Guy Davis – The Legend Of Sugarbelly
Guy Davis – The Legend Of Sugarbelly
Format: CD
Label: M.C. Records
Release: 2024
Release date: August 23, 2024
M.C. Records is thrilled to announce the release of Guy Davis’ The Legend of Sugarbelly (MC-0094) on August 23. It marks the fifth release that Guy and M.C. Records have collaborated on
The celebrated Blues singer-songwriter will be touring in the U.S. the U.K. and the Netherlands throughout 2023 to support the new record.
The Legend of Sugarbelly, is Guy Davis’ longawaited follow-up album to his 2021 Grammynominated recording Be Ready When I Call You.
The 13-track release continues and expands upon his skills as a storyteller with 10 original compositions.
You will also discover three moving cover tracks Guy has arranged by Sam Chatmon, Blind Lemmon Jefferson, and Leadbelly. On The Legend of Sugarbelly Guy Davis demonstrates his mastery of multiple instruments including 6 & 12-string guitars, mandolin, harmonica, and 5 & 6-string banjos. He’s supported on the record by Professor Louie on organ and Chris James on mandolin, and 6-String banjo.
Guy Davis is a two-time, back-to-back Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues Album. He’s a musician, actor, author, and songwriter. For over 40 years Guy has blended Roots, Blues, Folk, Rock, Spoken Word, and World Music into his own unique gumbo to comment on and address the frustrations of social injustice, touching on historical events, common life struggles, and personal relationships.
Tour:
11/08/24 Westwoud de Schalm Netherlands
11/10/24 Oisterwijk Groeten Uit Oisterwijk Netherland
11/15/24 Groningen Lutherse Kerk Netherlands
11/16/24 Haarlem Haarlemse Blues Club Netherlands
11/17/24 Balk Podium Gorter Netherlands
11/19/24 Utrecht Tivolivredenburg Netherlands
Website: http://guydavis.com/wp/
Tracks:
01. Sugarbelly
02. Kokomo Alley
03. Who’s Gonna Love You Tonight
04. Early In The Morning
05. In The Evening Time
06. Little David Play On Your Harp
07. Firefly
08. Long Gone Riley Brown
09. Come Gitchu Some
10. Black Snake Moan
11. Laura Huddie Ledbetter
12. Gates To The City
13. Don’t Know Where I’m Bound