ERNIE HAWKINS

Whinin' Boy

2010-12-03

Pittsburgh acoustic bluesman Ernie Hawkins was captured by the playing style of the famed Rev. Gary Davis, so much so that he tracked Davis down and became a student of the legendary guitarist. This set goes back and forth between vocals and instrumentals; Hawkins has a vocal delivery similar to Leon Redbone. This release features Hawkins doing numbers by greats such as Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Big Bill Broonzy and the Rev. Davis. 12/10 MJVD B-Acoustic (Piedmont)

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Blues

  • reviewed 11/2007

    NICK MOSS & THE FLIPTOPS
    PLAY IT 'TIL TOMORROW

  • reviewed 01/2013

    ANDERS OSBORNE
    Three Free Amigos

  • reviewed 01/2007

    Eric Bibb
    Diamond Days

  • reviewed 09/2010

    THE BMF BAND
    Blurring The Line

  • reviewed 07/2020

    ANTHONY GERACI
    DAYDREAMS IN BLUE

  • reviewed 03/2015

    Thirsty Perch Blues Band
    Live for Today

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.