at Fairhaven, March 24, 2006
Walter Trout is an artist who really pushes the definition of blues guitar in a variety of directions. There is a hard rock energy to his live appearances, but his recordings can can capture the feel of any number of genres, including pop. One absolute certainty is that there is a overpowering blues flavor enhancing everything Trout does musically.
The blues and Walter Trout have been traveling companions throughout his lengthy career. This John Lee Hooker, Sr. sideman has also shared the stage with Big Mama Thornton, Canned Heat and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. His own solo career, launched eighteen years ago, has proven Walter Trout can really go the distance. Britains BBC radio poll ranks him as #6 on their Top 20 list of Greatest Guitar Players and Southern Californian Trout is equally popular at home in the States appearing at top blues festivals. He has a variety of West Coast shows in March as part of his Deep Trout (Ruf Records) Tour. In April and May 2006 he's off to Europe for concerts in the United Kingdom, Germany and Poland.
Professional endorsements for Walter Trout include Vigier Guitars, Carvin Guitars, Mesa Boogie, Fender, Roto Sound and Pro Tec.
Based in England, The official Walter Trout Fan Club includes membership in thirteen countries world wide. They produce an in-depth magazine on Walter Trout & The Radicals several time each year. To join the fan club, visit http://www.waltertrout.com/fanclub.htm .
Ruf Records in 2005
