Epinions Recent Reviews for bluesboy_g

Twang all night and day with the Nashville Tele

Wed, 18 Sep 2002 10:07:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - In 1997 Fender released a Telecaster that is turning heads as the months and years roll by. The Nashville Deluxe Tele is a real workhorse guitar that offers a palate of tones at your fingertips. I believe the idea for this guitar came from the...

The guitar album to own!

Fri, 6 Sep 2002 10:10:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - The genius of Danny Gatton has gone under appreciated while he was alive and still is 8 years after his death. Here is a guitar player who could out play any guitar picker that crossed his path. However, his lack of commercial appeal was the stumbling...

The True Master of the Telecaster!

Fri, 30 Aug 2002 13:28:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - It is a real shame that the North American continent has under valued musicians who are incredibly proficient on their given instruments. I for one do not give a care in the world about boy bands or divas. I like people and bands that actually can play...

More Big Band Swing from the North

Fri, 30 Aug 2002 10:16:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - Canada's blues-rock guitar hero does it again with another fine album of jump blues and swing standards. Colin's first album, The Little Big Band I from the early 1990's, was one of the first albums to revive the swing craze of the '90's. It sold well...

Big sounds in a small package

Wed, 14 Aug 2002 10:26:22 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - The Fender Blues Junior looks like a small & simple amplifier. Well guess what...it is! But it's a potential diamond in the rough. Here's my take on this little work horse combo amp.

I bought my my Blues Jr. brand new in February 2002 for...

Hot Rod record from Setzer!

Fri, 26 Jul 2002 11:08:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - Serious guitar players listen up carefully. This CD is a must for your collection!

Brian Setzer has done it once again. He's created a nice little gem of an album full of American rockabilly and roots music while also putting his personal...

Smokin' debut from Jimmie Vaughan!

Fri, 24 Aug 2001 10:37:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - This is Jimmie Vaughan's debut album that kicked his solo career into gear. As many of you may know, Jimmie was one of the founding members of the Fabulous Thunderbirds in the mid 70's. They signed a record deal around '79 but didn't make it big until...

Don't Let This CD Escape Your Ears

Tue, 29 May 2001 10:47:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - This is the second outing from the guitar trio known as the Hellecasters. Will Ray, John Jorgenson, and Jerry Donahue created a CD here that will knock any guitar lover's socks off. Their unique mix of country with jazz,blues,rock,pop,mid-Eastern, and...

The Hellecasters ?! Hell Yes !!!

Fri, 4 May 2001 15:11:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - Calling all country guitar twangers! Sit up, listen carefully, and take note. You do not want to miss this wild ride into the world of country-jazz guitar picking.

This CD is the third album from the Hellecasters. The group consists of John...

Let the Blues Licks Fly With Jimmie

Fri, 27 Apr 2001 15:42:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - Wanna play some blues but are dissatisfied with your 6 string? Well check out the Jimmie Vaughan Startocaster and let your fingers go to work.

I have been a fan of Stratocasters for a long time now. I have always wanted an American Standard...

One Last Hurrah For The Stray Cats?!

Fri, 27 Apr 2001 13:03:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - This is a 1994 offering from the Stray Cats. Weren't they disbanded by now you might ask? I thought so, too but I guess they decided to put something together to see what happens. The album is called CHOO CHOO HOT FISH. Say what?! That was my...

Big Band Fever From Canada

Fri, 27 Apr 2001 11:56:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - Colin James is a tremendous guitar player from Canada known for his blues-rock style. This album shows Colin's talents in a different light. He goes back far into his roots here and comes up with a tasty mix of swing and blues classics. The album was...

Some good old blues-rock from one of it's masters

Wed, 25 Apr 2001 09:36:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - WARNING! THE FOLLOWING GUITAR PLAYING MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, INCREASED BLOOD PRESSURE, DEHYDRATION, AND ABSOLUTE INSANITY.

This CD is one heck of a ride. It's one of Johnny's earliest recordings going back to around '69 - '70. It was his follow up...

A Burning Live Disc From Son Seals

Mon, 23 Apr 2001 15:44:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - Hold on to your hats blues lovers. This CD will give you a good insight on the atmosphere that resides in the great blues clubs of Chicago.

Son Seals has been on the seen for a good 25 years or so but he has not quite yet reached the status...

A Candid Live Look at SRV

Mon, 23 Apr 2001 13:46:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - Jimmie Vaughan found a gem here when he went through his brother's tape vaults. The blues music world should be so glad that this little treasure was uncovered. This recording is a blast from Stevie's past. It was done in an Austin Texas club (The...

Where do these young blues guns keep coming from!?!?!?

Fri, 20 Apr 2001 16:51:14 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - This is the debut CD from "Monster" Mike Welch. I believe it was Dan Akroyd who gave him the "Monster" nickname.

Well, this kid can play alright. He's definately in the same league as Jonny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepherd as far as guitar playing...

Live Blues???...More like Live Rock

Fri, 20 Apr 2001 15:58:40 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - This was the first Gary Moore CD I bought and I can't wait to take it back to the store. I didn't enjoy it that much at all. Gary is a fine technical player. He's thrilling to watch at times but I don't consider him a blues man at all. His style goes...

Heavy disc from Buddy Guy

Fri, 20 Apr 2001 15:25:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - "Let's make it so funky they can smell it" says Buddy during a live show of his I attended last year. Well, he sure did with this album. It's full of great blues-funk tunes.

First off, I'd like to commend whoever designed the look for the album...

The Greatest Live Blues Album ???

Fri, 20 Apr 2001 13:47:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - Blues fans! Drop everything you're doing, go to your nearest record store, and BUY THIS ALBUM!!!

I guarantee this one will not disappoint you. This album is arguably the greatest live blues album ever recorded. BB King's Live at the Regal is the...

Killer Live CD courtesy of Bryan Lee

Fri, 20 Apr 2001 13:10:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - This wonderful disc continues where Live at the Old Absinthe...Vol. 1 left off. It's the second night of a two night stand that Bryan played at the Old Absinthe House. A great bar in the French Quarter of New Orleans that Bryan played at for numerous...

Treat Your Ears Right, With Eric Sardinas

Fri, 20 Apr 2001 12:29:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - Wow!!! That was my first reaction to this CD...and that's only after listening to the first track. Where the heck has this guy been hiding!

Eric has all the makings of becoming the next guitar slinging King of the Blues. He's got the pin-up boy...

Cold Snappin' action!

Fri, 20 Apr 2001 11:07:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - Just when you thought it was safe to breathe and relax after listening to "Live In Japan", Albert's next offering from Alligator Records will floor you!

When you look at the CD cover, you can tell right away that this disc is going to be a major...

The Iceman Retunreth

Fri, 20 Apr 2001 10:32:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - This is a great 1978 offering from Albert. This was his debut on the great Alligator Records label after a 5-6 year recording layoff.

Albert shows his maturity on this disc and why he is still considered one of the top dogs in the blues world...

Smokin' in Japan

Fri, 20 Apr 2001 10:30:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluesboy_g - Fans of Albert Collins will enjoy this disc. It was recorded live in Japan around '83 or '84. I bought this album because I trust the Alligator record label to put out quality products and I was pleased once again by them.

This set starts out with...