ROCK AND ROLL SOLDIER

Description

New discovery on the Ruf label… Krissy Matthews, a singer-guitarist, half English, half Norwegian, started his career in 2006 with a self-produced debut album. Two more followed in self-production, then two on ephemeral labels. Finally, five years ago, he released his first album with international distribution on the RUF label. This is his third album for RUF RECORDS. He has opened for John Mayall, Jeff Healey, Robben Ford, Walter Trout, Joe Bonamassa, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gregg Allman, Beth Hart, Ten Years After, and Toto, among others… Looking for an epic blues album that sits at the crossroads of tradition and innovation? Look no further! Krissy Matthews and his new album, Rock'n'Roll Soldier, offer you a captivating work. With his adventurous spirit, the British-Norwegian singer and guitarist brings new energy to musical structures drawing from blues, R&B, and rock 'n' roll. And he is not alone: a host of international guests, including Tommy Castro (USA), Will Wilde (UK), Pablo van de Poel (Netherlands) from the band DeWolf, Hans Theessink (Australia/Netherlands), Ida Maria (Norway), Tora Daa (Norway), and many others, join the members of his Norwegian trio The Vikings, with Trond Hansen on bass and Kare Amundsen on drums. The result? An album overflowing with collective energy and palpable live authenticity. “We had very little time to write and record this album,” Matthews confides. “So we recorded most of the tracks live, together, in a small room. It was a relaxed, fun, and free session where everyone could come and experiment and express themselves without fear of being judged.” And indeed: from the frenetic title track to the enchanting “Fell In Love With A Girl,” through the instrumental adventures of “Tore Hund” and an inventive reinterpretation of the iconic “44 Blues,” Rock'n'Roll Soldier is an unrestrained and irresistible experience.