the audience as and soulful sounds. pressed as they not only they were entertained by Bev Johnson of Memphis got to enjoy a great produc- Memphis’ own Chilly Bill and radio WDIA fame and Soul tion but also got to mingle Dallas Blues legend Gregg A. man Calvin Richardson were and take pictures with the Smith. The audience danced excellent hosts that kept the many artists and industry the night away and was also show moving and grooving. folks that were there enjoying treated to a special guest ap- Bev was beautiful and Calvin the festivities. pearance by Nellie “Tiger” was hilarious as he offered The Blues Got a Soul Travis who performed her hit funny anecdotes and gave Technology Conference has song, “Mr. Sexy Man.” the audience several ward- upped the value of being in robe changes. attendance with veteran art- continued on page 9 Rousing performance ists and industry profession- tributes were made and als offering pertinent mu- played honoring departed sic business information via music legends, including workshops. Music profes- Jus’ Blues Honorees De- sionals like Dr. Johnny Jones, nise LaSalle and Mr. Beale Dr. Clark White, Vocal Coach Street Preston Shannon. A & Artist Keisha Jackson, Mu-

AUG. - SEPT. 2018 HOLLER 8 Jus’ Blues Music Foundation Award Winners These artists have performed in Colorado (clockwise from top left): Larry Garner, John Lee Hooker, Jr., John Primer and Marquise Knox

AUG. - SEPT. 2018 HOLLER 9 AUG. - SEPT. 2018 HOLLER 10 A PARTIAL LIST OF COLORADO VENUES & CLUBS WHERE FANS CAN STILL HEAR THE BLUES EL CHAPULTEPEC OSKAR BLUES HMLS DAZZLE 1962 Market St. 1555 Hover St. 1512 Curtis Street Denver, CO 80202 Longmont, CO 80501 Denver, CO 80202 thepeclodo.com oskarblues.com dazzledenver.com (Oskar Blues features blues LIVE@JACK’S music at all metro area RAYBACK COLLECTIVE 500 16th St #320 locations and 2775 Valmont Rd. Denver, CO 80202 satellite venues) Boulder, CO 80304 liveatjacks.com therayback.com GUNBARREL BREWING CO. BARFLY DENVER 7088 Winchester Cir. LITTLE BEAR SALOON 4255 W Colfax Ave. Boulder, CO 80301 28075 CO-74 Ste. A gunbarrelbrewing.com Evergreen, CO 80439 Denver, CO 80204 littlebearsaloon.com barflydenver.com GEORGIA BOYS BBQ 141 Fifth St. DECLARATION BREWING BONACQUISTI WINE Frederick, CO 80530 2030 S Cherokee St. 4640 N Pecos St. georgiaboys.com Denver, CO 80223 Denver, CO 80211 declarationbrewing.com bonacquistiwine.com THE BOOT GRILL 130 W Laurel St. JAKE’S OTHER HALF APERITIVO - GUNBARREL Fort Collins, CO 80524 2530 W Main St. 5530 Spine Rd thebootgrill.com/fort-collins Littleton, CO 80120 Boulder, CO 80301 jakesbrewbar.com aperitivoboulder.com CHILLERS 128 E 4th St. DICKENS OPERA HOUSE DANNIK’S GUNBARREL Loveland, CO 80537 300 Main St CORNER BAR chillersbarandgrillloveland.com Longmont, CO 80501 6525 Gunpark Dr. dickensoperahouse.com Suite 380 MERCURY CAFE Boulder, CO 80301 2199 California St. NISSI’S Denver, CO 80205 2675 Northpark Dr. THE BERKELEY INN mercurycafe.com Lafayette, CO 80026 3834 Tennyson St. nissis.com Denver, CO 80212 THE BLUEGRASS theberkeleyinn.com 7415 Grandview Ave. VIOLET’S VENUE Arvada, CO 80002 10151 W.26th Ave. Unit B POURHOUSE thebluegrasslounge.com Wheat Ridge, CO 80215 124 E 4th St. Loveland, CO 80537 pourhousecolorado.com

AUG. - SEPT. 2018 HOLLER 11 WHAT IS BLUE STAR CONNECTION? The Blue Star Connection (BSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing music into the lives of children and young adults who are fighting cancer and other life-challenging situations. We also work with musical therapists in various hospitals and clinics. We also host fundraisers and benefit concerts in many cities around the world.

THE BLUE STAR CONNECTION MISSION The Blue Star Connection mission is to provide access and ownership of musical instruments for children and young adults with cancer and other serious life challenges. To date we have reached hundreds of kids and have donated musical gear to over 25 Children’s Hospital Music Therapy programs, as well as several other community programs. Please help us continue this mission. bluestarconnection.org The Colorado Blues Society is a proud supporter of Blue Star Connection. Donate to Blue Star today!

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OAKLAND

AUG. - SEPT. 2018 HOLLER 12 SHEMEKIA COPELAND, BLUES UNDER THE BRIDGE, COLORADO SPRINGS

PHOTO: LARRY HULST

14 AUG. - SEPT. 2018 HOLLER TOP: CASS CLAYTON SITTING IN WITH MICHAEL REESE & SPIRIT MACHINE AT THE GOLD ROOM, COLORADO SPRINGS

BOTTOM: BOOKER T. AT BLUES UNDER THE BRIDGE, COLORADO SPRINGS

PHOTOS: LARRY HULST

AUG. - SEPT. 2018 HOLLER 14 left: kerry pastine (kerry pastine & the crime scene), women in blues benefit, the armory, brighton

right: johnny ryan (johnny & the mongrels), dickens opera house, longmont

PHOTOS: jerrelyn corraggio

16 AUG. - SEPT. 2018 HOLLER The Colorado Blues Society is looking for VOLUNTEERS! We have a number of committees that members serve and lead:

Membership, Public Relations, Education, IBC, Media,

Volunteer coordinator, and Merchandise...with an immediate need for help in the Merchandise area, although we are always open to new ideas

and areas we can expand to. The most important quality is a

willingness to participate and help in most any area.

The Colorado Blues Society was the Blues Foundation’s

Blues Organization of the Year in 2013.

Interested? Email Wolf at [email protected] or [email protected] and tell us about yourself.

CBS is a 501c3 non-profit that supports the Colorado Blues community

AUG. - SEPT. 2018 HOLLER 16 dirty dog, etc, to describe men, it’s I was actually looking forward to it be- REVIEWS refreshing to hear one being sung ing an instrumental. In that short a time about a “Sweet Lovin’ Man”. The I was just blown away by the hypnotic only problem is that Michele had to vibe being laid down by Angelo (con- Michele D’Amour go through most of the others prior to gas), Brian (organ), Dave (drums) and & The Love Dealers finding that sweet lovin’ man to Patrick (bass). Then Michele starts sing- WIGGLE ROOM come home to every night. Mi- ing with this absolutely beautiful, power- chele and Nora’s lead ful yet soft, note holding voice that in- and back up vocals are stantly commanded my attention...... that smooth and sassy, Pat- is until Jeff jumped in with his crazy good rick and Dave have guitar licks. Take it from the Blewzzman, the rhythm right in if you want to zone out for awhile, put the pocket and Noel’s on your headphones, turn the volume up tenor sax leads are abso- a bit and play this one 4-5 times. Right lutely splendid. about here kudos to the disc’s producer Have you ever thought - Mark Riley - and engineer - Steve Fea- that one day you might be sley - are in order. You guys earned your homeless? Probably not! Al- fee on this one alone. though most of us dread the On this particular track Michele la- thought of contacting can- ments over the useless efforts she puts cer; having a heart attack or herself through in her attempts to prove even passing a kidney stone herself “Worthy” to a loser who’s not at (yikes!), most of us don’t all worthy of the effort. It is another of think we’ll ever be homeless the many well written tracks in which she - and yet so many unfortu- makes strong statements and sends out nate people are. Just imag- strong messages. If slow, sultry sax leads ine, as Michele has done, perk your ears, midway through this one that you are: Noel’s got a real nice treat for you. Although “Wiggle Room” is the fourth With a title like “Hard Times”, you’d release for Michele D’Amour & The Love “Nothing to no one, of no consequence, like to think that this was a song about Dealers, there are several “firsts’ that his heart’s overdrawn, his life the great depression or some other event come into play with the project. The al- makes no sense. you’d like to forget about from the long bum happens to be her first release on Stands on the corner, holding a sign, ago past. In reality, what’s greatly de- her very own Blueskitty Records - and it’s pretend you don’t see, pay him pressing is that story the song is telling also her first release with her new band. no mind. is taking place right now. It’s more about Joining Michele D’Amour McDanel, And nothing to no one, it’s dark and it’s humanitarianism...or lack of it...than it on lead and backing vocals, are: hubby cold, the streets are no place to be is about politics - but we all know how Patrick McDanel - the only remaining growing old fine than line is. Michele’s heartfelt lead Love Dealer from past releases - on elec- He aches all over, keeps moving vocals, along with John’s soulful back tric bass, electric upright bass and trom- somehow, lost and forgotten, ups as well, do a fabulous job of putting bone; Jeff Cornell on electric, acoustic no place for him now.” intense feelings into the songs powerful and resonator guitars; Dave Delzotto on lyrics. Musically, the dark rhythm, the drums; Brian Olendorf on keyboards; Imagine that - being and meaning somber sax tones and the solemn key- and Noel Barnes on tenor and baritone “Nothing To No One”. Kinda makes you board chords perfectly set the tracks saxes. Other special guest musicians in- think about those times - as I’ve admit- melancholy mood. clude: Nora Michaels and John Oliver tedly done - pretended I didn’t see him Other tracks on “Wiggle Room” in- III on backing vocals; Angelo Ortiz on and I paid him no mind. Patrick’s deep clude: “Falling Down”, “Wiggle Room”, congas; and Greg Lyons on trumpet. bass lines, Greg’s muffling trumpet and “Honey On The Side”, “Been So Long” Having heard all of her previous re- Brian’s hushed piano leads eerily take and “He Can’t Be Wrong”. leases, it’s my opinion that the changes you for a walk down a dark alley - a Between putting her new and best Michele made were indeed made for place this unfortunate person most likely band together, putting out her best work the best because hands down, “Wiggle calls home. yet and putting it in the hands of one of Room” is the best of the bunch. The disc “Let It Slide” has so much going on the best publicists in the genre, Michele contains ten, all original tracks. it may very well be the disc’s best track. D’amour & The Love Dealers have now So with so many songs that use The thirty second intro featured such an got it all going on. those all too common terms such as los- intense rhythm and percussion thing that er, cheater, liar, drunk, rotten, abusive, - PETER “BLEWZZMAN” LAURO

AUG. - SEPT. 2018 HOLLER 17 himself, Mr. Johnny Rawls on back- This smoker’s called “Love Ma- REVIEWS ground vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards chine”, and at the hands of Scott and and song compositions. HiFi putting out some of the disc’s most Sometimes interpretation just profound rhythm; and the horn section Bobby G doesn’t come into play and you’ve just adding fuel to that fire; that well tuned PHD IN THE BLUES got to let the song’s lyrics tell the story machine is working at full throttle. The Third Street Cigar Records themselves. That’s the case right here on dancers will go crazy over this one. It’s the title track..... even got Bobby wanting to scream. “I grew up in Mississippi “Don’t Change Lovin Me” may very didn’t have much use well be my favorite song of the batch. for school. With the silky smooth and soulfully sin- I went on the road with cere way in which he lets his lady know: my band just singin’ she can change the color of her hair; she and playin’ the blues. can change the clothes she wears; she The blues took me around can change her point of view; and any- the world places thing else she wants to - as long as she I’d thought I would doesn’t change loving him; Bobby is at never be, disc’s best on vocals. On top of that, the I met all kinds of people tracks also features Cadillac Dan putting oh I thought I never on a flawless keyboard performance would meet. from start to finish with several mon- I don’t have a diploma ster solos in between. This one drew a hanging on my wall. handful of replays. when it comes down I promise you that by the second to real life time you hear Johnny Rawls, Ramona I learned it all. and Trez sing this songs chorus line I’ve got a ‘PHD you’ll be singing “Where Did The Blues In The Blues.”’ Go?” right along with them. Paying “PHD In The Blues” is Bobby G’s sec- As Bobby G very soulfully and homage to B. B. King, Albert King, Fred- ond release in just about a year. Since very sincerely tells it, similar to getting die King and Albert Collins, as Bobby he waited till the age of seventy-three to an education at the “school of hard voices his displeasure for today’s mu- release his first, it appears to me that he knocks”, he learnteverything he knows sic he can’t help but wonder where the just might be trying to make up for lost from the blues. The blues is his teacher, blues has gone. With the rhythm sec- time. At least that’s what I’m hoping - his preacher and his friend. Musically, tion doing their usual smoking stuff be- I’d surely welcome a release a year from it’s as stellar as the vocals and lyrics. The hind them, Danny and Larry light it up this powerful soul singer. rhythm work is precision work, the Tole- with some seriously hot harmonica and Since a line I used in my review of do Horns are heavenly horns and Larry guitar leads. his debut album “Still Standing” - back Gold’s stinging blues guitar licks are as Have you ever been to a show in July of 2017 - is once again true, good as gold. where the band gets into such a groove I’m simply going to say it again. “With This opening line of “Just Can’t that you just want them to “Do It All Johnny Rawls - the perennial nominee Stop Loving You” - “Oh Man! Boy I’m Night”? I have, and this is one of those and often winner of many soul blues a mess.” - cracked me up. Bobby’s in a songs. Put me somewhere with Bobby G awards - having written or co-written all bad way and as you might expect it’s and the guys doing this one and you can of the disc’s ten tracks, you’d be correct because of being dumped by a woman. lock the door and throw the key away. in assuming that this one is loaded with Because he just can’t stop loving her he Killer stuff! soulful blues”. That said, let me just add stopped smoking; he stopped drinking; Other tracks on “PHD In The Blues” that these are all new tracks written ex- he stopped cussing; he stopped gam- include: “Ain’t That A Good Thing”, pressly for Bobby. bling; he stopped flirting; he stopped “No More Picking Cotton”, “How Can I On “PHD In The Blues”, lead vo- cheating; and although those are indeed Miss?” and”Whole Lotta Money”. calist Bobby G is joined by: Larry “En- great accomplishments - they were all to To get a copy “PHD In The Blues” tertainment” Gold on guitar; Johnny no avail. You see, the truth of the matter and to learn more about Bobby G and “HiFi” Newmark on bass; Scott Kretzer is that although it breaks Bobby’s heart, Third Street Cigar Records, just go to the on drums; Danny Pratt on harmonica; they’re much better apart. Once again, label’s website at www.thirdstreetcigar- Ramona Collins and Trez Gregory on the rhythm is right in the pocket, Larry’s records.com. background vocals; Cadillac Dan Mag- lead guitar shines and Bobby’s vocals - ers on keyboards; Eric Sills on shakers; along with smooth harmony and backup - PETER “BLEWZZMAN” LAURO Rick Wolkins and Mark Lemle - a.k.a. support from Ramona and Trez - high- The Toledo Horns - on trumpet and saxo- light the track. phone; and special guest, the maestro

AUG. - SEPT. 2018 HOLLER 18 “Blues And Trouble” is Don Scott’s eighth Don’t show the body bags, maimed or REVIEWS release and of it’s thirteen songs, six are wounded, that’ll never do. his originals. For this project, Don Scott We’re rough and tough, we always - on the guitar, national guitar, harmon- win, God has blessed us to. Don Scott ica and vocals - is joined by: Rosanne But when the troops come home, sup BLUES AND TROUBLE Licciardi on slap-top cajon, octo-snare port’s not there, the VA took a cut Self-Produced cajon and other implements of percus- in pay. sion; Brian Werner on pi- That money went to the rich in last year’s ano; and Karyn Quinn on tax break, can you come back upright bass. “Some Other Day” The disc opens with “Street Walkin’ Women” ...... and that’s just the open- (T-Bone Walker), and like ing verse on what’s very obviously an every opening track should original track. Ya think Don’s pissed? do, this one started things Of course he is - and rightfully so. Just off with a great first impres- for its powerful lyrics alone, this one sion. Having known it or not, deserves several listens. It was during hearing Don sing and play one of them that I realized the polarity just a few notes and chords of the song. While the lyrics had me as immediately suggests you’re frustrated as Don is, midway through listening to a seasoned blues the song an absolutely beautiful and veteran. That, added to the calming guitar and piano performance profound bass lines from by him and Brian seemed crazily sooth- that stand up of Karyn’s; ing. From every aspect, this was one hell and the remarkable snare of a track. and high hat work from That’s okay, I was worried about Rosanne; the fact that you’re the same thing. But fortunately for us in for a music treat has just all, “Cody’s Funky Butt” is an instrumen- been established. tal. Phew! I don’t even want to know PRELUDE On Aaron Neville’s “Devil Ride”, where that would’ve lyrically gone. On What do the acronyms BMI, IBC, EPK, with that same excellent rhythm go- the other hand, this original is another AIM and WAV have in common with ing on alongside him, Don - doing tri- flawless instrumental featuring more ex- DAV? Absolutely nothing - just like this ple duty - pretty much takes charge of traordinary guitar and piano highlights opening statement has absolutely noth- the track. His vocals are powerful and at the hands of Don and Brian and some ing to do with the review. However, be- passionate; his harmonica highlights lively, funky rhythm and percussion from ing a veteran of the Vietnam era myself, are just that - highlights; and listen- Rosanne. Another great track. I feel compelled to write it. As most of ing to his consummate acoustic guitar Another of Don’s originals is an you should know, the first five are all strummin’ and pickin’ is a complete joy. instrumental titled “Sunday Cruise”. As music related and as I hope most of you Excellent track! the name might indicate, it’s similar in do know, the last one means Disabled Now, if you’ve put your earbuds in style to “Lazy Walk” and is somewhat American Veteran - of which Don Scott and are ready for a serious and heart reminiscent of America’s “Ventura High- is one. That said, thank you for your ser- rate rising jog, this might not be the track way”. Having listened to several of vice and I’m happy you made it home to play. On the other hand, if you’re these very relaxed and laid back origi- my brother. about to go for a “Lazy Walk”, then by nal instrumentals it’s become obvious to As a solo artist, as a duet, or with all means put it on and stroll along. This me that Don Scott seems to have found a full band: singer; songwriter; guitarist; original instrumental of Don’s will be the peace with himself through the music and harmonica player; Don Scott, a na- perfect accompaniment for it. It should he creates. If I’m right, I’m very happy tive of Minnesota, has been performing also be mandatory listening for Acoustic for him. all over the world for very close to fifty Guitar 101 classes. years now. His influences include Sonny - PETER “BLEWZZMAN” LAURO Terry, Brownie McGhee, T-Bone Walker, “Yellow ribbon stickers, plastered on Big Bill Bronzy, Count Basie, and more, cars, you see them everywhere. and just a few of the people he’s worked Red, white and blue, support our with include Mighty Joe Young, The Leg- troops, show them you really care. endary Blues Band, James Harmon and pretty much everyone’s favorite - the late and great William Clarke.

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