Hawkins
remains one of the most respected of American fingerpickers and
the
time he spent in the proximity of the great Rev Gary Davis is evident
in his
playing. www.bluesfreepress.org.uk
Charlie Gray
"Man,
I love Ernie Hawkins. This is the third disc I've heard by him,
and each one impresses more and more. There are very few individuals
who
play this stuff and make it real. This "stuff," by the
way, is acoustic
country blues. And Hawkins is, plan and simple, a master.
John Heidt - Vintage Guitar
Western Pennsylvania's master of acoustic blues guitar returns with
another
spectacular offering of Blues, Gospel and Dance Tunes, with just
a little
Voodoo thrown in to boot. Hawkins has been building his reputation
as one of
the (perhaps the) finest purveyors of solo acoustic blues guitar
playing in
the world. Each of Ernie's three albums on the tiny Say Mo' Music
label are
filled with superbly played recreations and original pieces that
add to the
history of the Blues. No one can touch Ernie when it comes to playing
Rev. Gary Davis.
Dave Little Maine Blues Society
Hawkins
may have begun his career as an apprentice to Rev. Gary Davis and
may
have a unique connection to him (the Rev. performed the nuptials
at Hawkins'
1970 wedding), but he has fully absorbed a number of other styles
and has
successfully created his own voice. His teacher would be proud.
Patrick Grant www.minor7th.com
Frankly,
I'd rather spin Ernie Hawkins new disc than anything 'new' by The
Rolling Stones. It's clear to anyone with ears which cat can play
the blues.
Jim Moore Vancouver BC
Well,
at last I cleared away the debris of a mad life and sat last evening
with my husband (a SERIOUS country blues picker/fan) and we were
truly blown
away by Ernie Hawkins. I'm stunned that I have never heard of this
man. His
playing is wickedly good.
Cathi Norton
