Live At ˜On Broadway" (DVD)
Blues Express BEI 4001
SONGS:Your Lyin' Eyes; Runnin' From The Devil; In God's Hands; Rainy Nights; Repay My Love; Mile-Hi Club; Bluesifyn'; Yveline
EXTRAS: Exclusive Interviews; Photos From Joe Louis Walker's Personal Collection With Commentary; Comments About the Songs Performed; Blues Express Trailer
I am always amazed at technology. With DVDs, there are a variety of audio and visual possibilities. Joe Louis Walker starts out with eight songs recorded live at Broadway Studios in San Francisco, California in 1999. It is a treat to hear and see him play some of his original tunes. The first three songs are acoustic with just Joe singing and playing his guitar. Then Joe joins his band for the remaining numbers. He plays with expression and depth, particularly when he plays the slide in some of the tunes. Joe discusses some of his songs, and gives a brief background of how his blues career evolved into world wide fame.
He shares nine photos from his personal collection, and talks about each one. Two of the photos are family ones, while the others are Joe with well-known bluesmen, including Stevie Ray Vaughan and one of Joe's best friends, Buddy Guy. This DVD adds some in-depth insights about Joe Louis Walker. It is worth having in your collection. For further information, contact www.bluesexpress.com
Maria Bainer © February, 2004
