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Sonny Landreth Boldly Stepped Forward on ‘Outward Bound’

Sonny Landreth Boldly Stepped Forward on ‘Outward Bound’

Sonny Landreth’s terrific solo re-introduction arrived 30 years ago this month, deftly sidestepping several pitfalls associated with guitar-sideman records.

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Sonny Landreth, “Bound by the Blues” (2015): One Track Mind

Sonny Landreth reminds us just how important the blues is, as both foundation and (maybe most importantly) as launching pad.

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One Track Mind: Mike Zito with Sonny Landreth, “Fortunate Son” from Blues Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival (2014)

Every bit of this song’s original impetus, that flinty anger, returns.

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Brent Johnson – Set The World On Fire (2014)

Brent Johnson was born in south Texas, but having spent most of his life in New Orleans, he’s more of a Louisiana guitar slinger than a Lone Star State one. You May Also Like: John ‘Papa’ Gros – River’s On Fire (2016) Wilko Johnson – I Keep It To Myself:Read More

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Mike Zito and the Wheel – Gone To Texas (2013)

Mike Zito’s life has taken him from St. Louis to Key West to southeast Texas. A deeply personal and sincere bluesman, Gone To Texas is Zito speaking — or singing, really both figuratively and literally about his long road to not only redemption, but also outright triumph. You May AlsoRead More

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Sonny Landreth – Elemental Journey (2012)

Over 11 previous albums, slide virtuoso Sonny Landreth has resisted doing the one thing that was expected: The guitar record. When he finally did, you knew there would be some care put into it — and there is. You May Also Like: Sonny Landreth Boldly Stepped Forward on ‘Outward Bound’Read More

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Guitarist Sonny Landreth's 11th outing is a long-awaited all-instrumental project