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Rough and tumble traditional electric blues.
GA-20 clearly is on to something big. It’s a movement, a new traditional blues revival. The dynamic, throwback blues trio are disciples of the place where traditional blues, country and rock ‘n’ roll intersect. “We make records that we would want to listen to,” says guitarist Matt Stubbs, a 14-year veteran of legendary blues master Charlie Musselwhite’s touring band. “It’s our take on the song-based traditional electric blues we love.” Stubbs and guitarist/vocalist Pat Faherty, and drummer Tim Carman have been at the forefront of this traditional blues revival since they first formed in 2018. It’s no wonder they skyrocketed to the top of the Billboard Blues Charts.
“Since we started the band we’ve focused on the story, the melody, and on creating a mood. Playing live as much as we do, we’re finding more and more that people are discovering how cool it all is. Traditional country, soul and funk music have all had these massive recent revivals, but traditional blues so far has not.” With their third album, Crackdown, and an intensive tour schedule, that’s all about to change.
The band creates an unvarnished, ramshackle blues that is at once traditional and refreshingly modern. With tight, propulsive performances and a brevity and punk energy reminiscent of The Ramones, Crackdown is rowdy and fun, filled with instantly memorable and well-crafted songs.
“We’re proud to bring this sound to a new audience,” says Stubbs. “When people hear it, they get what we’re doing and they’re into it. It’s very important to us to make a personal connection,” he continues. “Blues is meant to be played live. It’s about telling stories. We love making records but performing live is even more important to us.” GA-20 is clearly on to something big. It’s a movement, a traditional blues revival.
“A magical blues trio.”
“Troy is one of the most powerful and versatile artists on the contemporary scene.”
Troy Gonyea opens the evening.
A former member of The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Booker T. Jones's band Troy Gonyea is a distinguished and respected Blues guitarist and general maniac.
Troy Gonyea’s remarkable musical journey as a distinguished guitarist/sideman has earned him the inheritance of deep roots blues. He has played guitar with The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame member Booker T. Jones (Booker T and the MGs), Marc Ford (The Black Crowes/Ben Harper/Magpie Salute), Kirk Fletcher, Sugar Ray and The Bluetones, Chicago Blues greats Hubert Sumlin, Billy Boy Arnold and members of The Muddy Waters Band and many more. He has played on two Grammy nominated albums, was up for a Boston Music Award, and is the only two-time recipient of the highly coveted Brinston Award (2018, 2020).
As a bandleader, singer, guitarist, and songwriter Troy has released a live album, Click Click Spark. He has recently finished recording his debut studio album, Send a Midnight Signal.