Just got back from this year's Jazzfest in NOLA. Saw John Mooney & Bluesianna for the second time now, this time in a club. He stays a bit closer to the bluesy side of the blues-rock continuum, more so than SRV, but just as hard driving. Anyone who likes SRV would would definitely dig Mooney live, just amazing, muscular guitar work.
Can't comment on his cds tho since I don't own any yet, could be worth checking out a recent one. Don't miss him if he plays near you....
Another guy who blew me away a number of years ago when he was playing with Mayall was Coco Montoya. I got his first cd & it was disappointing, however he has released several since then, maybe better?
I'm always happy when listening to those ancient Peter Green/Fleetwood Mac tunes. I have the originals but, to me, his good stuff is dispersed over several albums from the very first to the final "Green Manalishi". Perhaps there's a particularly good compilation featuring his fretwork. He had a real nice take on blues playing.
On the jazz side I'm liking Russell Malone these days.
Can't comment on his cds tho since I don't own any yet, could be worth checking out a recent one. Don't miss him if he plays near you....
Another guy who blew me away a number of years ago when he was playing with Mayall was Coco Montoya. I got his first cd & it was disappointing, however he has released several since then, maybe better?
I'm always happy when listening to those ancient Peter Green/Fleetwood Mac tunes. I have the originals but, to me, his good stuff is dispersed over several albums from the very first to the final "Green Manalishi". Perhaps there's a particularly good compilation featuring his fretwork. He had a real nice take on blues playing.
On the jazz side I'm liking Russell Malone these days.