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Friday, February 23, 2007

Michael Powers - Old Blood into new Blues


To look at Michael Powers, you would think he is just in his early twenties, just starting out in music, but don't let his baby face fool you. Michael Powers is already a seasoned veteran of the music scene and a very competent guitarist. He's also been connected to the Blues from an early age, from the early guitar lessons he received from the great Jimmy Reed, to the Blues spirit deep down in his soul...
Michael Powers spent a number of years playing in different rock bands, but in recent years, he has come back to the roots and has been playing and recording some traditional Blues alongside Rock, Blues-Rock and solid electric Blues.


Michel Powers has released two fine albums on the Baryon Records label -




"Onyx Root" released in 2004 with a good mix of traditional style acoustic and acoustic/electric tunes, as well as some modern originals.









"Prodigal Son", released in late 2006, which has a few traditional acoustic songs on it, but also originals like the haunting and beautiful title song "Prodigal Son".
His voice has allot of soul, a little bit of smoke, and the right touch of pain when needed. He is equally proficient on acoustic and electric guitar, and whether he's playing a Hendrix riff, or a John Lee Hooker riff, or even some Robert Johnson or Jimmy Reed, it sounds like it's his own style now.





I think that Michael Powers is an artist to keep watching and listening to, he's also on the list of nominations for the annual Blues Music Awards
(see Blues Music Awards), and I hope he wins one of those awards and that more people will take notice of him.

For a biographical and other info on Michael Powers see:
Baryon Records Website - artist Michael Powers

and

Michael Powers website