DAVE ISAACS: Old King Crow

Dave Isaacs

Old King Crow

© 2006 Dave Isaacs/Les Coyote Music (BMI) (634479286551)

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earthy, guitar-driven groove-rock

notes

Recorded at Beat Hollow Studio in the hills of Nashville's West Meade neighborhood, Old King Crow is a raw and unpolished portrait of guitarist Dave Isaacs' dynamic and improvisational trio...tracked mostly live with minimal overdubs, and filtered through the sonic sensibility of producer/engineer Fognode.

CD review:

Dave Isaacs' Old King Crow is the classically-trained, blues-rock inspired guitarist/singer/songwriter's best outing to date. Already established as a graceful and gritty string-man, with "Crow" Isaacs comes into his own as a vocalist/lyricist, too. The album socks you with a one-two punch with its first cut, a deep-fried electric morsel called "Swamp Hog Blues." The very next track is the lush and poignant "I Don't Want to Go Downtown." "Downtown" features Isaacs' ever-captivating wailing guitar, partnered with his best bit of emotional singing to date.

The balance of the record is a strong mix with elements of folk, blues rock and jazz flavorings, with a smoky production by Fognode that works splendidly for this album. Pay close attention to Isaacs, a New York guitarist now based in Nashville. He's fixing to to take staid ol' Music City by the horns and wrestle it into the dirt.

~ Linda East Brady, Music journalist, Host of KRCL's Roots n' Blues, author, "Lone Star Ice & Fire."

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  • A new fan
    author: Kent Gunderson

    This album refuses to exit my CD player. Very inspired in-the-moment playing both by Dave & the rhythm section. The sound of the record is warm, each instrument is clearly distinct from the other ones. Thoughtful lyrics, melodies that I can't get enough of, and he sings incredibly well. Highly recommended.

  • author: Kelle Linville

    Wow! This CD is what makes the "folky, blues heart" beat and rock on. What a tribute to the eternal soul of real Americana blues.

  • Dave = Awesome
    author: Tori Sparks

    This guy defines amazing on the guitar... if you haven't heard the new CD, then what on earth are you waiting for? In a universe of amateurs, Dave is one of the few who seems to have mastered his instrument. Rock on.

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