Electric Blues mixed with Americana

15 MP3 Songs in this album (74:14) !
Related styles: BLUES: Electric Blues, COUNTRY: Americana



Details:
FILE UNDER: BLUES/AMERICANA/ROOTS

Bluestorm Records
Presents the 8th CD by

ROGER âHURRICANEâ WILSON
âEXODUSâ

Exodus is the 8th CD release by
Bluestorm Records recording artist,
Roger âHurricaneâ Wilson, which continues in his familiar electric guitar style format. With a professional career spanning 35 years, this is a collection of songs that represents Rogerâs strongest influences in his guitar playing, and some of his favorite and influential songs. 4 of the 15 songs on this CD are Rogerâs own compositions, and they are a result of 30 years of his songwriting experience. âOne More White Boy Singinâ The Bluesâ is an electric version of a previous acoustic track using a âsecond lineâ drum part, giving it more of a Louisiana feel. It is a tribute to the long line of musicians for over 100 years that have developed the wonderful style of music called The Blues. âFull Speed Aheadâ is an earlier written song that incorporates the âstand up and shoutâ type gospel songs that Roger was influenced by early in his recording career. âTribute To Dannyâ borrows some traditional âHonky Tonkâ licks, with a few borrowed Danny Gatton phrases to contribute this heart-felt tribute to the late guitarist. âYou Do Your Jobâ is simple advice to people who think they need to tell you how to run your career.
The cover songs range in style from Blues to Americana, including R&B, Country Ballads, and Rock-a-Billy to âExodusâ, which is a song that Roger conducted in his high school band as Drum Major. He dedicates this to his late Band Director, who he considered a mentor full of positive encouragement and inspiration. âHurricaneâ was a country hit back in 1981 that revealed New Orleansâ confidence early on in the face of many years of threatening storms. Influences from guitarists such as Albert Collins, Roy Buchanan, and Duane Allman, among others can be heard throughout this CD.
Exodus was recorded in Tallahassee, Florida in 2007 and 2008 at Synaxis Studios, and was produced and engineered by Michael Traylor of Swamp Monk Music Works and of Captain Beefheart's Magic Band. Traylor also played all drums and percussion on the CD, while original Magic Band bassist, Mark âRockette Mortonâ, contributed the bottom edge. Wilson, in addition to lead vocals, played all of the guitar parts. This project should prove to be a treat to many original Captain Beefheart fans, which offers a taste with the Beefheart classic, âSure âNuff N Yes I Doâ.. The CD ends with the âanthem-likeâ âRainy Night In Georgiaâ, which is a mainstay of Rogerâs live set .
Wilson has seven previous releases to his credit.
The Way I Am (2006), The Ohio Connection (2004), Pastime (solo acoustic, 2002), Live At The Stanhope House (2000), and Business Of The Blues (1998) were all released on Wilsonâs Blue Storm Records label. From The Eye Of The Storm (1996) and Hurricane Blues (1994) were released on Hottrax
Records.