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“‘Revelation’ projects my interpretation of the Book of Revelation as it unfolds before our eyes. It sizzles in a fever dream of haunting sounds and powerful imagery.” – Selwyn Birchwood
“My songs are funky and danceable and my writing is now less personal diary than in the past. I want my songs to tell universal stories.” – Chris Cain
“I want people to relate to the songs. You can dance to it but the words have to carry the weight. I know if a song hits me, it’ll hit others just as hard.” – Curtis Salgado
“The song projects the rawness of the music, the sweatiness of the dance floor, the heat of the bonfire, and the greasiness of the fried catfish! The freaks definitely come out at night! And I wouldn’t have it any other way!” – Selwyn Birchwood
Partnership Between Legendary Blues/Roots Label Alligator Records And Exceleration Music To Create Global Growth Opportunities
“Sweet Home Chicago — An Online Blues Celebration” To Feature Blues Stars Billy Branch & The Sons Of Blues, Shemekia Copeland, Lil’ Ed Williams, Toronzo Cannon In Concert At University’s Center For Performing Arts
With ‘Damage Control,’ Salgado has created what he calls “a rock ’n’ roll record with lyrics that hit.”
‘Uncivil War’ Debut Concert Marks Copeland’s First Full Band Performance Since March 2020
“They say everything is better when it’s made with love,” says Birchwood. “That’s how we play our music and that’s how we made the new album.”
The song features Kingfish playing some of the most emotionally blistering guitar he has yet recorded, and singing with pleading, soulful urgency