- Roy Rogers' New Album
- May 30, 2009 | Bluestown |
- The first studio recording from Roy and the band in 7 years this one is eclectic Americana and contemporary blues recordings at its finest. Edgy guitar tracks, deep grooves, tense rockin' blues and ballads. Surprises include jazz instrumentals....
- Roy Rogers' Split Decision
- May 16, 2009 | Ravin' Wire |
- There is nothing like a good blues-rock album to get your blood circulating and if it’s good enough it can serve as aphrodisiac. In the case of the first Roy Rogers album with The Delta Rhythm Kings in seven years, all of the above are applicable. [Read More...]
- Roy Rogers' Split Decision
- May 5, 2009 | E Jazz News Toronto |
- There is nothing like a good blues-rock album to get your blood circulating and if it’s good enough it can serve as aphrodisiac. In the case of the first Roy Rogers album with The Delta Rhythm Kings in seven years, all of the above are applicable.
Split Decision is well crafted for more than your typical hot blooded blues audience, this has some gripping songwriting and outstanding guitar playing, most notably some blistering slide with both acoustic (“Your Sweet Embrace”) and electric (“Patron Saint of Pain” and several others) that would appeal to a wide array of listeners.
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- Jazz Fest on The Upswing
- Apr 27, 2009 | USA Today |
- NEW ORLEANS — Veterans, lathered in SPF 30, clutching a daily lineup with scribbled priorities and lugging nothing heavier than a folding camp chair, can always spot the newbies. They're the ones with sunburned limbs, stiff footwear and iPods. The common ground? Mile-wide smiles, ringing eardrums and grease-stained T-shirts.
Slide guitar ace Roy Rogers wowed a packed house in the blues tent with new Little Queen Bee and Calm Before the Storm (sung by son Sam), a sizzling version of Robert Johnson's Terraplane Blues and rousing tunes with pianist Marcia Ball.
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- Roy Rogers: Slide Guitarist Extraordinaire
- Apr 19, 2009 | Pollstar - The Concert Hotwire |
Roy Rogers has been playing the blues for over 30 years. Known as one of the leading slide guitarists in the world as well as for producing records for John Lee Hooker and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Rogers is the epitome of the modern traveling blues musician, playing gigs big and small throughout the world. Recently, he released "Split Decision," which he describes has having a bit more “edge” than his previous recordings. [Read More...]
- Split Decision
- Apr 9, 2009 | Chico News & Review |
- Slide guitarist Roy Rogers has been described as playing riffs that “could peel a crawfish.” Pretty nice (and accurate) compliment for the Redding-born musician who’s made a name for himself not only for his great slide playing, but also for his singing and songwriting, and for producing albums for music icons John Lee Hooker and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. Rogers’ band, The Delta Rhythm Kings, joins him on his latest album, Split Decision, an eclectic collection of original tunes. [Read More...]
- Roy Rogers Wins Players' Choice Award from Acoustic Guitar Magazine
- Jan 26, 2009 | Acoustic Guitar Magazine |
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ANNOUNCING THE 2008 WINNERS!
Thousands of guitarists voted in the Acoustic Guitar 2008 Players' Choice Awards, and here are the winning companies, players, and products. The Players' Choice Awards are the way you, the players, tell the world which guitars, accessories, instruction resources, and amplification and recording gear are making your musical lives richer and more enjoyable. And this year, you also chose your favorite guitarists in all styles. Check out this year’s winners right here! [Read More...]
- Roy Rogers Digs In to Gibson ES-137
- Dec 10, 2008 | Gibson.com |
- Legendary Slide Guitarist Roy Rogers digging on the Gibson ES-137 during a break from recording his new album at Studio D in Sausalito, Calif., on Monday, Dec, 1. Roy loved adding the Memphis guitar to his sound for the new project.
Roy's last CD was with Ray Manzarek of the Doors. He has recorded with John Lee Hooker, Keith Richards and Bonnie Raitt to name a few and USA Today says, "Pundits who bemoan the scarcity of guitar gods haven't laid ears on Roy Rogers, whose slide riffs could peel a crawfish."
Photo Credit: Pat Johnson
- Roy Rogers the latest, greatest slide guitarist
- Nov 6, 2008 | Tahoe Daily Tribune |
- "Everybody is looking for something that rings true to them," said Rogers, who performs with Perkins on Nov. 14 at the Crystal Bay Casino. "In my case, I couldn't get enough of Elmore James and Muddy Waters. (Howlin') Wolf, too. His early stuff had that slide."
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