Kenny Blackwell and Dorian Michael

[PhilGE]

I just heard about Kenny Blackwell and Dorian Michael (http://www.kenny-dorian.com/) earlier this week. They're touring around some in southern Michigan and northern Indiana. Sound clips are available at the site. Quite an eclectic blend of styles and genres - all done very, very well. Kenny's on mandolin and Dorian's on guitar. Tasty, tasty stuff.

-Phil

[PhilGE]

Quick concert review: Don't miss them if you have a chance! Very friendly folks with lots of great licks. Lots of great original material with a few traditional tunes and a nod to Bill Monroe. Check out the MP3s on the site noted above. I think they'll be in a much larger venue the next time they come around... Kenny played an F-style Howard Mandolin (not familiar with that name) with an under the bridge pickup that was very clean and well-rounded in tone (okay, so it was sent through an EQ... but it still sounded great!). Dorian was equally tasty playing finger style guitar and a National Steel. Bought their CD and Dorian's "Acoustic Blues" DVD with Albert Lee and Laurence Juber. Looking forward to learning some blues...



-Phil

http://www.kenny-dorian.com/images/kenny-doriannew.jpg

[PhilGE]

Hey, these guys are out and about again, especially in the Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan area. Check them out! (http://www.kenny-dorian.com/) Kenny is one phenomenal musican in a variety of styles. Just saw them again tonight in Goshen, IN.

Best,
Phil (getting ready for a gig tomorrow morning as part of the "Faithful Bread" at Central District Conference of the Mennonite Church USA.)

[randolin]

Kenny is one of the most amazing and versatile mandolin players I have ever met...... with solid Bluegrass credentials as well....Kenny is mando player with Laurel Canyon Ramblers and has worked on many California bluegrass recordings. Go see Kenny if you have a chance...you won't be disappointed. Also one of the best luthiers in the business!