Much to the anticipation of blues music aficionados worldwide,
acclaimed blues guitarist Eli Cook recently released his new CD
titled 'Primitive Son' on Cleopatra Records. Making
this eagerly awaited release even more exciting is the inclusion of
legendary guest artists such as Leslie West of Mountain, Pat
Travers, Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Harvey Mandel, Eric Gales,
Reese Wynans of Double Trouble, Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Ronnie
James Dio), Tinsley Ellis, Rod Piazza and Jorgon Carlson of Gov't
Mule!
The
legendary Son House (1902-1988) was known to say “Blues is a
feelin’”. Eli Cook’s music expresses that same raw honesty in a
unique blend of contemporary and old-school styles, creating an
original sound at the fore-front of modern Blues and Rock.
Says
Eli, “ 'Primitive Son' is a mix of modern and old-school blues with
contemporary topics and an emphasis on lyricism and arrangement in an
epic bar-rock format. With production and vibe, much of the material
was constructed be a kind of 'Exile on Main St' with modern recording
and songs, type-of-thing. There are a few more slick production
pieces that we pushed in an almost cinematic direction for dramatic
effect, and that comes from me being a film score nut. I like
creating dynamic arrangements with limited instrumentation.”
“I
have heard quite a few guitar players that are young and just
starting out. When I was asked to play a track with Eli Cook I wanted
to see if there was something there. Believe me when I tell you THERE
IS SOMETHING THERE! I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I did
playing on it. Eli is on his way!” - Leslie
West
Eli took up the guitar as a teenager in the Blue Ridge foothills of Virginia. Following the tradition of the great blues men, he performed in churches and late-night gospel revivals with only his acoustic and deep baritone voice, while playing every hole-in-the-wall bar that could handle his electric power trio. Blending the influences of John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Fred MacDowell, Bukka White and Lightning Hopkins with the likes of Clutch, Soundgarden, C.O.C, and Rage against the Machine, he forged a fresh sound, alive with the southern blues tradition.
Eli recorded and released his first two albums between 2004 and 2007: the all-acoustic, original-roots album 'Miss Blues’ Child' on the Sledgehammer Blues label, and a heavy blues-rock release 'ElectricHolyFireWater'. During this time he was invited to open for B.B. King on King's east coast tour. Since then, Eli has shared the stage with Johnny Winter, Robert Cray, Parliament-Funkadellic, Gary Clark JR, Roomful of Blues and many others. In 2008, Eli released his third self-produced album, 'Static in the Blood', a modern R&B/Rock crossover project featuring ornate experimental studio production. The follow up album, 'Ace Jack & King', a return to roots-blues and heavy guitars, received critical acclaim. The All Music Guide proclaimed that Eli could be “the best blues singer of his generation.”
In 2013, Eli signed with LA-based label Cleopatra Records to begin work on his 5th studio album, 'Primitive Son', featuring guest appearances by rock and blues legends! Now, much to the excitement of Eli's fans worldwide, the wait is over!
Eli has been earning rave reviews from both
critics and fellow blues musicians alike - Tinsley Ellis called him a
“triple threat, obviously a great guitarist but also an emotive
singer and an innovative songwriter. He’s in the vanguard of young,
21st century blues rockers!”
“I
was honored to record for Eli's new cd. The track is destined for
stardom, as is Eli!”
- Rod Piazza
Says
Eli, “The label was instrumental in getting the guest stars on
board, though they did have to approve of the material before
agreeing to collaborate. It's nice when people like Leslie West, Eric
Gales and Tinsley Ellis dig your songs and get inspired to rock out
on them!”
Primitive Son
Primitive Son
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