Dangerous Darryl

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Dangerous Darryl is a multi-instrumentalist, playing blues harp, guitar, lap steel and dobro. He has played with such legendary blues artists as Guitar Slim Green, Shakey Jake Harris, Angela Strehli, Top Jimmy, Deacon Jones, Paul Oscher, Chris "Hammer" Smith and R.J. Mischo. His band "Dangerous Darryl and the Mojo Workers" was co-winner of the 1988 Long Beach Blues Festival Talent Search. While playing with Mighty Mo Rodgers, he has toured North America and Europe; as a member of Mighty Mo Rodgers' band, he has shared the stage with Mark Farner, Eddie Kirkland, Taj Mahal, Etta James, Wilson Pickett and Buddy Guy. He is currently playing around the Los Angeles area with his band "Dangerous Darryl and the Swamptones" and doing studio work. To listen to samples from (and/or buy) Dangerous Darryl's cd Click Here: "Blue Baby" Website: Dangerous Darryl User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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# Why This Album Matters This work deserves attention for its understated mastery of traditional blues instrumentation. Rather than chasing contemporary trends, the album showcases genuine command across harmonica, guitar, lap steel, and dobro—each voice contributing distinct textural layers to a cohesive sound. What emerges is blues rooted in deep apprenticeship: years spent alongside legendary figures like Guitar Slim Green and Etta James have cultivated an approach that honors lineage while avoiding mere imitation. The craft here is deliberately spare, allowing individual melodies and rhythmic nuances to breathe. For listeners curious about how blues language evolves through serious practitioners, this album offers a quiet but persuasive answer

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