Crackdown Live For Loveland

GA-20, a dynamic, throwback blues trio, is clearly on to something big. They are disciples of the place where traditional blues, country, and rock 'n' roll intersect, and they make records that they would want to listen to, as guitarist Matt Stubbs states. Stubbs, guitarist/vocalist Pat Faherty, and drummer Tim Carman have been at the forefront of this traditional blues revival since they first formed in 2018, and it's no wonder they skyrocketed to the top of the Billboard Blues Chart.

According to Stubbs, since the band's inception, they have focused on the story, the melody, and on creating a mood. Playing live as much as they do, they're finding that more and more people are discovering how cool it all is. Traditional country, soul, and funk music have all had these massive recent revivals, but traditional blues so far has not.

With their new Colemine album, Crackdown, and an intensive tour schedule, that's all about to change. Crackdown, GA-20's third full-length release, finds the band creating an unvarnished, ramshackle blues that is at once traditional and refreshingly modern. Expanding on their previous releases (2019's Lonely Soul and 2021's Try It... You Might Like It! GA-20 Does Hound Dog Taylor), GA-20 finds inspiration on the edges of the genre, where early electric blues first converged with country and rock 'n' roll.

The album's nine original songs include the loping, Louisiana-flavored Dry Run, the dirty and bare-bones Easy On The Eyes, and the melodic, garage-tinged Fairweather Friend. With tight, propulsive performances and a brevity and punk energy reminiscent of The Ramones, Crackdown is rowdy and fun, filled with instantly memorable, and well-crafted songs.

It's clear that GA-20 is at the forefront of a new traditional blues revival. With their focus on storytelling, melody, and creating a mood, they are resonating with an increasing number of people who are discovering the cool, traditional blues sound that the band has masterfully crafted. Crackdown is a testament to their talent and their passion for the genre, and it's sure to cement their place as one of the leaders of this exciting movement.

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