· SCARLET RUNNER - Groove Thang (GYR031) ·
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01. Peace O' Mine
FORMAT: Audio CD / Digipack
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"Groove Thang", the 3rd studio disc by Scarlet Runner featuring killer blues/rock axeslinger Jason Leroy, is an outstanding, solid 14 track collection (74 minutes) of mega-awesome, soul-powered, dynamic, blues/rock heavy guitar power trio riffage that will definitely shake your bluesy "Groove Thang" into the next dimension. Includes special guest axeripper Craig Erickson on two exceptional live in the studio jams. "Groove Thang" is an impressive, over the top, sonic blues/rock guitar experience.
Hailing from Waterloo, Iowa, Jason Leroy is an exceptional blues/rock guitar talent who's searing axework and way-kool, soulful vox invoke images of Hendrix/Vaughan, among other top-shelf players. His playing/vox are simply outstanding throughout the superb Scarlet Runner: "Groove Thang" disc and Leroy has the potential to be the next mega guitar hero. Excellently produced and recorded, "Groove Thang" is an amazing blues/rock guitar musical document that delivers the goods from start to finish. As an added bonus, the Scarlet Runner: "Groove Thang" disc features special guest guitarist and fellow Iowan musical brother Craig Erickson on two phenomenal live in the studio jams including the deep, hypnotic, bluesy "title" track and a mega-awesome, extended 13 minute workout of the classic Hendrix - Band of Gypsies-era "Who Knows/Power of Soul" jam where both Jason and Craig get off hard on their guitars and pay homage/tribute to brother Jimi. It is a spontaneous, stellar, bluesy heavy guitar jam of monumental proportions and worth the price of admission alone. "Groove Thang" is truly outstanding in every detail.
The Scarlet Runner: "Groove Thang" disc is a supreme masterclass in bluesy heavy guitar magic that is HIGHLY recommended to fans of HENDRIX (long live the musical spirit of JIMI), ROBIN TROWER, S.R.V., JOHNNY WINTER, RORY GALLAGHER, JOE BONAMASSA, KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD, CHRIS DUARTE, IAN MOORE, WALTER TROUT, WARREN HAYNES, INDIGENOUS, THE HOAX, DOYLE BRAMHALL, CRAIG ERICKSON, TONY SPINNER, BUDDAHEADS, SKY HIGH, MICHAEL KATON, JEFF HEALEY, CHRIS AARON, VAN WILKS, and other killer bluesy heavy guitar axerippers who have something to say on the guitar. If you love supreme, top-shelf, blues/rock heavy guitar riffage, tune into the superb Scarlet Runner "Groove Thang" disc @ all costs.
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The Grooveyard has never shied away from their love and admiration for all things Hendrix. What they've found in Scarlet Runner is a regional wonder kid, Jason Leroy who channels the true Hendrix spirit in both vocal and guitar chops. The band is Leroy (guitar/vocals), Jack Christensen (bass), with Luke Rathe and Jeremy Ackley sharing drum duties. By the third cut on this, the band's third outing, they reach their apex in "Manic Depression" where they blaze through a vicious rendition of the classic. Their tribute goes on to include label mate Craig Erickson who lends a hand (and voice) on the lesser known Hendrix original "Who Knows.. Power of Soul" as well as the title-track "Groove Thang". Both offer a radiant raw, visceral attack that is more street blues than slick showmanship. Of the disc's 14 numbers, all but four are original yet the covers are just as gritty and inspiring. Often the sound is akin to early Stevie Ray Vaughan with even John Lee Hooker's "Dimples" packed with swagger and menace.
A clear favorite is the southern-styled funk of "Wrong Side" as it hangs on to a seductive bass / drum backbeat while blazing away on the guitar. Leroy's soulful voice captures elements of Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers with the sex appeal of Al Jarreau as he sings, "things are never easy when you're from the wrong side." The hair-raising solo toward the end is worth the price of admission alone! A sonic swath of heavy guitar riffing ignite songs like the metallic "Grinder," the progressive, almost psychedelic "State of Affairs" and the modern rock rumbler "Crazy Chimpanzee." There's also plenty of roadhouse rock in "Peace O' Mine," "Let Me Be" and the foot-tapping "Take the Fall." where the guitar effects add a dynamic cosmic dimension. The stripped down Bill Withers hit "Use Me Up" toward the end of the disc is a study in groove, funk and soulful expression – something Scarlet Runner do very well.
Todd K. Smith (The Cutting Edge) (September 2008)
Jason Leroy and his posse turn up the heat on Scarlet Runner's latest release, "Groove Thang." If you're in the mood for some classic, sweetspicyhot stratified riffage sprayed over simmering, slow cooked, driving grooves with a double dose of feel, you came to the right party. These guys are prime-cut purveyors of tight, upbeat, hard-edged electric swamp-foot bluesy soul. They know what they like, they know who they are and they know what to do. No trend junkies or fanboys allowed at this feelgood blowout. There's nothing pretentious or contrived on these tracks...they fit like that beat-up leather jacket you've had since you-don't-know-when...you don't wear it, it wears you. Like that jacket, the grooves, riffs, solos and stories in Scarlet Runner's closet are well worn, familiar and fit like a glove. You won't find plodding, grundgy feels or depressing, disjointed lyrics or jigsaw puzzle arrangements - Scarlet Runner is all about the "Groove Thang." Period. Let Jason and his friends take you to that old, familiar place you've always wanted to get back to, but always seemed to get sidetracked along the way. Well, the wait is over. Welcome home.
JIMMY RYAN (TRUTH SQUAD) (02.08)
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