Preachin' the Blues

Preachin' the Blues

Editorial Reviews
<"b000009dut3999"> From the Label
Pure Texas Tone, often talked about but rarely delivered, it's what this CD is all about. There's a lot of pain in these grooves, a lot of hard livin' represented on this disc. All ten tracks are Preacher Keen originals, and there simply are no wasted notes on this, with the all star line-up gathered together here, it's a dream come true for those folks into outlaw Texas blues.

<"b000009dut2999"> About the Artist
Preacher Keen is a baby boomer born, raised, and educated (formally and informally) in the hot, dry, wide open spaces of West Texas. Attracted to music at an early age, Keen's earliest musical influences came primarily from church music---not the single organist and traditional choir kind but the all-out, over-the-top, hellfire & brimstone, holly-roller kind served up in the fundamentalist churches attended by Keen's family. This highly enthusiastic and emotional brand of music would provide the... read more

<"b000009dut4999"> Album Description
Authentic Texas blues recorded at Perdinales Canyon Studios and Arlyn Studios deep in the hill country of Austin. Features some of the finest musicians in Texas, with years of touring, album making, and hard living under their belts. "Preachin the Blues" is a blues record, and even the title song is about the blues. All songs are written by Keen, with songwriting being a strong portion of this triple-threats talents. If you like strong songs, soulful vocals, and a low-down in-the-pocket groove, youll love Preacher Keen.