Songs of Love, Money, and Misery - CD (2015) | 50% OFF SALE!

The Memphis blues community has long been waiting for the debut release from Brandon Santini (former harpist/vocalist/head man of the renowned Delta Highway)... and it's doubtful that Memphis and all points beyond will be disappointed. This is a solid solo debut that incorporates many facets of Santini's virtuosity - on harp, as a vocalist and as a fine songwriter.

Throughout the album, Santini's harp leads are as good as we've come to expect from him; he's known as one of the brighter new stars on the blues harmonica horizon. His playing is heavily influenced by John Popper, but Santini incorporates a lot of elements from both country and Chicago stylings as well. He's a fluid, melodic and instinctual player. Rounding out the core band on the disc are Elliot Sowell on guitar (Sowell has worked extensively with Santini on stage, and the chemistry between the two is obvious), The Evil One on bass (well known as Tinsley Ellis' bassist, and to these ears one of the best in the business) and Joe Meyer on drums (solid as a rock when he needs to be, nicely agile when that's called for).