Lay It On Down, the ninth album from five-time Grammy nominee and critically acclaimed guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, will be out July 21 on Provogue Records in Europe and August 4 on Concord Records in North America and the rest of the world. Recorded at Echophone Studios in Shepherd’s hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana, and produced by Shepherd with Marshall Altman, the album was largely recorded live in the studio to analog tape.
Shepherd’s band on Lay It On Down features his long-time lead vocalist Noah Hunt, the rhythm section from Shepherd’s supergroup side project The RIDES, Chris Layton (drums) and Kevin McCormick (bass), and keyboardist Jimmy McGorman.
“I’m proud of the album we have delivered to the fans and I think they’ll be excited by what they hear,” notes Shepherd. “The band we’ve assembled did a fantastic job bringing these songs to life and conveying the musical message to the listener. Now we are looking forward to bringing this new music to the live show to watch it develop even more.” Kenny further discusses the writing/recording process in the new album’s attached video trailer.
The KWSBand will celebrate the album’s release with a U.S. tour that kicks off August 9 in Westbury, NY.
Here’s to a new album by KWS and a new concert tour! Can’t wait to get tickets to see him play live again.
I’m looking forward to this. Kenny Wayne Shepherd has never disappointed me.
Marty,
I’m looking forward to it too. I completely agree–KWS has never disappointed me either.
Huge fan of Kenny and Noah. Live shows are spectacular. I think Kenny and Joe Bonamassa are the two best blues/rock guitarists out there right now and both give me hope that the rock/blues genre of music will stay alive and healthy for years to come
Greg,
Thanks for your comment. I couldn’t agree more. KWS Band live shows are just so good. Gives me hope too!
Been listening to Kenny play since he was just 17 years old ! He just keeps getting better & better each time he cuts an album . I’m very excited to hear this one & to see him on tour in support of it as well . His bandmates are extremely talented too & it will certainly be an unforgettable time ! Always amazing … cheers to the KWSB !
Scott,
Thanks for your comment. KWS does keep getting better and better–don’t know how that’s possible, but he does. Agreed, his band is excellent.
Kenny is a monster player. It must be a dream for him to have Chris Layton play for him too.
Got to check this out. Love the sound of live-to-tape studio recordings.
Rob,
KWS is a monster player. Incredible to see him live. I’m looking forward to his new album too.
Thanks for your comment.