Steve Gilbert - Hempstead Highway - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Hempstead Highway , from Steve Gilbert and it's a gritty rockin' blues release. Opening with title track, Hempstead Highway , Steve Gilbert shows his rock n roll roots with basic rockabilly style guitar riffs, joined by Jeffrey Hamby on bass and Carl Owens on drums. I Ain't Gonna Do It is a cool boogie track with a solid bass line from Hamby and vibrato rhythm from Gilbert. Slick guitar riffs and a driving blues rhythm are the keys to Overnight Bag . Mr. Guitar Hughes gets down in the blues with solid Hammond work from William Hollis. I particularly like Gilbert's guitar work on this track with pace and style. Paul Butterfield's Lovin' Cup is one of my favorite tracks on the release with solid vocals and nice riffs from Gilbert, slashing cymbals from Owens and a driving beat from Hamby. Albert Collins', If Trouble Was Money , is always a great track with arpegiated lead lines and soulful vocals. This track has nice t...