Mike DeLaCerda

New Orleans blues guitarist Mike DeLaCerda, has spent much of his career behind the scenes. For years he ran sound and performed roadie functions for such greats as Stevie Ray Vaughn and B.B. King. But Mike didn’t allow this less glamorous, laborious side of rock go to waste, finally releasing his first solo album this summer. Collaborating with Ivan Neville on piano, bassist Jimmy Messa, and Brian Mitchell on drums, DeLaCerda creates a formidable lineup collectively steered under the direction of producer Rob Fraboni.

American Gypsy is a compilation of strong original tracks, mingled with covers by DeLaCerda’s mentors. His distinct interpretations of Johnny Winter’s “Mean Town Blues,” Jimi Hendrix’s “Are You Experienced,” Earl King’s “Come On,” and Bob Dylan’s “Born in Time” give new life to the classic blues standards. Complimented with some standout tracks of his own, including “Sunshine Bridge” and “Where’s the Justice,” he hints at a subtle Wallflowers sound - delivering a solid blues album from beginning to end.

A well-produced record, clean and flowing, it’s apparent Mike’s years as a roadie helped mask that this is only a debut effort.

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