Steve Wariner's Guitar Laboratory
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 1:16 pm
Steve was nice enough to send me an advance copy of his new CD, "Guitar Laboratory" and I can tell you it is just terrific.
His goal was to create a CD that showcases a variety of guitar styles that Steve loves to play.
The title comes from a friend’s remark that Steve seemed like a “mad scientist” holed up in his studio while he was making it. Apparently Steve got so much encouragement from guitar fans after his "My Tribute to Chet Atkins" CD that he decided to take the time to play through riffs and grooves that he liked from a variety of styles. The time he spent in the studio has produced a crop of new songs that cover fingerpicking, swing, rock, jazz, country and even one Hawaiian flavored tune. Steve teams up with guitarist Leon Rhodes on a great version of Sugarfoot Rag and also Paul Yandell on "My Pal", a Chet style tune that makes you want to grab your guitar. Another song, "Crafty" sounds like a classic Jerry Reed instrumental.
I am just amazed he can play all these styles so well. What is most apparent is how much he loves playing the guitar, you can really hear his love for guitar music. Steve's talent is a deep, deep lake.
I'm am going to be wearing this CD out!
His goal was to create a CD that showcases a variety of guitar styles that Steve loves to play.
The title comes from a friend’s remark that Steve seemed like a “mad scientist” holed up in his studio while he was making it. Apparently Steve got so much encouragement from guitar fans after his "My Tribute to Chet Atkins" CD that he decided to take the time to play through riffs and grooves that he liked from a variety of styles. The time he spent in the studio has produced a crop of new songs that cover fingerpicking, swing, rock, jazz, country and even one Hawaiian flavored tune. Steve teams up with guitarist Leon Rhodes on a great version of Sugarfoot Rag and also Paul Yandell on "My Pal", a Chet style tune that makes you want to grab your guitar. Another song, "Crafty" sounds like a classic Jerry Reed instrumental.
I am just amazed he can play all these styles so well. What is most apparent is how much he loves playing the guitar, you can really hear his love for guitar music. Steve's talent is a deep, deep lake.
I'm am going to be wearing this CD out!