[Harp-L] dennis gruenling tour

[Garry Hodgson <harp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

i was lucky enough to catch the opening night of dennis gruenling's  
record release tour.  what an amazing night.  the tour is in support  
of his new album, a tribute to little walter, beginning just a few  
days after walter's hall of fame induction.  perfect timing.

joining dennis was steve guyger, who also plays on the album. seeing  
either one of these guys would have been a really good night.  the  
combination is an embarassment of riches.  steve just oozes blues harp  
grit, and complements dennis superbly.  dennis is not a real n your  
face kind of player.  he's all about tone, subtlety, and elegance.   
listening to him, i felt like my brain was always a few bars behind,  
trying to comprehend what i just heard.  it felt like every song was a  
course of study.  at various times you had dennis, steve, or both  
playing, with gina fox joining on vocals at times, and a saxaphone  
player as well.  a number of special guests, whose names i missed,  
contributed to the party.

i listened to a bit of the new album in the car on the drive home  
(just a bit; i was kinda harped out).  i love it; it sounds like  
dennis.  more than others i've heard, it really does justice to his  
sound.

dennis is heading out on the road with this.  if he's playing anywhere  
remotely near you, do not miss it.  and grab the album, too.  great  
stuff.

http://dennisgruenling.com/ontheroad.php

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I'm a blues man.  I am a prisoner of hope.
I'm going to die full of hope.
- Cornel West