Joe Goldmark - Blue Steel [CD]

Blue Steel is Joe Goldmark's most exciting album to date. He mixes original instrumentals with unusual vocal selections, creating a true Americana blend. Dallis Craft contributes gorgeous renditions of tunes written by Jeff Lynne, Graham Parker and Lefty Frizzell, while Glenn Walters works the R&B side of the street with tunes by Jimmy McCracklin, B. B. King and Rufus Thomas. Goldmark has seven pedal steel guitar CDs under his belt, including the popular 'Seducing the 60s' (Lo-Ball #9), and the critically acclaimed 'Steelin' The Beatles' (Lo-Ball #8). He also recorded three seminal albums as a member of the storied 'Jim Campilongo and the 10 Gallon Cats. ' He toured and recorded with the 'Twangbangers,' the Hightone Records all-star band that featured Redd Volkaert, Bill Kirchen and Dallas Wayne. He also has toured with Jim Lauderdale and Peter Rowan, and played in the legendary 'Texas Chainsaw Band. ' He is currently a partner at Amoeba Music, and performs in San Francisco with his band, 'The Seducers.'