backup american blues news: Kenny Wayne Shepherd by Nelson Onofre

Greetings and Happy Holidays blues fans! It appears New York is on the verge of being hit by a big snowstorm. I guess by the time this post goes up we will be covered in snow. If that's the case and if it's not too cold maybe I can go outside and get some nice winter photos. Been a while since I've done that.

This week I am featuring photos of Kenny Wayne Shepherd from his Nov. 18, 2009 show at BB King's. I have a couple of Kenny's discs so I was familiar with his sound and abilities but I have to say I was presently surprised at how great he sounded live. Kenny has matured and blossomed into a fiery electric blues player. And what a nice surprise to see none other than Chris 'Whipper' Layton, formerly of Stevie Ray Vaughan's Double Trouble, on drums. The band was rounded out by Noah Hunt on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Rev. Riley Osbourn on keys and Scott Nelson on bass.

Kenny and the band put on a solid show for the near capacity crowd at BB's. I'm a big fan of high-powered electric blues and that's what KWS delivered. I understand a live CD is in the works and I am definitely putting that on my list of things to get.

My thanks to John Seroff of the BB King Blues Club for his continued support.

Until the next go-round, keep supporting the Blues. As you can see, these cats are working hard to lay it down for you.
Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season and I hope Santa fills your stockings with lots of great blues CDs.

Nelson G. Onofre
e-mail: nelson@electriceyes.us
my websites: http://www.electriceyes.us/
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