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 06/2008

    THE JOE MOSS BAND
    Maricela's Smile

  • reviewed 11/2009

    Boo Boo Davis
    Ain't Gotta Dime

  • reviewed 04/2020

    VICTOR WAINWRIGHT AND THE TRAIN
    MEMPHIS LOUD

  • reviewed 06/2011

    Steve Cropper
    Dedicated

  • reviewed 02/2007

    Big Ron Hunter
    Pouring Out The Blues

  • reviewed 10/2013

    DANA FUCHS
    BLISS AVENUE

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.