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Will Scott

Rank #50 Brooklyn, NY Americana / Blues / Rock

Will Scott

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Members: Will Scott

Sounds Like: Buddy Miller, JJ Grey & Mofro, Tony Joe White, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Townes Van Zandt

Label: Weather-Tone

Bio: Will Scott is known for his bluesy voice, distinctive guitar-playing, and crafty songwriting. Scott's energetic, deeply-soulful, live performances have captivated crowds all over the US and UK. His style is a meeting of rock and Americana, with a dash of blues and alt. country.

Status

Playing tomorrow night (Sat) at 68 Jay Street Bar at 8:00 pm. The mighty Tanya Elizabeth goes on at 10 pm. Heck of a night of music, folks!

Press

“Scott is gifted and innovative, a skilful and insightful songwriter with a fantastic voice. Deep and seductive, it adds further emotional resonance to already spine tingling compositions. A commanding performance - I loved him!”

— Louise Rodgers, Americana UK (Festival Review)

“Best Blues Song nominee at the 11th Annual Independent Music Awards for "Last Rest Stop" on Keystone Crossing. (Winners to be announced).”

— Independent Music Awards

"Here we are talking about real roots... runs through country, blues and gospel influences along the southern route like JJ Grey and his band Mofro often take."

— John Gjaltema, AltCountry.nl

“Top 10 Blues albums of 2011 (for Keystone Crossing)”

— Classic Rock Magazine

"Once you've heard Will Scott it's hard to forget him... gutsy blues-tinged voice, distinctive guitar style and soulful songwriting"

— The Guardian

"Will Scott's Keystone Crossing continues to stake his claim as America's most soulful country blues artist."

— Andy Fyfe, Q Magazine

"Brings blues, country, gospel, and Western swing to the table and delivers cohesive, haunting results." (Four Stars for Keystone Crossing)

— PR, Guitarist Magazine

"Keystone Crossing... shows off Scott's rich, deep, trembling voice in the very best possible light." (9/10 stars)

— John Hawes, Americana UK

"It's the voice that gets you. A deep, dark, hurt thing, it compels you to listen, whatever story it's telling."

— David Burke, Rock'n'Reel

"One of the best country/blues, rock and Americana albums to come out this year.... Get your hands on this ASAP and play it all the way through again, again, and again." (5 Stars, for Keystone Crossing)

— Adrian Phillips, AllGigs

"Readers with a taste for Americana have probably already bought this album, and are enjoying it immensely!" (8/10 for Keystone Crossing)

— Norman Darwen, Blues In Britain

"Pure heavy duty Americana... a powerhouse vocal performance from Scott. That's the way to do it." (for Keystone Crossing)

— John Bottomley, Blues in The Northwest

“Will Scott is rapidly becoming a name to look out for on the Americana / roots scene, thanks to some memorable songs and a voice as viscous as molasses. Keystone Crossing...should keep him in the spotlight. ”

— Rob Forbes, Leicester Bangs

"His songs are cleverly written and penetrating." (for Keystone Crossing, translated)

— Ronny Bervoets, RootsTime

"It's the slightly twisted, even maverick nature of his original songs that's the most intriguing." (for Keystone Crossing)

— David Kidman, Folk and Roots

"One of the most impressive new acts of his kind to come along in quite some time."

— Maurice Hope, Americana UK

"The rumbling title track alone will set hellhounds on your trail, a vibe he sustains throughout." (4 Stars)

— Andy Fyfe, Q Magazine

"[Scott's] latest album Keystone Crossing is a characteristically dark, fearless, completely original mix of both acoustic and electric blues, oldtime country and gospel sounds. It’s the best thing he’s done, and it’s one of the best albums that’s come over the transom here this year."

— Alan Young, LucidCulture

“2009 Independent Music Awards Finalist, Album of the Year, blues category (for Gnawbone)”

— Independent Music Awards

"[Keystone Crossing] highlights his deep bluesy voice, that sounds as if it would be right at home on the ghost riders range. You really notice how special it is when he harmonises some native American style chants"

— Fatea Magazine

"One of the best CDs I have heard in years... A perfect voice for Southern style music... We'll gladly lay claim to him here."

— Zeke Loftin, Twisted South Magazine (Music Feature)

"It’s been a while since an artist captivated my attention the way Will Scott has done... a breath of fresh air... so real, so honest."

— Michael Buffalo Smith, GRITZ.NET

“Top Ten best selling records of the year, 2009, at Music Matters (Gnawbone)”

— Village Voice

"Intensely expressive, the depth of his voice [provides] plenty of shade to songs that drip emotional resonance. Highlights are copious."(Keystone Crossing review)

— Leicester Bangs

"Few people manage to make the blues modern. Will Scott is one of them." (Top 50 recommended songs of the month for Gnawbone)

— Q Magazine

“Scott has the unique ability to deliver a song vocally with the soul and passion that drives a song home. His vocal presence is astounding.”

— John Walker, Americana Roots

"Gnawbone is a true Americana album with all of the early sounds of country, folk, rock and roll, and then there are modern twists to keep you on your toes... Chew on Gnawbone for awhile. It won't go stale."

— Kyle M. Palarino, FolkWax

“Semi-finalist, Blues Category, for Gnawbone”

— International Songwriting Competition

"Gifted"

— City Paper, Nashville

"A remarkable artist, who knows good songwriting... Just Class!"

— Frank Van Engelen, Blues Magazine, The Netherlands

"Jack's Defeat Creek," will have you dancing in your chair, maybe even jumping up to move around the floor."

— Rambles.net

"Will Scott, his voice as thick as blood, sometimes accompanies with guitar; his weird liturgies bring out the pathos"

— New York Press

"Gnawbone is a beauty... finished to perfection, both instrumental and vocal"

— Roots Time, Belgium

“A timeless, layered voice somewhere between our patron saint, The Swamp Fox, Tony Joe White and the great Gordon Lightfoot after a three day whiskey-bent bender.”

— Southern Brand

“CDBaby Editor's Pick”

"Musically well put-together... there is no other conclusion than that this man is a genius."

— Alt. Country Forum, The Netherlands

"Between his uniquely beautiful voice, talented six-string skills and haunting melodies, Scott shines a ray of light into a dark and dying music industry."

— Anchorage Daily News

"Best weekly blues show in New York"

— Alan Young (NY Press writer), Lucid Culture

"Gnawbone seeps with gritty (at times seedy) lyrics, hip-shaking grooves, and plaintive melodies." (review of Gnawbone)

— Blues Mandolin and Beyond

"Guitarist Will Scott has a good vibrato and a knack for surprises..."

— Blues Revue

"He's a soulful and gifted songwriter with a sound thick as Tupelo honey. This album knocked us out." (review of Gnawbone)

— Southern Brand

"Scott is a real find, with a very high ceiling... Scott’s fingerpicking was fiery, fast and effortless, and so were his vocals... he’s a whole lot more interesting than Cephas and Wiggins." (Live show review)

— Lucid Culture

"Some of the most innovative blues songwriting of the year"

— Louisville Music News

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Will Scott guest and Live Performance on Cooking For Bachelors

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Apr 21

Hank's Saloon
Brooklyn, NY, US | 8:00pm
Hank's Saloon
Brooklyn, NY, US
Sun Apr 21 8:00pm
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The Hayride Hoedown springs into action. ASC 8PM Will Scott 9PM Acoustic Jam 10PM
Sat
Apr 13

68 Jay St. Bar
Brooklyn, NY, US | 8:00pm
68 Jay St. Bar
Brooklyn, NY, US
Sat Apr 13 8:00pm
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Mar 9

68 Jay St. Bar
Brooklyn, NY, US | 8:00pm
68 Jay St. Bar
Brooklyn, NY, US
Sat Mar 09 8:00pm
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Performing my monthly residency at 68 Jay Street Bar in DUMBO, Brooklyn. I go on at 8 p.m. with another fine act following at 10 p.m. Train: F to York, walk two blocks downhill to the corner of Water Street.
Sat
Feb 23

Folk Alliance: Little R…
Toronto, M5G1Z, CA | 11:00pm
Folk Alliance: Little Red ...
Toronto, M5G1Z, CA
Sat Feb 23 11:00pm
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Performing the Little Red Hen room at Folk Alliance International along with a great lineup of hens and roosters. The show is open to all who are attending the festival. There is no cover charge for the showcase room.
Fri
Feb 22

Folk Alliance: Little R…
Toronto, M5G1Z, CA | 10:30pm
Folk Alliance: Little Red ...
Toronto, M5G1Z, CA
Fri Feb 22 10:30pm
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Performing the Little Red Hen room at Folk Alliance International along with a great lineup of hens and roosters. The show is open to all who are attending the festival. There is no cover charge for the showcase room.

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BadgerStatic
Cool Tunes and Playing!
Francesco Sansalone
ciao, compliments for your music All the best If you want http://www.facebook.com/sansalonefrancesco http://www.youtube.com/user/MrSansalone Thanks
Cemo Mus!ck
Got some fresh & cool sound here! Keep it up! Sunny greets from Cheeseland! ;0)
Sills & Smith
Will, your music is the real deal, man. Right to Love is glorious, rich, songcraft from the heart and soul of it all. Consider me a huge fan. Frank Smith
Voni Crist
Cool tracks!

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