Re: [Harp-L] Steve Guyger Radio Blues

["steve warner" <10reedsbent@xxxxxxxxx>]

That guy can blow some mean soulful amplified harp.   I used to see ads in
Blues Revue Mag all the time about him and never had any of his
music.    About 2 years ago a friend and I swapped several CD's  and I guess
that's how he ended up on my ipod.  Man!  I'm sure glad he is.   That song
where he and Joe the guitar player are talking about hittin' the BBQ shacks
to taste all the different lickin's, well, one just has to hear this song to
appreciate the tension he creates before releasing it....mean tone!

I highly recommend this guy.





On Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 6:50 AM, <diachrome@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I'm surprised I haven't seen much harp cd reviews lately except for what RH
> posts.
>
> Steve Guyger's new cd seems to have slipped under the radar.  It came out a
> few months ago.
> I received my copy yesterday after finding it by accident on Amazon.com.
> last weekend.
>
> This isn't much of a review. Just a short note after listening to it this
> morning.
>
> Steve's sound is a little different on this outing. His last couple of
> recordings were more on the acoustic side.
> This is a  5 piece electric band.  Unlike some current contemporaries Steve
> remains relaxed at all times.
>
> There is never a need for "in your face" blowing even on the upbeat songs.
>   There is a coolness in his playing and vocals that reminds me of Big
> Walter and LW.   Even when the band picks up tempo he doesn't get frantic
> with his soloing.  Every note is hits is with a relaxed stride, full tone,
> and beautiful technique.
>
> No wall of amps or carpet of effects but plenty of tone coloration by use
> of his hands throughout the cd by an expert
> in the old school style. Severn Records did a great job in capturing the
> subtleties in his use of hand effects in the electric arena.
>
> This cd is a great example in all the things a blues harp player strives
> for because of the clarity in which the harmonica was recorded and the way
> the songs were approached.  It isn't a tribute to tired standards with note
> for note duplication.
>
> Great job by Steve, the musicians and folks at Severn.
>
> mike
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steve
www.thunderharpmics.com
fattest tone on earth!