RED GUITAR: Based on a blue story

Red Guitar

Based on a blue story

© 2003 John McKenna, Nick Nave (634479477324)

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Did you ever find that fountain? You were thirsty and you were howling...

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The distinct mellifluous sound flowing out of the Kansas City music scene these days belongs to Red Guitar, a driving acoustic-based rock band formed in late 2002. Rising out of the ashes of several other local bands, Red Guitar is putting hard rocking harmonies back into rock and roll. Based around the two distinct but complementary singer-songwriters Nick Nave and John McKenna, Red Guitar provides double-barreled satisfaction.

Nave's compositions provide the smooth drive that permeates the sound, while Mckenna's more rustic numbers lend to the edge. Lyrics brimming with the yearning of early Springsteen, the passion of Neil Young, and the searching of the post-modern poets, Red Guitar is a musical and cognitive treat for those who care. Rounding out the lineup include the late 60's inspired sounds of electric guitar specialist Tim Suttle, and the adaptable rhythm section of drummer David Borberg and bassist Nate Jackson(who incidentally grew up on a mushroom farm).

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  • A work in progress
    author: Bill

    Jump out on the water and Rosemary above average. Olde to Lonely is a great tune, the other songs are uneventful. This group has a nice feel with a mix of Toad the Wet Sprocket and the harmony of CSNY. A little more work will bring them to become a household name

  • Diamond in the rough...
    author: Van Kelly

    Red Guitar. Spread The Red! I think this is a band to watch. What I hear in this CD is a "diamond in the rough". Their live shows are extremely energetic, fun and they give the songs an extra special dynamic in the form of a musical punch. I highly encourage attending the shows. My two cents. VK

  • Sometimes a really good album lands in your lap that you just didn't see coming.
    author: Topeka Capital-Journal
  • Red Guitar, Interview with Rock Kansas
    author: Rock Kansas
  • songwriters who channeled the dusty, sweet harmonies of the Jayhawks and the '60
    author: The Pitch Weekly
  • songwriters who channeled the dusty, sweet harmonies of the Jayhawks and the '60
    author: The Pitch Weekly
  • "Based on a Blue Story" is a debut album in name only...
    author: Lawrence.com

    From the first note, it's clear that "Based on a Blue Story" is a debut album in name only...

  • Eh.
    author: Seamus McFeeters

    They were better when they were Huckleberry. Where is the rest of the original members?

  • Loved it
    author: Alia

    This CD is great--good song-writing, great blend of different moods, instrumentals, some cool acoustic guitar stuff, loved track 7 especially and can't take it out of my cd player!

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