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Devon Alves

Devon Alves Radio

General Info

  • Location PAONIA, CO, US

    Profile Views: 7005

    Last Login: 8/17/2010

    Member Since 11/2/2008

    Website www.devonalves.com

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .............. .............. .. ..Listen, sample, get your copy today for only $5.00 and write a review......... .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... .............. .. ..Listen, sample, get your copy today for only $10.00 and write a review......... .. .. .... REVIEWS:.. .. Across That River .. April 30, 2007 .. With album credits ending, "big thanks to all those who have helped to make possible another bucket of funk” I've encountered an album I begin to like out of principle. Upon listening Alves delivers a wonderful acoustic sound lying some where in a lost triangle between blues, rock and bluegrass. Opener, ‘Pull the Road’ is an excellent introduction to this pagan traveler on an album where Nature and rustic travels reoccur as much as David Grisman style mandolin cries. Other notables include, ‘Rainy Day’ a brief instrumental showcasing Alves, steel guitar skills. Also, When it’s time, a traditional slide guitar number, Boatyard Blues, and Apple Tree. .. .. Reviewer: Derrick Mund .. .... Across That River is truly inspiring. I haven't heard anything as pure in tone as it is in its message in a long, long while. I work at the radio station at San Diego State University (KCRlive.com) and we play it (at least on our weekly show) quite a bit... at least once a week. That is how I really got turned on to the album. Frankly I'd never heard the name Devon Alves before and feel blessed that I am now able to groove with your tunes. .. .. Reviewer: philly b kcr college radio .. .. .. You can almost tell where Devon Alves has been since his first album, Four Directions. The tracks on Across That River have his trademark thoughtful lyrics and that unmistakable National Steel sound. His Gypsy background and Spanish guitar style are emerging and adding complexity that takes his music farther away from traditional Blues and solidly into the broader genre of Roots music. The guest artists on this recording are spot-on and add to the old-time feel of Across That River. The timelessness of the songs is complemented by Devon's innovative musical style. The images inspired when listening to his new album may leave you feeling like you've just gotten off the road, thankful for your travels but so glad to be home. .. .. Reviewer: DefianceRadio- Carolyn (aka dj Good).... .. .. .......... .............. .. ..Listen, sample, get your copy today for only $10.00 and write a review......... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

  • Members

    .. .. ..Haunted Highway - Available 07.11.09.. .. .. ..Musicians.. .. .. .. .. ......Devon: ....Vocals, National Guitars, Electric, Tow Chains.... Matt Sandate:.. Guitars.. ..Dave Alderdice:.. Drums.. ..Jackie Wadell:.. Bass.. ..Mike Gleason:.. Guitar .. ..Rudy Serrels:.. Guitar.. ..Jeff Blevins: ..Drums.... Pam Rosenthal: ..Bass.. ..Marc Bruell: ..Fiddle.. ..Deva Deangelis:.. Vocals.. ..Soozie Lindbloom: ..Mandolin.. ..Gabe Riley:.. Chain Gain Man.. ..Sam Messmer:.. Dobro.. ..Zach Shedd: ..Upright Bass.. .. .. .. .... ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. ..Song List.. .. .. .. 1. Sailing Away.. 2. Sometimes .. 3. Havana to Keywest .. 4. Shuffle .. 5. Catfish Blues .. 6. Rezsurection .. 7. Haunted Highway .. 8. Times Go By .. 9. Passing Trains .. 10. Pull of the Road .. 11. Hobo’s Last Ride .. 12. Working in the Orchard.. 13. Late Night .. 14. Spanish Fandango .. 15. Nobody’s Business.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..do you really know me.... .... do you really know me.. or am i a distant stranger of distress.. do you see me every day.. yet not sense my empiness !.. have you taken the time to discover.. which longs to be expressed !.. must i remain this will-o'-the-wisp.. this shadow of of a doubt ?.. .. do you really know me.. in my quiet inner soul.. a song that must be sung.. but never really told !.. .. do you --ever--try to know me.. as i stood long side each day.. as i cushioned your distress.. to make sure, easy, went, your way !.. .. --no--.. .. you never really knew me.. as we went along--your-- path.. i became your extension of success.. with no substance of my own.. a distant stranger of distress.. to go it all along.. i sang my song in silence.. where the ego fears to bed.. i sang it loud and clear.. where only other distant strangers tread !.. .. will you ever know me.. as i fade into dust.. maybe then, you'll truly know me.. recanting all you must !.. .. mrs.frances m. alves.. .. ....i see a face before me.... .... I close my eyes.. I see a face before me,.. A face, in the imagination of my mind... I would it be !.. It must be !.. It is,.. --me-- !.. .. I have the power in my minds eye.. To transform.. This illusion of a face.. I give it youth’s beauty,.. I give it creation,.. this illusion of a face... .. I close my eyes.. And see a face before me.. Imagined in elegant design,.. I give it life,.. I give it freedom,.. Allowing movement, in my most.. Secret time. .. .. I close my eyes.. And see a face before me.. Performing, what, I, would not... I revel in this face before me.. Existing of my will,.. Dare I,.. My eyes to open,.. Breaking,.. This wondrous spell .. .. Mrs. Frances M. Alves .. .. ...... .. ...... He crossed the tracks not looking back.. Abandoned by the cold and the rain .. Beat down by the wind and the snow .. .. Headed out to the city lights .. The glow hovering above the crest of a distant hill .. The wind was still .. .. Blackbirds flew into view covering the moon .. With black feather freckles .. .. The ground was froze twelve feet deep .. And it will be some time before the rocks heave .. .. But the train still rumbles down the frozen tracks .. Never looking back.. .. .. .... The canyon below with towering pines.. The redstone walls sit ancient .. Friends with the stars .. .. And tonight there is a fire .. And the moon is full .. The juniper burns hot and slow .. The flames flicker and lick the silhouettes of the tress .. .. And the ghost go jumping from shadow to shadow .. .. Still in the night .. .. Daring to be splashed by the moonlight .. Daring to listen to the wind .. As it blows down the canyon .. Passing towering pines.. .. ..

  • Influences

    the old timers, chris whitley, tom waits, ryan adams, the road, birds, bob, townes van zant, lucinda williams, johnny cash, jimi, corey harris, woody, a full moon, walking in the hills, swinging a hammer, drinking wiskey, and all kinds of things

  • Sounds Like

    being stuck at a train crossing in the desert with a crow sitting on the yield sign ..

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