The JD Blues Experiment

“Live”

Self-released

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Age ain’t got nothing to do with it. Sure, Penfield’s Jason “JD” Dodson is a tad on the young side — 17 to be exact — to be rippin’ up the blues in assorted joints around town. But that’s exactly what he’s doing with his band, The JD Blues Experiment, on the trio’s new album, recorded live at the Angry Goat by Saxon Recording’s Dave Anderson.

Dodson takes on the masters, like Freddy, Stevie, and Louis, as any blues band is wont to do, but the young man is serving up his arsenal like a telegraph punch, showing us the blues that is to come — especially on tunes penned by his father and bass player, Walt Dodson.

The playing is on the flashy side (just dig his re-telling of Hendrix’s “Voodoo Chile”) as Dodson let’s fly with guitar leads that’ll leave listeners tongue-tied and slack-jawed. I would however, like to see him get a little dirtier, grittier, and gut-bucket. I’m not worried, I’ve got a feeling he’s got that in the wings.

This article appears in Jan 4-10, 2017.

3 replies on “Album review: ‘Live’”

  1. I’ve been to see this band twice and can’t wait to see more! Jason is phenomenal….as is the entire group. It’s truly mind-blowing to think he’s only 17!! I’d like to see them at a larger venue like the Dinosaur BBQ!!

  2. I’ve known JD’s pops for a long time and I’m tellin’ ya its in the genes. I’ve played whatever they post here in the Midwest and gotten nothing but great reviews. the skys the limit kid…just keep on keepin on!

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