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OCTOBER 5TH, 6TH AND 7TH 2012
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Victor Wainwright and the WildRoots  Victor Wainwright, the twenty something singer, pianist, "hepcat" from Memphis by way of the Savannah, Georgia; creates powerhouse blues and roots rock by playing his own unique style of boogie piana'. He effortlessly pays frequent homage to past music greats, while simultaneously adding his own youthful excitement. He's a raucous high-octane dynamic performer and crowd pleaser with soul to spare. After earning what he calls a "double major in Boogie, a Ph.D. in Swing and a master's in Rhythm," the "Piana' from Savannah" is undoubtedly making a name for himself in a big way. Stephen Dees is a rock n' roll aficionado, touring and-or recording as bassist and vocalist for Hall and Oates, Todd Rundgren, Pat Travers, and Foghat to name a few. He was a Billboard and MTV char-tee with his band Novo Combo, and has received great acclaim for his original pop band "Bandees." Currently, Dees is the producer, writer, bassist and backup vocalist for the WildRoots.  For the project, blues-rock guitarist Greg Gumpel, a friend and band mate of Victor's since 2002, was a perfect fit for the band. Now also a Memphis resident, Gumpel has become renowned for his wild phrasing and fluid fusion of electric blues and genuine rock 'n roll guitar. Greg says, "When I play blues, I like to think a little outside the box, get a little wild, while still trying to pay tribute to the founding fathers of blues guitar."  Drummer Brian Kelly, an accomplished jazz / new age composer, roots rhythm powerhouse and the backbone of band. Having worked with Dees in the recent past, the two had met playing in a progressive rock band and from the very first note; knew there was an instant rhythm connection. "Brian is refined, intricate and explosive all at the same time." "Extremely diverse with great songwriting, exceptional arrangements, flawless playing and vocals soulful enough to make Otis Redding sit up and take notice, Beale Street to the Bayou has something that is sure to get your attention, no matter what your taste. From soul and r&b to hard driving numbers that are sure to get your feet moving and slow-burning soulful ballads. If I had to choose a single work to describe the disc, it would be "timeless". "Victor Wainwright & The WildRoots blew us away Saturday night! Barrel-house piano that had folks rockin', soulful vocals that filled the room, a rhythm section that matched Victor note for note and infectious stage presence. Our best "new" find for 2009. " "This is a powerful CD with loads of energy. His piano playing is exciting and soulful, along with his strong vocals. Victor is a blues star on the rise. Be sure and pick up on his new CD." |
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