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fave it Acoustic Blues | Delta Style
15 tracks | 55 minutes
Released Aug 2003
on Little Toby Walker
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:13 It's Tough lyrics BUY MP3 03:13 It's Tough lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:13 It's Tough
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:27 Sleeping Alone lyrics BUY MP3 03:27 Sleeping Alone lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:27 Sleeping Alone
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Little Toby Walker won the 2002 International Blues Challenge Award, Acoustic Solo Division from the Blues Foundation. If you like hot acoustic fingerpicking blues, rags and swing, then this CD if for you. Sort of like Merle Travis, Lightin' Hopkins and C
Bio / Background
"Walker's acoustic guitar on this disc is inspired. A brilliant, remarkable guitarist.
.....Brian Beatty, Blues Revue
"Acoustic Blues at it's finest."
–––– Chris Matheos, Good Times Magazine
"Little Toby Walker is the Long Island's musical ambassador to the world, not just as an award-winning bluesman, but as a storyteller and all-around entertainer. His new CD shows his growing skills as a songwriter."
–––– John Platt, WFUV
"Cool Hand is a worthy predecessor to Walker's debut and a must have for traditional blues fans."
––––– Tony Engelhart...Blues On Stage
"As a blues guitar player, I am stunned and in awe of Toby Walker's pickin'! Not only does he master diverse blues styles, but plays them with both flash and depth. That's the advanced class -- few players can do both. Add to that his fine songs and singing and friendly presentation, and it's obvious that Toby Walker is one of the most enjoyable artists in today's Blues World."...
↓ more ↓Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin
"An impressive, energetic and tasteful player with engaging vocals. I think Walker is quite talented in the field of Blues and Folk Music"...Bruce Iglauer, Alligator Records
A new star is shining in country blues music by the name of Little Toby Walker. His new release, Cool Hand(BMI/Buggiepie Music) is almost a continuation of his successful debut album in 2001. His new recording features 15 solid tracks, illuminating such styles as folk, ragtime, traditional and country blues. Walker delivers an authentic, down-home feel, capturing the sound of Piedmont and Delta blues with perfection. The most enjoyable qualities found on this recording are, Walker's natural storytelling ability, and his skillful expertise as a musician. He gently draws you into the music, holding your attention with every song. His incredible fingerpicking technique is comparable to the original bluesmasters themselves. I was fortunate enough to observe this guitar virtuoso in action at the 2002 International Blues Challenge in Memphis back in February, where he won the prestigious solo artist of the year award.
There's a unique feel to the music on Cool Hand, noticeable from start to finish. You soon discover, it's Walker's entertaining and expressive style, both pleasant and somewhat easy going. His selections reflect contemporary themes, instead of the usual subject matter from generations past. Good examples are, "Give Me That On-Line Religion" where Walker pokes fun at Internet sites, finding salvation at G-o-d.com, or "I Can't Remember", a silly look at growing old. Many of the tracks on Cool Hand, highlight his detailed precision and blazing fretwork with either his Martin or National guitars. Walker lets loose, starting with the opening number, "It's Tough", a fiery tune that gets your toes tappin'. He changes gears with, "Swing Bean", a jazzy type ragtime tune. Another upbeat track is, "Baseball Blues", a hard-driving shuffle type tune that brags about his batting abilities. Walker gives both an emotional performance and a guitar clinic with, "Pretty Polly". He has some fun with, "I Like To Boogie", a classic country blues tune. One of his finest is, "Ride This Train", Walker's guitar really shines, as the tune segues into, "As The Saints Come Marching In"
Little Toby Walker has been a student of the blues genre for many years, making numerous field trips down South to study and research the music's origins. During that time, he studied with bluesmasters like, Eugene Powell, Jack Owens, Sam Carr and R.L. Burnside. It was time well spent and most evident throughout his music.
Cool Hand, is an impressive recording by Walker, performing music from a genre that's not only very close to his heart, but also considers him a permanent member. Those who are big fans of acoustic blues will want a copy of this one. Others who are looking to discover the style will want to start right here. This is a light-hearted, easy listen, that's certainly an excellent second effort, well worth your time.
––––– Patricia Dow, FM Sound
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