Scott Ainslie
Press Kit:
 | Biography |
| Reviews |
| Photos |
Solo Recordings:
| You Better Lie Down |
| Terraplane |
| Jealous of the Moon |
Teaching Materials:
| Robert Johnson: At the Crossroads (Book) |
| Robert Johnson's Guitar Techniques (Video) |
| Guitar Workshops |
Schools:
| BluesRoots Teacher's Study Guide |
| Teaching Concerts |
Bookings:
| Loyd Artists |
Contact:
| ainslie@musician.org |
Copyright © 2002
Cattail Music, Inc.
Last modified: April 09, 2004
| Scott Ainslie's new recording, "You Better Lie Down," brings together a rich and varied body of work from African American blues, work songs, gospel and rhythm and blues traditions, including songs learned from Ainslie's field recordings of some of the Southeast's little known blues and gospel musicians. Other highlights include Tommy Johnson's "Big Fat Mama", Mississippi John Hurt's "Pay Day", and Robert Johnson's spare "Phonograph Blues," which lie side by side with B. B. King's "Losing Faith in You" and a bluesy, solo version of Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home To Me". A disk full of remarkable guitar playing and powerful singing, this is a recording for anyone who loves acoustic music and a welcome new collection from the guy who literally 'wrote the book' on Delta Blues legend Robert Johnson. |
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"What distinguishes Ainslie's work is his fiery picking and slide work, and his deep, passionate bluesman's growl." -------Dirty Linen
"His guitar playing is so technically perfect, his feel for the Delta Blues so vivid, that I would have happily gone on listening to Ainslie until Sunday breakfast." --------The Spectator Magazine
"Ainslie's 'Terraplane' is superior to most traditional or revival recordings. His guitar playing is well-rounded---it's always as strong rhythmically as it is melodically, and it's always inventive. Even better, Ainslie can really sing. His powerful, emotional voice must have redlined the studio meters more than once, yet he never sounds mannered, never sounds jive, never sounds forced. He's a natural." --------Blues Revue Magazine
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