US TOUR FOR GUITAR-GREAT,
WALTER TROUT
New CD
Release:
Deep Trout
- a historical compilation from the European Years of Walter Trout
The British know a thing or two about Guitar Players. So
when the BBC polled their listeners asking them to rank the top 20 guitar
greats, it didn’t surprise the Brits that Walter Trout ranked 6th.
And Trout isn’t even British. He was born in New Jersey and makes his home
in California.
This love and appreciation
from the European and British audiences resulted in many CD releases prior
to Trout being discovered stateside, and this is what the CD, “Deep Trout”
is all about:
Deep Trout is a historical compilation of songs from the years of
Walter Trout’s career when he was yet to be discovered in the United States.
Deep Trout features a collection of songs spanning in time from 1989 – 1997.
In addition there are 3
bonus tracks, one from 1972 showcasing a very young and enthusiastic Walter
playing with his band, Wilmont Mews from the years when Walter’s band was in
steep competition with another Jersey band, Steel Mill featuring Bruce
Springsteen!. Another bonus track features Walter as a studio musician in a
session with Freebo (Bonnie Raitt, John Mayall, Roy Buchanan). Through out
the CD Walter showcases his knack for great song writing, smokin’ guitar
riffs, and solos that move and inspire. This CD offers a sample of the kind
of music that defined the start of Walter Trout’s solo career, and what
inspired his now devoted, loyal, European fans to become believers of
Trout’s brand of HARDCORE BLUES!!!
Besides the new CD, the summer of 2005 brings Walter
Trout and his Radical band across the USA. A month long tour will bring the
Trout brand of blues to many festivals across the heartland, but also
appearances in clubs and concert venues.
Trout is more than just a Guitar Great; he’s an American
Treasure. He wasn’t just on the sidelines when history was being made. He
played his part in the music that forever
shaped our culture as a sideman with John Lee Hooker, Big Mama Thornton,
Canned Heat and John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers.
As a solo artist Walter has toured relentlessly for the past 16
years, solidifying his career in Europe, and for the past six years making
waves here in the US as well.
Both on record and on stage, Trout keeps the art of blues
thriving and vivacious. Blues Revue comments: “Trout gets into the groove
where the magic happens. But each night offers a particular set of
circumstances that keep the music fresh.” From introspection to full blown
rockin’ blues, Trout’s music is always marked by his adept song writing,
sturdy vocals, searing guitar work and ability to enhance the boundaries of
one of music’s oldest forms. But as Trout is quick to point out, "the blues
shouldn’t be a museum. The music ought to constantly expand and be alive."
And fortunately for generations of Americans, at age 54, Trout is still
touring. He’s a Guitar Great not just for what he’s done, but also for what
he’s still able to do. His talent transcends time, and his music speaks
across boundaries of age and culture. Hardcore Blues, rock, Song writing,
and energetic performances, it’s all in there with a good dose of heart and
soul.
Deep Trout is available in record
stores or online at
Amazon or
www.waltertrout.com. Check out the new CD for yourself, then catch
Walter Trout’s summer 2005 US Tour and you’ll see why the world calls him a
Guitar-Great.
Downloadable press release
in Word format....
US TOUR FOR
GUITAR-GREAT, WALTER TROUT
Downloadable press release
in PDF format....
Tour Press
Release summer 2005 USA.pdf
