If you're familiar with the Donna Hopkins Band through live performances or her 2003 debut CD, Free to Go, then you already know she's worthy of attention. Otherwise, her Dynasonic CD release Live is a fine introduction.
Hopkins is legit: She's Alabama-bred, farm-raised in hard times. Her mom performed with rock bands in mini-skirts and go-go boots. Her grandfather's music was a tremendous inspiration.
Now in her early 40s, Hopkins has matured into a genuine triple threat as songwriter, singer and guitarist.
As a songwriter (she wrote or co-wrote all 11 tracks), Hopkins seasons swampy, Gulf Coast funkiness with angular voicings of extended and suspended chords. Listen for examples on "In Spite of Yourself" or "Don't Ask Why." It's classic tension-and-release with a groove and lyrics that reveal mileage, honesty and soul. It's survival music you can dance to.
The grooves come courtesy of bassist Michael Hurwitz and drummer Richie Jones, who are in the pocket throughout and add convincing harmony and backing vocals.
As a singer, Hopkins has a big, distinctive voice that effectively communicates varied emotions. The acoustic "Everything Money Can Buy" puts you on the front porch on a summer evening, right about dinnertime.
As a guitarist, Hopkins can be at turns raw and articulate. She's her own woman plus equal parts John Lee Hooker and Billy Gibbons, with a dash of Jimmie Vaughan and Robin Trower circa Bridge of Sighs. The bottom line: Live sounds great, thanks to Dynasonic Mobile, and is a well-focused snapshot of an artist who has plenty of talent and the courage to be herself. Georgia Music Magazine 06
We do hope you can come out to a very special show we are playing. Friday July 10th. 8pm - 4 gogirls bands playing in support of our fellow gogirls members, the band Cornerstone from Austria. Playing USA for the first time! Let's show them a warm Atlanta welcome w/green bracelet, electricsoul, and cell fehrenbach! Uptown Loft 9700 Medlock Bridge Road John's Creek (Duluth area)
We are proud to announce that we are HEADLINING the Cream Insturment Cable Stage at the Lesser Muni as part of the 2009 Great British R&B Festival in Colne, Lancashire, UK on Monday August 31st. The Charlie White Project and Sheffield’s blues poet Mr Billy Martin Jnr are also appearing. Expect great music and utterly immaculate sound quality using cutting edge PA cables and power amps. Ticket details are available at www.bluesfestival.co.uk. Doors open at 7.30pm and we will be onstage at 10.15pm.
Our new album “A Time and Place” is available directly from www.robinhoare.com via Pay Pal and from good record stores.
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Hi Ya'll, Hope your well and doing great! I ask all to please pray for Willie, & Billy She is Billy Wayne's wife who had a massive heart attack two nights ago. Billy is who is the one responsiple for me being able to be going to Nashville to do my album! All Peace & Love Lee
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