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“When it comes to record labels for an act like me, there’s Alligator Records, and then there’s all the rest. And I found that out the hard way.”

“This project was just trying to do something that was truly our own. I think that’s the goal that we’ll continue to push ourselves toward.”

Their music is original, their style unique, and their harmonies tighter than the rubber band around the Sunday Times. The New Respects are the real deal.

“Here’s the cool thing about blues… everybody is influenced by the blues, whether they know it or not.”

“I think that artists like myself are uniquely positioned to affect change in our society, and music is the leading driver of culture I think.”

“I do believe that my job as an artist is to paint and reflect our times; forging soundscapes that resonate from the speakers into your soul.”

“No matter where you’re from, or what language you speak, blues is the universal language.”

“I asked Keith about that once. ‘Do you ever get bored with your catalog,’ and he said, ‘Definitely not.’”

“In show business, if you’ve been recognized for something you’ve done, you’re taking a big risk to do something different.”

You have to go through the shit sometimes. Well, I’m through it, and looking forward to a new chapter in my life.