Master Story-Teller and Bluesman Guy Davis To Play Duff’s Garage, Feb 2, 2012
When it comes down to entertainers, Guy Davis without doubt is one of the finest working artists in the blues today. A master story-teller who can keep an audience in his grasp and having them singing along with him if he desires, Davis is more than the complete package. Besides being a fantastic song writer and acoustic guitarist, he has performed on stage, television and film as an actor, has written his own original plays and has appeared on many of the best-known syndicated radio programs around, including Mountain Stage and Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion. Inspired by artists such as Mississippi John Hurt, Skip James, Elizabeth Cotton and Mance Lipscomb, Davis blends his love of the blues into pretty much everything he lays his hands upon. And his music has received many accolades throughout the years including Blues Music Award nominations.
Opening the night will be one of Portland’s most favorite roots musicians, Lauren Sheehan. Her latest CD, Rose City Ramble, is a superb blend of her musical styles and roots presented masterfully with her knowledge of multiple instruments.
It has been a few years since Guy Davis last performed in Portland and he has always brought forth exceptional shows and good crowds. Expect nothing less as he returns for a show at Duff’s Garage on Thursday, February 2nd for a special early 7:00 pm show. This is one show you certainly do not want to miss if you love acoustic blues.
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The Vicki Stevens Band originated out of Albany, Oregon a few years back from the weekly Calapooia blues jams hosted by harmonica man Froggy Hyland. The musicians are all stellar and come together to create such a party atmosphere that is displayed with the finest quality on their new CD, Ms. Vicki’s In Town. Along with Froggy on harp and slide guitar, Dennis Monroe tears it up with his guitar mastery, exceptional rhythm from Jim Badalich on bass and Ron Rocci on drums, all complimenting Vicki Stevens’ powerful vocals that can harken blues greats like Big Mama Thornton and Shemekia Copeland. It’s high energy, down in the alley and just plain good times when this band works together.
