Browsing: Contemporary Blues

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“We’ve always believed that less is more, and that’s the way we record as well, very simplistically; we don’t overdo things.”

“We thrive on the energy coming from the crowd so the different energy coming from the audience makes us play differently, makes us respond to each other differently…”

Between the blues, beverages, and sunshine, it was hard to say goodbye to Bluesfest 2018.

Jackson Browne mixed new songs with the old and the audience was under his spell from start to finish.

To witness Steve Cropper and co. play one of their earliest and greatest hits was exhilarating. They’re a band of true professionals and some of the most gifted musicians on the planet.

DaSilva claims James Brown, Johnny Cash, Robert Nighthawk, Elvis, Buddy Guy, and Muddy Waters as just some of his influences.

Local and national artists perform throughout Taste including Alessia Cara, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, The O’Jays, and more!

The record, which features funk, rock, and blues elements, is held together by Lang’s distinctive playing and singing, and the lyrics, which center on themes of embattlement and self-empowerment.

He likes it hard, fast, and loud. With that thought, his new release, ‘Should’ve Seen it Coming,’ delivers in spades.