Eddie Roberts & The Lucky Strokes Guitarist, Singer, and Songwriter Shelby Kemp releases Acoustic Blues/Folk Album
PORTRAIT [SOUTH MISSISSIPPI]
For Immediate Release:
Hattiesburg, MS - July 5th, 2024 - Guitarist and songwriter Shelby Kemp, known for his work with The New Mastersounds, Eddie Roberts & The Lucky Strokes, and Royal Horses is thrilled to announce the recent release of his debut solo offering, Portrait [South Mississippi], earlier this month on Color Red.
Portrait [South Mississippi] is a collection of Country Blues and traditional songs that Kemp calls some of his biggest influences as a solo player and interpreter of the Blues. Ranging from haunting sounds like those found on Keep Your Lamp Trimmed And Burning, to whimsical and humorous ramblings like Coffee Blues, this album has a shocking dynamic range while being confined to one guitar, one voice, and the occasional tambourine.
Fans of The Lucky Strokes might be surprised to find the singer's voice tamed from its usual rock and roll edginess, to something more smooth and refined on songs like Uncloudy Day or You've Got To Move.
The album itself has an entirely spontaneous feel, due to the nature of the way it was recorded, and the circumstances surrounding that moment in time. To read more about this recording session, check our Shelby's Substack, Built To Last
Portrait [South Mississippi] is available for streaming on all platforms now!
To learn more about Shelby, find tour dates, and more, visit www.shelbykemp.com
For booking, please contact:
Eric Gerber
eric.gerber@royalartistgroup.com
For press inquiries, please contact:
Emily VanderWiel
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