We are excited that today Grateful Web announced that we have released the first single from THE NEW WORLD BLUES!
Grateful Web: "Whiskey Bayou Records has announced the October 23rd release of The New World Blues by Alastair Greene, produced by Whiskey Bayou co-founder Tab Benoit. The new single Living Today is out now."
SNEAK PEAK
Click below to see a short clip of the music video for LIVING TODAY!
Full video coming soon.
Here is a interview with Pete Francis from Blues Rock Review talking about
THE NEW WORLD BLUES.
Check it out! (Click photo to watch the interview)
HOUMA, LOUISIANA – Whiskey Bayou Records proudly presents THE NEW WORLD BLUES, by Alastair Greene, produced by Whiskey Bayou co-founder Tab Benoit.
Greene traveled to Houma, Louisiana to record with Grammy nominated Benoit, who produced, played drums and sang harmonies on this record, and bass player Corey Duplechin. “This is definitely the most stripped down blues-based album I’ve ever made. The vast majority of this record is live in the studio with very few overdubs and many were first or second takes,” says Greene.
The diverse, thoughtfully penned songs are all Greene originals, with a few co-written with Benoit. “When I started writing the majority of these songs in early 2019, I had no idea they would take on a whole new and more poignant meaning as time went on” says Greene, “The New World Blues is a reflection of current times and has equal parts light and dark.” With Alastair Greene, even the darkest lyrics are woven with a thread of hope.
The 11 songs cover a lot of ground, tying together Greene’s diverse influences into his deeply rooted playing, singing, and songwriting. Some tracks give a nod to rock icons like Gary Moore and Peter Green, others find a funky blues groove. Some are driven by Greene’s tasty slide guitar, while others capture the feel of the Cajun environment, paired with a rock-solid Louisiana rhythm section.
AVAILABLE 10/23/2020
Alastair has been collaborating and contributing to other artists records for years, he has recently been ramping up his work with artists from around the world via his home studio AKA Castle Fuzz Studios.
We'd like to share some of these projects with you and we will keep you posted as these recordings become available. We hope you'll check out some of these awesome musicians and their music!
For those interested in contacting Alastair about playing on their recording you can contact us through AG's Contact Page
AVAILABLE NOW!
Alastair recently worked with former Dishwalla vocalist, J.R. Richards on a previously unreleased track from the Dishwalla 5 record. The track is called "Winter Sun (Piano Version) and is on the Maxi-Disc version of the album. Alastair contributed a guitar solo to the song's epic outro section and you can listen to and purchase the song and album anywhere else you purchase digital and physical music.
J.R. and Alastair met in the mid 90s when they both lived in and were part of the Santa Barbara, CA music scene. J.R. currently resides in England. You can listen on YouTube HERE.
Find out more about J.R. on his website.
UPCOMING RELEASES
Alastair has co-written and contributed guitar parts to a song from an upcoming album by Candadian Blues / Soul / Rock vocalist Layla Zoe. Now living in Europe, Layla's new album features collaborations with musicians from all over the world.
We'll have more info soon, in the mean time check out Layla's website.
Bassist, producer, songwriter, solo artist Fabrizio Grossi has worked with a who's who of guitarists from the worlds of Blues and Rock including Billy Gibbons, Warren Haynes, Robben Ford and many, many, more. Fab recently asked AG to contribute guitar to an upcoming project. Fab originally hails from Italy and now resides in Los Angeles, CA. We can't wait to unveil more details for this one.
Check out Fab online.
Alastair met Umberto and his band UROCK on tour in Europe in 2013. UROCK are an Italian alternative rock band with a new record coming out later in 2020 produced by Jack Endino (Nirvana & Soundgarden). Alastair has recorded guitar parts for several songs on their upcoming record. Visit UROCK on Facebook.
Over the last few years Alastair has been contributing guitar tracks to Michael Ketover's LOVE OVER ANGER MUSIC project. Some songs have already been released as singles and a new record will be coming later this year. Michael is an American now residing in Ukraine. Check out his YouTube channel.
Alastair has been asked to submit a guitar playing challenge for the SEYMOUR DUNCAN SOCIAL WOODSHED.
You can watch the video challenge on the Seymour Duncan Pickups FACEBOOK page or INSTAGRAM page.
Alastair will also be going live with Seymour Duncan Pickups own tone expert Kevin Harvey for a Q&A session WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17th at 2pm Pacific Time.
TUNE IN to the SEYMOUR DUNCAN INSTAGRAM CHANNEL when they go live.
Alastair will be streaming live on Wednesday, June 17th on Tab Benoit's Facebook page. Tune in at 7pm Central! (The show will also stream to AG's YouTube Channel)
You read it correctly! METAL MONDAYS with AG will make it's debut on Monday June 1st at 3pm PT / 6pm ET. This new live show will revolve around an 'Album Of The Week' with guitar riff demonstrations, recording notes, and general Heavy Metal madness! Alastair will also carry over 'Worthy Cause Of The Week' and 'Guitar Pick of the Week' from THROWDOWN THURSDAYS.
Tune into his Facebook and Instagram Friday afternoon to find out the upcoming Album Of The Week
METAL MONDAYS will run every other week in the month of June.
Monday June 1st, 15th, & 29th
3pm ET / 6pm PM
BOTH shows stream live on AG's Facebook and YouTube channels.
Facebook.com/AlastairGreeneOfficial
AND
We will be shifting THROWDOWN THURSDAYS to every other Thursday starting in June. The dates and times will be: Thursday, June 11th and 25th 1pm PT / 4pm ET
Check out this new interview Alastair did for Fab's Music Cafe'!
allguitarnetwork.com/watch/1563
Fabrizio Grossi and Alastair sat down and talked about AG's upcoming Whiskey Bayou Records album produced by Tab Benoit. They also talked about some of the other "projects" AG has been involved in, guitars, and keeping busy during these strange days!
Alastair also recorded an exclusive performance for Fab and All Guitar Network that is available to rent or buy.
allguitarnetwork.com/watch/1564
ENJOY!
Throwdown Thursdays are now entering their 2nd month AND we are now streaming LIVE to YouTube in addition to Alastair's Facebook Page, Join us every Thursday at 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern at:
Facebook.com/AlastairGreeneOfficial
Every week AG announces a "Worthy Cause Of The Week" for those able to donate to people in need during these unprecedented times. He also plays original songs, covers, in addition to hosting different segments called "Name That Riff" and "Vinyl of the Week". Tune in every Thursday!