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Renowned for his prowess on electric guitar, River City Blues is a landmark in Robbie Laws' career. His song writing, vocal, and instrumental versatility are showcased in this powerful mix of original and traditional acoustic blues. "The first album from Robbie Laws in several years marked a surprising change in direction for the Portland, Ore., guitar hero: River City Blues is all acoustic, all solo. Laws' acoustic playing is impressive, with chiming harmonics accenting the title track, snappy chords and thumping bass propelling "Blue Mood," and rapid-fire tag playing on "Salmon Street." Acoustic staples such as "Key to the Highway" and "Oreo Cookie Blues" are well-interpreted, and Laws has produced sensible and effective arrangements of material usually performed by full bands, including Bobby Bland's "It's My Life Baby" and "Two Steps From the Blues" and Johnny "Guitar" Watson's "Hit That Highway." His nuanced, authentic vocals are joyful and wry on Lightnin' Hopkins' "Black Cadillac," reflective on his own "I'm Gain' To Make It If I Tty" and "Mississippi Moon," and soulful on "Two Steps". Highly recommended" --Blues Revue Magazine June/July 2004 Robbie Laws brings both incredible technical ability and intense emotion to River City Blues. From powerful vocal performances to incredible instrumentals, he masterfully takes the listener on a journey of discovery through the many moods of the blues. This powerful acoustic journey cements Robbie Laws' position as a true Blues Master! Check out the artist's website: http://www.blueheronrecords.com Track List: 1. Oero Cookie Blues 2. I'm Gonna Hit That Highway 3. River City Blues 4. Salmon Street Rag 5. Blue Mood 6. Two Steps From The Blues 7. I Got The Key To The Highway 8. Mississippi Moon 9. It's My Life Baby 10. Doggon' Bad 11. Black Cadillac 12. I'm Gonna Make It If I Try 13. Love's Longing 14. Movin' On 15. Greensleeves Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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