Re: [Harp-L] Dermody on two new CD releases

[Michelle LeFree <mlefree@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've been patiently waiting for Grant Dermody to plug his recent 
appearances on two terrific new CD's. I may have been sleeping but I 
haven't seen anything on Harp-L about these significant achievements by 
one of our own. Grant just returned from a successful European tour with 
the great Eric Bibb, so he has been justifiably distracted. If I missed 
something I apologize, but in the apparent absent his own plugs, I'll 
speak up.

The first CD is titled, "Lay Down My Burden" and is Grant's own. It is 
steeped in acoustic blues but strays as far as Stephen Foster and even 
concludes with a Tibetan prayer. It is terrifically musical throughout 
and features a star-studded list of contributors like Bibb, John Cephas, 
Joe Filisko, and Mark Graham amongst many others. Grant's stunning tone 
and expansive library of chops are abundant. From one tune to the next, 
each song excites and delights the ear.

Eric's CD is aptly titled, "Booker's Guitar." It is so named because 
Bibb plays many of the tunes on the classic bluesman Booker White's 
actual antique resonator guitar. Grant is the only guest musician and  
plays on the majority of the songs. In addition to his exquisite tone 
and fine technique, Grant constantly displays his refined taste as he 
skillfully backs the powerful Bibb.

If you are interested in acoustic blues music and are unaware of Eric 
Bibb, you are in for a real treat. He is as talented and dedicated as 
any modern bluesman, with great guitar chops and a deep, passionate 
voice. Probably more popular in Europe than State-side Bibb is a true 
rising star in the international blues scene. Together with Grant, the 
Bibb-Dermody duo is well-positioned to carry on the tradition of the 
fabled Cephas-Wiggins duo (to which Grant has direct roots). I see no 
other acoustic blues duo on the horizon with the capacity to educate and 
delight new audiences to the wonder of this great American roots music.

Both CD's are must-haves if you enjoy great acoustic blues harmonica.

http://www.grantdermody.com/

http://ericbibb.com/

Get 'em! :-)

Michelle