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Old school country blues, 13 new originals! Listen To Samples Here... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/aaronburton5 Following Review Excerpt Courtesy Of Rainey Wetnight for Blues Blast Magazine Peetie Whitestraw, not to be confused with 1930s bluesman Peetie Wheatstraw, is actually a fantastic acoustic DFW Texas bluesman named Aaron Burton. He’s returned for his fifth musical foray – hence this new album’s title. It’s a follow-up to his 2005 debut release, “AKA Peetie Whitestraw,” and fans of traditional country blues will welcome his return. This is due to his acoustic and Dobro guitar mastery and gritty vocals, which definitely sound African-American although he’s Caucasian. As stated in an interview with Michalis Limnios for Blues @ Greece (http://blues.gr/profiles/blogs/an-interview-with-texan-aaron-burton-the-musical-heritage-of), “Like many of the great country blues men and women before him, Aaron is completely self-taught on his instruments which leads to a unique and interesting approach.” This is best proven on these three tracks (out of fourteen total originals): Track 03: “Lafayette” – Songs about traveling, people and places have been a timeless staple of the blues. Featuring “Stompin” Bill Johnston on harmonica, it’s a jaunty, joyful ode to this Louisiana city. “Winter’s over; no more sleet and snow. Springtime is coming, and I’ve got to go – down to Lafayette, baby. Gonna get there just as fast as I can, get some red beans and rice….” This spicy treat of a track will have one playing both air guitar and air harp! Continue Reading Review Here... http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/aaron-burton-the-return-of-peetie-whitestraw-album-review/ Additional Artist Info... http://www.aaronburton.net/
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Aaron Burton's newest release, "The Return Of Peetie Whitestraw", is by far, the best Acoustic Blues release I have had the pleasure of listening to, so far, for 2014 and although it is still early in the year, I am almost positive that is will remain one of the best such releases, come year end. John Vermilyea (Blues Underground Network) 5*****