…you’re sucked right in.
You can’t help it – that first track melts into a Blues Rock groove and you just gotta pay attention.
What’s The Best Part You Ask?
Well, I’m not really sure. There’s a lot to like here.
- His Guitar: Simon’s a terrific guitarist. At 15 he was Guitarist Magazine’s Young Guitarist of The Year. (wow.) And now, 25+ years later, he’s built a resume that can match anyone’s on the scene today.
- His Voice: All the vocals on the album seem perfect for the material. Enough melody, enough growl, enough touch, it’s all there. Plus, he has a good sense of when to use harmonies that seal the deal.
- His Songwriting: Gotta give him strong marks here too. All but one of the songs are originals. And They’re personal, well-crafted, and arranged so well you have to lean in and listen up.
Everything superglues together to make for some brawny Blues Rock.
“I’m proud of everything that I have done, to be able to have my music out there and be enjoyed by lots of people is a wonderful feeling.” ~ Simon McBride
So it Must Be Album Promotion Time…
…except that it’s not – at least not quite yet.
Simon’s going to be filling in for Deep Purple’s lead guitarist Steve Morse this Summer. He’s taking Steve’s place on tour while Steve deals with a family matter. Not many guitarists could slide into a gig like that on short notice. Simon’s just one of a small handful who can.
Hopefully ‘The Fighter’ won’t get lost in the ocean of Summer releases we’ll soon be seeing because I think it deserves attention.
I didn’t know Simon McBride before I bumped into this record, but now I’m a fan.
Preview ‘The Fighter’
…You can get ‘The Fighter’ directly from Simon H E R E!
Thanks for reading!
Jon Beres
I’m one part Blues Fan and one part Digital Native (with a dash of Curmudgeon.) I’m also the publisher of AlltheWayBlue.com. If you love the Blues, I have a feeling we’ll get along just fine - cheers!
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