SCARLET RUNNER - Groove Thang

“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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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)