Take a journey to the inner soul with 2007 Texas Music Awards Finalist and 2007 Telluride Blues Finalist, Mark Searcy. A fusion of blues and rock featuring Searcy's electric and acoustic slide guitar and special guest "Drywall Dave" Schlabach on harp.

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BLUES: Slide Guitar Blues, BLUES: Guitar Blues

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SLIDEAWAY
Take a journey to the inner soul with 2007 Texas Music Awards "Musician of the Year" Finalist and 2007 Telluride Acoustic Blues Finalist, Mark Searcy.

Soulful, haunting, jazzy, funky, raw, and eclectic all describe this unique blues-rock fusion featuring Searcy's electric and acoustic slide guitar and the harmonica of "Drywall Dave" Schlabach.

ARTIST
Texas based Mark Searcy releases his third recording, this time with some surprises of new uncharted territory.

- 2007 Telluride Acoustic Blues Competition - Finalist
- 2007 San Antonio Guitar Wars - Winner Best Acoustic Performance
- 2007 Texas Music Awards - "Musician of the Year" Finalist
- 2007 International Blues Challenge - Semi-Finalist
- 2006 TBS Blues Challenge - Winner Solo/Duo
- 2005 San Antonio Guitar Wars - Winner Best Acoustic Performance

REVIEW
Lucky Boyd, My Texas Music (www.mytexasmusic.com)

"If you expect Searcyâs sophomore release to be a simple continuation of his debut release, forget about it. It ainât so. While youâll still hear Searcy remaining true to his traditional blues roots on some songs, youâll also see him take Neil Armstrong-like steps into cross-genre collaboration. This album employs the services of some great company as Searcy surrounds his inventions with certain styles that take little time to appreciate. Searcyâs vocal work is bluesy and complimentary to the arrangements rather than the typical distraction expected from many guitarists who think they can sing. Searcy gets it done. Itâs not unusual to see an artist double back after a stunning debut with a more artistic effort. Searcy has done that. Nine of ten are originals, with the lone cover being well worth the purchase. Niche blues fans may not groove the diversity on the first listen, but a second play reveals Searcyâs commitment to the genre, using innovative techniques to express feeling much like shadows and highlights enhance visual works. As up-and-comers try to emulate Searcy, they will find the technical end demanding, as Searcy is an accomplished composer with the ability to fuse jazz, rock, blues, folk, and country. They will certainly find that capturing the same inner soul will be impossible, as Searcy literally melts himself into each cut, a feat that labels him inimitable. A great second effort, Searcy has taken one small step for himself and one giant leap for the blues. This reviewerâs fave is 'Telluride Blues'.â

MUSIC FROM MARK SEARCY ON CDBABY
"Slideaway" - 2007
"Blindman's Blues" - 2006
"Like Father, Like Son" - 2005