Lonnie Shields is truly the next generation of the blues. He cut his blues teeth performing with the Jelly Roll Kings. His recording career has led him through a number of studios from Memphis and Clarksdale to tours all over the world.
This Delta born guitarist, singer and songwriter’s style is just the opposite of his demeanor. Lonnie comes across as a mild mannered southern gentleman with a laid back nature. On stage, he is transformed into an extraordinary entertainer moving to his music and feeding off the energy of the audience. His music is deeply rooted in gospel, soul and R & B while his sound, like his soul is never too far from the home of the blues.
Down in the Delta, the blues covers ground ranging from ballads to boogies, and this notable release from Rooster Blues Records proves that no one combs the down-home musical landscape better than Arkansas' Lonnie Shields. A well-kept secret since his exceptional debut recording in 1993, Portrait (named Album of the Year by Living Blues magazine), Shields is bound to break through to the vastly larger audience he deserves with the richly textured sounds and seductions of his latest effort, Midnight Delight. As varied in his styles as his late mentor, Frank Frost, he offers up dark danceable blues (like "I'm Bad" and "What Am I Gonna Do with All These Women?"), engaging soul ("Midnight Delight," "Woman, I Want to Talk to You"), and irresistible radio-ready fare ("Flowers in the Rain," "Long, Lonesome Road"). On this recording, Shields showcases a level of musicianship and songwriting lyricism rarely attained by peers of far greater renown. --Alan Greenberg -Amazon.com
Lonnie Shields career has skyrocketed over the past few years and he is performing all over the world. He was the first Delta artist that Rooster Blues picked up after moving to Clarksdale, Mississippi in 1987. His CD "Portrait" was released in 1992 and reads like a who's who of Delta Blues Performers. Since then he has gone on to release more CD's and build an impressive list of songwriter credits.-DeltaBoogie.com
Over the years, Lonnie has played with many Blues greats including Sam Carr, Sonny Rhodes, Eddie Shaw and Big Jack Johnson to name just a few.
Lonnie's CD, "Midnight Delight" is another jewel in a string of 4 CDs featuring his soulful, "down home" Blues with a contemporary focus yet juke-joint feel. Lonnie's hard work has paid off in a fine compilation of music and a reputation of a man with the heart and soul of the Blues. Lonnie now makes his Blues home in Media, Pennsylvania.
Look for Lonnie's NEW CD in 2008!!!
DISCOGRAPHY:
Portrait (Audio CD)
Lonnie Shields
Original Release Date: 1992
Tired of Waiting (Audio CD)
Lonnie Shields
Original Release Date: August 6, 1996
Blues Is on Fire (Audio CD)
Lonnie Shields
Original Release Date: September 23, 1997
Midnight Delight (Audio CD)
Lonnie Shields
Original Release Date: April 14, 2000
For a sample of The Lonnie Shield Band's performance of The Thrill is Gone, Every Man Needs a Good Woman or others please visit: YouTube.com at the links below.
To listen to some of Lonnie Shield's music, click on the Bluesfest Radio link below and request one of his songs under L and scroll down to his songs.
For booking information please contact:
Dave Lach
Lach Associates
P.O. Box 12
Glen Mills, PA 19342-0012
blues4utoo@msn.com
215-512-3671
Bluesfest Radio
Evey Man Needs a Good Woman
If You Want My Love (Come and Get It)
The Thrill is Gone
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