Steel Notes Magazine
January 2017
version of the “ Star Spangled Banner ” and then right into the classic “ Santa Claus is Coming to Town ”. A perfect way to end the journey Gary Hoey took us on that night .
Gary Hoey ’ s latest album ‘ Dust and Bones ” August 20th Hot Shot Billboard Blues albums debut at # 5 and as of this writing , Dust & Bones is at # 8 on Billboard Blues albums . On XM radio , BB King ’ s Bluesville station (# 70 ) you can hear “ Who ’ s your Daddy ” in regular rotation .
1 . Boxcar Blues 2 . Who ’ s Your Daddy 3 . Born To Love You 4 . Dust & Bones 5 . Steamroller ( tribute to Johnny Winter ) 6 . Coming Home ( featuring Lita Ford ) 7 . Ghost Of Yesterday 8 . This Time Tomorrow 9 . Back Up Against The Wall 10 . Blind Faith 11 . Soul Surfer
“ This is where I belong-playing this ferocious blend of blues and rock music ,” says guitarist Gary Hoey about his 20th album , Dust & Bones . “ I did my last album , Deja Blues , to prove to myself that I could play authentic blues , and now that I feel more at home there , I felt it was time to mix my favorite guitar styles into something seamless , organic , and powerful .”
“ This is the biggest-sounding album I ’ ve done in years ,” says Hoey . “ From the guitars to the vocals to the rhythm section-everything was designed to produce a huge impact . I ’ m just so proud of this record .”
Released through Mascot Label Group , Dust & Bones showcases Gary Hoey ’ s Fender Stratocaster-driven fury alongside open-D-tuned resonator guitars plugged into half-stacks . The massive sonic attack was essential for paying sincere and appropriate homage to some of Gary Hoey ’ s influences .
The album is a true blues triumph , it ’ s where Gary belongs . This music veteran is paying his homage to the blues gods , and they are pleased . In all , this is a deep-seated blues rock album from an acknowledged guitar master . It ’ s a musical journey through a landscape of blues genres . Since Gary Hoey has signed a multi-record deal with Provogue , it ’ s the beginning of things to come . For the Dust & Bones tracks , Gary Hoey went with a power-trio configuration , rocking hard with drummer Matt Scurfield and bassist AJ Pappas .
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