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Boom Boom 03:22
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Champagne and Reefer 04:45
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Born Under a Bad Sign 03:15
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Big Legged Woman 05:58
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No More Tears to Cry 03:41
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The band kicks off “Boom Boom” with a heavy, in-unison, four-note stop-time beat that runs better than 20 seconds before Dustin’s voice – sweet and strong and perfectly behind the beat — joins in with the familiar lyrics that John Lee Hooker delivered for about 60 years, backed by the equally familiar musical accompaniment. Once the words, however, he and his rhythm section waste no time before turning the number into a full-on blues-rock. After a brief segment, they’re in total control as they return to the root for another verse before reverting once more. It’s an ear- and eye-opening winner.

Muddy Waters’ “Champagne And Reefer,” which follows, opens with a heavy succession of guitar chords atop an unhurried shuffle beat. It’s faithful to Mud’s styling, albeit with a dense feel on the bottom as Douglas delivers the words. His mid-tune solo is strong, tasty and shred-free. Written by William Bell and Booker T. Jones, Albert King’s standard, “Born Under A Bad Sign,” receives similar treatment, as does Freddie King’s “Big Legged Woman,” delivered unrushed but at a pace quicker than the original with Dustin riffing on six-string throughout, sometimes on the verge of psychedelia, but always in complete control.

The brief disc concludes with the only original in the set. Entitled “No More Tears To Cry,” it’s a ballad that picks up speed as it describes coming home to discover that the lady of the house had packed up and gone while the singer. Built atop a simple guitar hook, it’s a pleasing blues that remains true to itself with a Hill Country feel. - MARTY GUNTHER

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released July 7, 2017

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Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s premier, blues-rock, power-trio Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen combine sexy grooves, infectious rhythm, and Douglas’ soaring guitar work and unmistakable vocal for a lightning charged, vintage style all their own.

Led by the transcendent lead guitarist/singer/songwriter Dustin Douglas, The Electric Gentlemen are Tommy Smallcomb-Drums & Matt “The Dane”Gabriel-Bass. ... more

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