New Guitar Whiz Album!

NEW ALBERT CUMMINGS ALBUM ! Guitar Wizard Releases "Someone Like You" Albert Cummings, a rare talent renowned for his uniquely muscular yet polished guitar wizardry, has released a new studio CD entitled Someone Like You. The album was produced in Los Angeles by Grammy-winner David Z, and features special guest and labelmate Jimmy Vivino (bandleader on the Conan TV show) on three tracks. Producer Z, who's worked with Buddy Guy, Prince, Jonny Lang, and Gov’t Mule, said, “Albert Cummings writes, plays and sings the blues like nobody else.  What a blast to watch him jell in the studio with some of the best musicians in Los Angeles.” Master builder turned master guitarist, Albert has become a favorite of fans who love soulful, explosive rocking blues.   Double Trouble, the late Stevie Ray Vaughan’s rhythm section, was so impressed with Albert’s talent that they volunteered to play on and produce his debut recording in 2003. Billboard said his “guitar work is sizzling.” Guitar One exclaimed, "He attacks his axe with unbridled ferocity and deep soulfulness.”  And in an audio exclusive, noted publication Guitar Player is premiering one of the new tracks on their website - "Meatlocker" (an instrumental featuring Albert and Jimmy Vivino) HERE. Cummings said, "I'm tremendously excited about this CD and the team of people that will be working this record. It was such a pleasure to also work with David Z and Jimmy Vivino and so exciting to share their excitement about the potential this record has." CDs are available at better record stores. To purchase CDs and downloads from Amazon, please click HERE.  Downloads from this and other fine Blind Pig releases are available from "The Pig Pen" on iTunes HERE.  Upcoming Tour Dates: Aug. 1 Lake George, NY Lake George Blues Festival Aug. 7 Wheeling, WV Heritage Music Blues Festival Aug. 8 Covington, KY Madison Theater Aug. 21 Norwich, NY Chenango Blues Festival Aug. 29 Marshfield, MA North River Blues Festival Sept. 11 White River Junction, VT The Freight House Hall Sept. 12 Northampton, MA Iron Horse Sept. 13 New York, NY B.B. King's Sept. 20 Buffalo, NY Buffalo Iron Works Oct. 2 Verona, NY Turning Stone Casino Oct. 3 Norfolk, CT Infinity Hall Oct. 23 Old Saybrook, CT Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center Nov. 20 Pawling, NY Daryl's House Club Nov. 21 Plymouth, MA The Spire Center For the Performing Arts

Blind Pig Records artist: Albert Cummings - Someone Like You - New Release Review

I just received the newest release, Someone Like You, from Albert Cummings and it rocks! Opening with hot rocker, No Doubt, Cummings sets up a great groove with Reggie McBride on bass, Tony Braunagel on drums and Mike Finnigan on organ. Cummings vocals, blended with Teresa James are prime and his guitar riffs are tight and clean. Excellent! Pop rocker, I Found You has more of a tame sound but Cummings puts his trademark guitar riffs on the track giving it just the right amount of spank. Up Your Sleeve is a real cool shuffle track with fluid guitar riffs and nice double stops. Finnigan has such a great touch on organ just playing a note here and there...but it's the right note at just the right time... not an easy thing to do. A swinging guitar solo ensues and the track really does move. Very nice! So Strong is a quiet ballad with a sweet melodic guitar solo making it a clear radio track. Finally In Love is a clean rocker with a 2 step rhythm. Cummings really has a pretty good voice and his guitar tone on this track is rich! Fluid riffs and a solid snare from Braunagel and icing by Finnigan makes this another solid track. Boogie track, Make Up Your Mind, has a great feel and just the right amount of grind on Cummings strat to perk up my ears. A nice feel for just how much to play makes the difference between average and real nice and this track hits! Slow blues track, Little Bird, my definite favorite on the release starts off with a really creamy blues guitar riff by Cummings that makes you just lay back and breathe. McBride's bass line drives the pace and with Finnigan playing the melodic filler, Cummings controls this track with his soulful vocals and his smoking hot guitar riffs. If you've heard Cummings really dig in before and you're wanting to hear it again...this is it. At over 7 minutes this track is steamy! Peppy swinger Meatlocker, is a quick paced shuffle track with nice jazz influences. Excellent chord selections, crisp percussion and nice guitar lead makes this instrumental another of my release favorites. Understated country blues track, I'm In Love With You, has a nice swagger with authoritative guitar riffs and solid melody line from Cummings. Driving blues track, Old Dog, sets a great groove and Cummings hits every edge with slashing guitar riffs. Finnigan helps to pump up the tension and McBride's walking bass line and tight drum work from Braunagel makes this another key track on the release. Wrapping the release is a hot blues shuffle, Stay Away From My Sister, and Cummings kicks it up a notch with stinging guitar riffs pushed along by Braunagel. Excellent finish to a overall strong release.

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New video from dynamic roots artist!

NEW VIDEO FROM VICTOR WAINWRIGHT! "Stop Bossin' Me Baby" first release from the new Boom Town CD Blind Pig Records has released "Stop Bossin' Me Baby" as the first video from Boom Town, the new CD from Victor Wainwright and the WildRoots.  The Nashville Blues Society called the song "the tale of an overbearing lover right out of the Little Richard canon, a frenzied-pace stop-time rocker." To watch the video please click HERE. Wainwright, two time winner of the prestigious Blues Music Award as "Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year," is a raucous, high-octane dynamic performer and a crowd pleaser with soul to spare. Boom Town is a tour de force of progressive roots music - high-octane boogie piano, big soul sounds, powerhouse blues, roadhouse rock, and stirring gospel  - highlighted by excellent songwriting and a unique and edgy sound that captures the energy of the band's live shows.  Upcoming Tour Dates: July 16 Panama City Beach, FL Panama City Beach Summer Music Series July 17 Birmingham, AL Ranelli's July 18 Merigold, MS Crawdad's July 19 Memphis, TN Levitt Shell at Overton Park July 23 Martinsville, VA Rives Theater July 24 Durham, NC Blue Note July 25 Washington, DC Madam Organ's July 26 Lake Harmony, PA Pennsylvania Blues Festival July 27 Ellicottville, NY Balloon's July 29 Tuscarawas, OH Canal House July 31 Woonsocket, RI Chan's Aug. 1 Damariscotta, ME Dam Blues Festival Aug. 2 Kingfield, ME Sunday Blues in the 1827 Barn Aug. 3 Rockland, ME Time Out Pub Aug. 6 Magnolia, DE Jonathan's Landing Aug. 7 Ellicottville, NY Balloon's Aug. 8 Ellicottville, NY Balloon's Aug. 9 Wheeling, WV Heritage Music Bluesfest Oct. 11 Daytona Beach, FL Daytona Blues Festival Oct. 24 Beverly, MA The Larcom Theatre

New Victor Wainwright CD Charts at Billboard!

NEW VICTOR WAINWRIGHT CD BOOMS OUT OF THE GATE! #5 On Billboard Sales Chart Boom Town, the new release from Victor Wainwright and the WildRoots, popped onto the Billboard blues sales chart at #5 this week! Boom Town is a tour de force of American blues and roots music highlighted by excellent songwriting, musicianship and production, and a unique and edgy sound that captures the energy of the band's live shows.  Wainwright, one of the most dynamic and exciting keyboard performers around, is a raucous, high-octane dynamic performer and a crowd pleaser with soul to spare. Living Blues magazine said, "Listening to Boom Town is like walking into a party that will never end. This eight-piece band specializes in supercharged blues and boogie-woogie piano, smart and sophisticated arrangements and an all-consuming passion for delivering songs with confidence and joy." Upcoming dates for Victor Wainwright and the WildRoots: June 12 Marietta, GA Darwin's June 14 St. Simon's Island, GA Lighthouse Grounds June 20 Henderson, KY W.C. Handy Blues Festival June 23 Bradley, IL Moose Lodge June 24 Chicago, IL Buddy Guy's Legends June 25 Mishawaka, IN The Midway Tavern June 26 Columbus, OH Woodland Terrace June27 Cadiz, OH Blues For A Cure July 16 Panama City Beach, FL Summer Music Series July 17 Birmingham, AL Ranelli's July 18 Merigold, MS Crawdad's July 19 Memphis, TN Levitt Shell at Overton Park July 23 Martinsville, VA Rives Theater July 24 Durham, NC Blue Note July 25 Washington, DC Madam's Organ July 26 Lake Harmony, PA Pennsylvania Blues Festival July 27 Ellicottville, NY Balloon's July 29 Tuscarawas, OH Canal House July 31 Woonsocket, RI Chan's Aug. 1 Damariscotta, ME Dam Blues Fest Aug. 2 Kingfield, ME Sunday Blues in the 1827 Barn Aug. 3 Rockland, ME Time Out Pub Aug. 6 Magnolia, DE Jonathan's Landing Aug. 7 Ellicottville, NY Balloon's Aug. 8 Ellicottville, NY Balloon's Aug. 9 Wheeling, WV Heritage Music Bluesfest