On heels of his hit CD “In My Spirit,” Craig Horton releases his second solo effort, “Touch of the Bluesman” on Bad Daddy Records. Think of it as blues with an attitude.
Craig’s newest release is a natural progression of the heavy swingin’, hard shufflin’ classic blues sounds of Chicago and the South that was reflected in his first CD. In “Touch of the Bluesman,” he carves out new territory with his deep, gutsy voice, unique delivery and soulful interpretations.
“Touch of the Bluesman” is a product of Craig’s evolution as an artist – a style that only he can own. He doesn’t emulate blues from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. He helped to create the genre in a career that spans five decades.
Craig builds his music on a diverse foundation of sounds, having played jazz, R&B and rock ‘n roll, in addition to the blues, during his early years as a musician. Over the years, Craig has earned respect from just as diverse an array of musicians and critics. Joe Louis Walker has called Horton “A Great Musician, Great Singer, Great Band Leader.” Tom Mazzolini, producer of the San Francisco Blues Fest, reported after last year’s event that, "Craig Horton gave one of the memorable sets that had people talking. It was impressive and it was deep mountain high! The real thing!"
A gifted songwriter, singer and guitarist, Craig prides himself on playing on the edge and taking chances, playing music that comes from his soul. The spontaneity of his performances echo what he’s feeling at the time.
Before his debut solo CD, Craig performed with such blues greats as Chuck Berry, Sam Cooke, Dinah Washington, Otis Rush, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Freddie King, Sam Myers and The Mississippi Delta Blues Band.
Some of his first gigs on the road were playing with such legends as Highway QC's, Goose Tatum and The Harlem Road Kings, and The Ink Spots. In the late 50’s, Craig played guitar in the legendary Little Walter’s Band and was a touring member of The Dells. He was also a big part of the Chicago music scene, opening the Golden Dolphin with Count Basie and Duke Ellington.
Craig’s musical inspiration came from his family while growing up in Conway, Arkansas. His grandmother played guitar in church and introduced him to the instrument when he was a child. When he turned 14, his grandfather gave him his first guitar. He was later inspired by such icons as Johnny Ace, Ray Charles, Willie Dixon, T-Bone Walker, Pee Wee Crayton and B.B. King.
His accomplishments are critically acclaimed. He received the “Patience Is A Virtue Award” from Real Blues Magazine, and “In My Spirit” earned him Best Debut Album of 2001 from Living Blues Magazine. In February 2004, The Bay Area Blues Society named Craig Horton “Blues Guitar Player of the Year” and named Craig Horton and his band as “Blues Band of the Year.”
Ciao Craig ,thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,and stupendous voice. you are fantastic ..really. you are one of my prefeitis;-) talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy neal
Ciao,Craig ,Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your music a lot,and your stupendous voice. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy neal
Hey there, Craig! Was great to see you again and I had a great time at Biscuits sunday night! It was an honor to get up with you and Tia! Good times indeed! heres an old pic of us at JJs when we played with ya. Hope to catch ya again soon! Amy Lou
LADIES NIGHT THIS SATURDAY IN CONCORD AT AJ's SPORTS BAR. GREAT FOOD, COOL DRINKS AND THE BEST BLUES AND SOUL DANCE TUNES. COME KICK-OFF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH WITH THE BIG CAT AND TIA CARROLL.
COME HANG OUT WITH US AT CELESTINE'S FINE DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT IN BEAUTIFUL EAST OAKLAND, THIS SATURDAY (ACROSS FROM DMV) FEATURING TIA CARROLL, NIECEY AND BIG CAT TOLEFREE
hey Craig! Whats shakin? Caught ya at the RWC blues fest this summer! It was great to hear you play again! Hope we get to play together again sometime soon! I have a pic I wanna send ya, I'll do the tag thing..See ya on the blues trail! Amy Lou
MTW's Saturday Afternoon Classic Rock Tune Time Playlist February 23rd 2008
Hi Craig
Nice to meet up with you again on My Space. Pic of us in Lucerne in 06 your CD's have been regular favourites in my collection. Stay Well MTW
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Whitesnake = Fool For Your Lovin Thin Lizzy = Waiting For An Alibi Warren Zevon = Looking For The Next Best Thing The Kinks = Tired Of Waiting For You Gerry Rafferty = Baker Street Gerry Rafferty = Right Down The Line Bad Company = Ready For Love Sammy Hagar = I've Done Everything For You Glydar = For Your Skin Gerry Rafferty = Waiting For The Day AC/DC = For Those About To Rock The Who = We Won't Get Fooled Again
Album Of The Week - City To City = Gerry Rafferty
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