Artist description Singer-songwriter/guitarist performing original rock-n-roll, blues, and roots music.

Music Style Rock, blues, and roots music

Musical Influences Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stevie Ray Vaughan

Similar Artists John Hiatt, Stephen Bruton

Artist History Released first CD, "The Moon in the Man," in 1998.

Group Members Joe Blanda

Instruments electric/acoustic guitar, slide guitar, vocals

Albums "The Moon in the Man"

Press Reviews Marc Nolis, editor of "Rootstown Music Magazine," Belgium's leading American roots and World music magazine, gave it a very positive, upbeat review. Magnus Eriksson, in "Svenska Dagbladet," one of the leading newspapers of Stockholm, Sweden: A smooth touch . . . funky rhythm section . . . laid-back singing style . . . with an attack and self-conscious attitude in his guitar playing that contrasts nicely with the music. Jan Andersson, "Country Rock Specialisten," Gothenburg, Sweden (distributing Austex music throughout the Nordic countries): Like a mix of Stephen Bruton and John Hiatt . . . The songs are melodious and have a natural force . . . Many of them have a timeless feel that gives them a certain "live favorite" potential . . . Joe is also a skilled guitarist. He plays short, well-disposed solos but is also smart enough to clear a space for Floyd Domino's piano.

Location Austin, TX - USA

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