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Eric Bibb is a comparatively new face on the acoustic folk-blues scene, yet his extraordinary talent has drawn critical acclaim in the U.S. and abroad and comparisons to legendary greats Ry Cooder and Taj Mahal. Since his first prominent performance at the London Blues Festival in May 1996, he has quickly become a leading light in the current revival of acoustic blues music, gaining a loyal fan base seemingly overnight. Winner of the "Best Newcomer" title in the British Blues Awards, Bibb has been appropriately described as "discreetly awesome" and "a total original." A performance by Eric Bibb is an enriching experience--both musically and spiritually. His music, like his personality, is intimate, assured and passionate, drawing listeners into the moment more as participants than spectators. Bibb’s rich and sensitive vocals and lyrics provide a perfect balance to his fine fingerpicking technique. Purveying a beautifully realized and deftly accomplished soulful and gospel-infused folk-blues, Bibb fuses various genres effortlessly, melding a traditional rootsy American style with a subtle, contemporary sensibility. His music embraces the sound and spirit of Mississippi John Hurt and Reverend Gary Davis. |
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