The
Todd Wolfe Band bring their "Miles To Go" Tour to the midwest and Canada,
kicking off with a show at the House of Blues Back Porch in Chicago on Monday,
October 13. Complete itinerary below. Pictured (from left): Roger Voss, drums;
Todd Wolfe, guitars-vocals; Justine Gardner, bass.
TODD WOLFE
BAND KICKS OFF "MILES TO GO"
MIDWEST/CANADIAN TOUR W/ A SHOW AT
HOUSE OF BLUES/CHICAGO, MONDAY, OCT. 13
Longtime
guitar ace Todd Wolfe is known for his work with Sheryl Crow (five years as her
lead guitarist in the '90's), as well as Carla Olson (The Textones); and Leslie
West (Mountain), among others, throughout a stellar career. The Todd Wolfe Band
had just returned from yet another road trip - four in 2013 alone, totalling
close to 40,000 miles, from the Czech Republic to San Francisco - and received
year-end accolodes including a "Best Band" nomination from Rockwired Magazine. Wolfe has released seven albums since
1999 and has written songs for acts as diverse as country star Faith Hill and
renowned jam band, Phish.
Todd Wolfe
Band performing live in Grand Rapids, MI during April 2014 while in the midst of
a tour promoting their "Miles to Go" album.
Todd Wolfe Band Reviewed Live By National Rock Review
(April 2014)
"The beauty
of listening to a Todd Wolfe show is the depth of his musical career; a career
spanning thirty-plus years, honing and toning ‘his’ sound," writes National Rock
Review in a live review of the band's show in Grand Rapids, MI this past April.
"The trio is deep and accomplished. Each member brings a full plate to the
table, with instrument and voice, which makes them sound bigger than a
three-piece. Choral harmonies are layered in 3rds and 5ths that might evoke a
Fleetwood Mac-esque tone yet steeped in southern blues/rock," concludes the
review, which can be read in its entirety here.
"Miles To
Go" (American Showplace Music), represents another music milestone in
Wolfe's storied career. The record's ten tracks run the gamut from straight
blues to post-classic rock, each featuring Wolfe's uniquely rockin' soulful
vocals. Guest performers on Miles To Go (Wolfe's fifth studio album,
eighth total) include noteworthy blues harpist Steve Guyger and organ ace, John
Ginty. Wolfe has truly arrived on his own terms, and as Miles To Go
proves, creating quality music for the world to hear.
What the Media is Saying About Miles To
Go and the Todd Wolfe Band
"Miles To Go" follows the same formula
for success so clearly visible in his first release: excellent original material
punctuated by world class guitar skills, all delivered via above average vocals.
Keep up the great work, Mr. Wolfe, I hope to catch you live and on stage some
day."
BLUESROCKERS
"Miles To Go has a deep bluesy soul with
a tinge of Southern rock and a psychedelic vibe...'Wolfe's current bandmates are
both incredibly skilled musicians, each adding a unique element to the band's
overall sound."
BLUES ROCK REVIEW
"The Todd Wolfe Band deliver a powerful
sonic experience with the release of 'Miles To Go' ...with a mix of blues,
Southern rock, and even a little soul, the eighth release by this band has me
yearning to hear the earlier releases."
ROCK OVER AMERICA
"Imagine some power trio mixed into a
Texas blues foundation and overlaid with trippy psychedelia...that's the essence
of (Todd) Wolfe's music."
HITTIN' THE NOTE
FALL
2014 "MILES TO GO" U.S. MIDWEST/CANADIAN TOUR
ITINERARY
Oct. 13
(Mon.) BACK
PORCH@HOUSE OF BLUES Chicago,
IL
Oct. 14
(Tues.) INTERMISSION Wausau,
WI
Oct. 17
(Fri.) ALTONA CURLING RING Altona,
Canada
Oct. 18 (Sat.)
NEIGHBORS PUB Lloydmister,
Canada
Oct. 20 (Mon.) BLUES ON WHYTE
Edmonton, Canada Oct. 21 (Tues.) BLUES ON WHYTE
Edmonton, Canada
Oct. 22 (Wed.) BLUES ON WHYTE
Edmonton, Canada
Oct. 23 (Thur.) BLUES ON WHYTE
Edmonton, Canada
Oct. 24 (Fri.) BLUES ON WHYTE
Edmonton,
Canada
Oct. 25 (Sat.) BLUES ON WHYTE
Edmonton, Canada Oct. 26 (Sun.) BLUES ON WHYTE
Edmonton, Canada
Oct. 28 (Tues.) LANDING BAR & GRILL
Minot,
SD
Oct. 29 (Wed.) LEGENDS BAR & GRILL
St. Cloud,
MN
Oct. 30 (Thur.) FORADA LIQUOR BAR & GRILL
Forada, MN
Oct. 31 (Fri.) SHAW'S BAR & GRILL
Minneapolis,
MN
Nov. 1 (Sat.) TIP TOP DELUXE BAR & GRILL
Grand Rapids,
MI
Nov. 2
(Sun.) THE CLUB TAVERN Quincy,
IL
Nov. 3
(Mon.) THE ALAMO Springfield,
IL
Nov. 4
(Tues.) REX'S RENDEVOUS Warsaw,
IN
Nov. 5
(Wed.) MIDWAY TAVERN Mishawaka,
IN
I just received the newest release, Miles To Go, from Todd Wolfe Band and it's a straight forward blues rocker. Opening with Nuthin' But You, Wolfe puts up a solid rocker that should head straight to the airwaves and fly high. With a solid hook and flashy guitar work it has what it needs. Sunnyvale takes a step back to a simpler sound with a stripped down bass (Justine Gardner) and drum Roger Voss) part and acoustic guitar and vocal by Wolfe. Locket Full Of Dreams opens with a cool guitar riff with reverb developing to a pretty cool track with vocals by Wolfe, Gardner and Voss. Steve Guyger also adds a nice harmonica texture on this track as well. Howlin' Wolf's Forty Four is up next. The band does a real nice rendition of this including great slide guitar work, military style drumming (adding to the drama) and great vocals. Day To Day is another open road rocker with Chuck Berry like riffs and Eric Clapton like vocals. This is another track that could easily hit the airwaves hard. it has all of the tricks including a good driving beat, grinding guitar riffs and snappy drumming. John Ginty adds some nice organ work on this track as well. I Stand Alone is a basic acoustic ballad with clean finger picking and subtle backing vocals. Stay With Me Baby is a slower blues rocker with a cool swaying groove. The vocal backing on this track is particularly cool and Wolfe plays scorching lead guitar riffs over the basic rhythm setup. Come What May comes out with a bit of a surprise with a distinct Reggae bottom and searing guitar lead work. This instrumental track is really nice break and possibly my favorite track on the release. George Harrison's The Inner Light closes the release opening with Wolfe playing eastern sounding lead guitar work and with changing time signature and what sounds to be Leslie sound effects.
This is a cool blues rock release that should please existing TWB fans and is sure to win him a number of new ones!
