Will Scott – KEYSTONE CROSSING

Will Scott is known for his bluesy voice, distinctive guitar-playing and heartfelt song writing. Blending blues and Americana with a dash of rock and outlaw country, Scott’s music has captivated crowds worldwide. His energetic, soulful, live performances and acclaimed recordings have made Will Scott one of the most notable artist’s in the blues/roots genre today.

Raised in Indianapolis and Chicago, Scott grew up in a musical family tradition surrounded by blues, bluegrass, traditional country, jazz, and rock & roll. Scott’s first solo record, SOLO ELECTRIC BLUES released in 2002 caught the attention of Ben Vaughn (That 70’s Show, Third Rock) and other notables in the California music industry. While a home-cooked recording project, that album helped launch Scott into New York’s music scene. In 2009 GNAWBONE was released, produced by gold record recipient, Preacher Boy (Eagle Eye Cherry) and featured notable performances by Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton (The Be Good Tanyas) and Jan Bell. GNAWBONE received rave reviews in the US and across Europe («««« Q Magazine).

June 2011 sees the release of a new album by Will Scott entitled KEYSTONE CROSSING. The album showcases Scott’s distinctive vocals and writing, backed by a hand-picked group of top West Coast session players: Ben Peeler (Lucinda Williams, Shelby Lynne) Dave Palmer, (Solomon Burke, Chris Isaak), Dave Piltch (KD Lang, Bill Frisell) and Jerry Roe (Jerry Reed, Julianne Hough).Scrote, the album’s producer, supplies electric guitar; and Dayna Kurtz, no stranger on UK shores guests on vocals.

Prime cuts include the soulful ballad Right To Love, written by Jan Bell, You Said You’d Take Me To Spain, a punk-blues rant of lost love, and the exquisiteDerry Down featuring guest vocals from Dayna Kurtz. Roots rocker, White River Rising, tells of a flood in Southern Indiana, and Broken Arrow has an alt. country feel reminiscent of Townes Van Zandt.

Will Scott has shared the stage with respected and legendary artists across the world including Buddy Miller, Elizabeth Cook, Band of Heathens, Jolie Holland, Sam Myers, Baby Gramps, Bubba Hernandez (two-time Grammy winner for Polka), Kent Burnside and many others.

Will Scott returns to the UK and Europe during June/July 2011. The tour, sponsored by Twisted South Magazine, includes performances at Glastonbury Festival and Maverick Festival. Scott debuted at Glastonbury in 2009.

For more information and the latest tour dates please visit www.willscottmusic.com


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