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Review Written by - John Muller- Taken from - Blue Notes and Conversations - 2023 / 2024

Special thanks to Roger Wilson for his many years of friendship.....

 

Roger "Hurricane " Wilson TRio - "Live! From Maxwells" - 2024 Bluestorm Records - www.BluestormRecords.com

Recorded at Maxwell's Cigar Bar - Woodstock , Georgia

 

           Can't imagine anyone running for the nearest exit after listening to this outstanding live release . Recorded at Maxwell's Cigar Bar in Woodstock ,Georgia , the truly legendary Roger Wilson and his trio of exceptionally talented bandmates - Paul Arredondo , bass and Sandra Senn , drums - certainly rocked the joint , toes tapping , heads nodding , foot stompin' and the dance floor packed . Raw and unpolished , the sound seems to come directly from the mixing board , nothing overdubbed , no unnecessary mixing and polishing - just straight up , good time music . I can actually hear the sonic cheers and the thunderous applause  ricocheting off the walls of this certainly packed cigar bar and music venue . It's all here and plenty of it - the rock , the blues , the classic instrumentals ,covers and originals , country and roots, mixed alongside Rogers unmistakable fret work  , an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring rock and blues . Rogers guitar artistry is powerful and magnetic , and there is so much to admire on " Live From Maxwells" when Roger steps into the spotlight . The band is perfectly in sync , a dynamic trio that charges headlong into the fray , the perfect combination of artistry , friendship , and kinetic energy , all providing that magical mojo that drives the music forward , fueling these captivating performances.

            It has been a huge pleasure to know Roger "Hurricane" Wilson from his time spent in New Jersey . He has always been a crowd pleaser , an exciting live act , solo or with his band , the connection with his audience as important as his remarkable fret work . He has shared stages with Hubert Sumlin , Willie " Big Eyes " Smith ,  B. B. King , Buddy Guy, Little Milton , John Mayall, Marcia Ball , Taj Mahal , Leon Russell , and Edgar Winter .  Roger has jammed with Les Paul , Bobby Rush,Stevie Ray Vaughn,  Albert Collins , Walter Trout,Savoy Brown,Francine Reed , Charlie Musselwhite , Micheal Burks, and Magic Slim . This Georgia-based singer,songwriter, composer, and guitarist has written a must-read book , " HURRICANE" , the story of a 9-year-old kid taking guitar lessons in the early 60's , and the lifelong journey that the music made possible . 

         Rogers live feeds throughout the pandemic brought us all closer together , and those sessions continue to this very day . His guitar lessons are fascinating , not only for his incredible technique , but for the stories that he shares as he performs and  teaches .  His worldliness is a remarkable textbook , a highly entertaining novel , filled with the human experience , relatable , binding us all together.

         "LIVE FROM MAXWELL'S " is the type of live recording that makes you wish you were right there , moving and grooving , beers in hand , shots on the table  , a full-stop , no-holds-barred party happening all around you. Don't miss this outfit when they come your way . Top-notch band firing on all cylinders , shaking the foundation , quaking the earth , and raising the roof . The hell-raising band is having a great time up on that stage . Crank this release way , way up and join in on the fun!

 

And we thank the band......

     * Sandra Senn - Has been playing drums with various bands in Atlanta since 2009 . Sandta is a high energy player who loves to bring the groove . 

   * Paul Arredondo - Hailing from Houston , Texas , Paul has been playing bass in Atlanta for many years . He plays all styles , from classic blues , jazz , rock to heavy metal.

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