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The much acclaimed US blues rock guitarist Alastair Greene has released his latest album \\u2018The New World Blues\\u2019 to across the board stellar reviews and a #3 US Billboard Blues Chart placing. \\u201cWhen I started writing the majority of these songs in early 2019, I had no idea they would take on a whole new and more poignant meaning as time went on.\\u201d muses Greene, \\u201cThe album is a reflection of current times and has equal parts light and dark.\\u201d

The collection of songs was produced by Whiskey Bayou Records co-founder Tab Benoit. Benoit\\u2019s label partner, Rueben Williams, also Manager to Greene and Benoit, enthuses, \\u201cOn this album, Alastair makes it clear why he is a \\u2018guitar player\\u2019s guitar player\\u2019 and this recording will surely leave the Alastair Greene stamp on the blues rock world.\\u201d 

After many years playing with the highly revered Alan Parsons Live Project, Alastair has opened shows for many blues scene favourites in The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Robin Trower, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, Jonny Lang\\u2026anyone who is any good is busy right? In addition, prior to the pandemic, he traversed the globe touring with Sugaray Rayford\\u2019s band, which was nominated for a 2020 Blues Music Award.

Greene trekked from his native Southern California to Houma, Louisiana to record with Grammy nominated Benoit, who also produced, co penned a few songs, played drums, sang harmonies on this record, and bass player Corey Duplechin. 

Greene has a diverse set of influences and doesn\\u2019t limit himself in his playing so as to not pigeonhole himself, an attraction among many to his style. Some tracks give a tip of the hat to Gary Moore and Peter Green, whereas others find a more laid back funky groove. His stellar slide guitar is up front in places, in addition to heavier tones while others capture the feel of the Cajun environment, combined with a rock-solid Louisiana rhythm section which thrills and draws the listener in.

\\u201cI endeavor to play the blues. It\\u2019s some of my favorite music. I have a responsibility to inform where this music comes from,\\u201d Greene passionately states, \\u201cThis is a Black, African-American art form that is basically responsible for everything we love today. I want to be true to what I love.\\u201d \\u2018The New World Blues\\u2019 is here and everyone is welcome to play.

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