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Revelation Blues
This time Gypsy's new proposal is a mixture of folk music with Delta blues roots, following the path of Blind Willie Johnson (who he greatly admires) and some Howlin' Wolf vocal influences.
Beale Street Swing
Without copying the influences, it is Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit meet Howlin' Wolf, Blind Willie Johnson, Leadbelly and Bukka White.
Beale Street Swing
“Giving thanks to Jesus for his inspiration, Carns’ sings in a dynamic, gravelly voice, truly laying it all on the line….whatever Carns sets out to say, he does it with admirable force and integrity…the tunes range from fine and fun blues originals to spiritual and metaphysical pieces that expose Carns’ zealous faith and his take on political events.”
Beale Street Swing
Like a modern street preacher he invokes the musical sermons with the intensity and lyrical passion of Blind Willie Johnson.
Beale Street Swing
“The General is Gypsy Carns, A one-man wrecking crew who plays a “stompbox” tambourine / kick drum combination, harp, 12-string resonator guitar….this is hammering, powerful stuff, driven by Carns’ energy and rough-hewn vocals”.