KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD & BOBBY RUSH – Young Fashioned Ways (2025) *HQ*

”Young Fashioned Ways”, out March 21, 2025, from KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD and 3x Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Famer BOBBY RUSH, is about as close to perfect as a Blues record can get. Bobby (91 years old) and Shepherd (47 years old) have indicated that they wanted the record to showcase their love for Muddy Waters, and they wanted to challenge each other to push their creative achievements in working on the album. They succeed.
Bobby and Shepherd are backed on several tracks by a band of stellar musicians: Steve Potts on drums, Charles Hodges on keys and organ, Darryl “DJ” Pruitt on bass, Doug Wolverton on trumpet, and Charlie Di Puma on saxophone. Shepherd provides his signature guitar chops, which fit perfectly in with Rush, one of our great living legends, vocals.
To summarize, perfect leads + perfect band = perfect record. To expand: Bobby Rush’s vocals remain smooth and bright, Shepherd’s guitar remains crunchy and full, and the band compliments them perfectly.
”Young Fashioned Ways” is a celebration of the history, culture, and soul of the Blues, and shows off the unparalleled talents of two giants from different generations in the scene.

01 – Who Was That
02 – 40 Acres (How Long)
03 – Hey Baby (What Are We Gonna Do)
04 – Uncle Esau
05 – Make Love To You
06 – Long Way From Home
07 – G String
08 – You So Fine
09 – Young Ways
10 – What She Said

Bobby Rush – vocals, harmonica
Kenny Wayne Shepherd – guitars, vocals
Steve Potts – drums
Charles Hodges – keys and organ
Darryl “DJ” Pruitt – bass
Doug Wolverton, Charlie Di Puma – horns

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