Van Wilks - Texas Jukin'

“Texas Jukin’”, the 4th studio disc from Austin, Texas blues/rock heavy guitar legend VAN WILKS, features 11 trax (47 mins.) of outstanding, awesome, hard-edged heavy guitar driven blues/rock power trio riffage that is in a class all its own.

VAN WILKS is an amazing, gifted guitarist who has created his own style and trademark sound and he really “shines” on the “Texas Jukin’” disc. Not only is VAN WILKS a brilliant rippin’ axeslinger, he also has an extremely kool soulful melodic vocal delivery that sets him apart from the rest and far surpasses the norm. On top of which, VAN WILKS is an excellent song- writer / riffmaster which is clearly evident on “Texas Jukin’”. His take on the blues is original, unique and all his own.

The VAN WILKS: “Texas Jukin’” disc is HIGHLY recommended to fans of vintage Z.Z. TOP, S.R.V., DOYLE BRAMHALL, ERIC JOHNSON, JIMI HENDRIX, ROBIN TROWER, ERIC CLAPTON, JEFF BECK, JOHNNY WINTER, RORY GALLAGHER, WALTER TROUT, WARREN HAYNES, JOE BONAMASSA, CRAIG ERICKSON, BUDDAHEADS, CLAS YNGSTROM & SKY HIGH and all other top-shelf bluesy heavy guitar axeslingers. Fans of the previous VAN WILKS disc - “Koko’s Hideaway” will heavily dig the awesome “Texas Jukin’” disc.

VAN WILKS is a four time Austin Chronicle Musical Poll winner and has been inducted into the Texas Music Hall of Fame. It’s no secret that Billy Gibbons (Z.Z. TOP) is one of VAN WILKS’ biggest fans and supporters. Do yourself a musical favor and tune into the awesome “Texas Jukin’” disc and let the bluesy heavy guitar magic of VAN WILKS do the talking.