Gonna Be 2 Of Those Days
Gulf Coast, 2025
9/10
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The revered guitarist Jimmy Vivino recently made his home at the Gulf Coast label, and this debut with them welcomes special guests Joe Bonamassa and John Sebastian in attendance.
The rugged yet tuneful “Blues In The 21st” opens with Bonamassa’ inimitable guitar chops alongside Rich Pagano’s thumping drums and Vivino’s soulful pipes, and “Ruby Is Back” follows with a brighter tone, where Vivino’s animated keys suit Jesse Williams’ playful bass fills.
Landing closer to the middle, “Beware The Wolf” is a wild and dance floor ready anthem that benefits from John Sebastian’s well timed harmonica, while “Fool’s Gold” burns slow and powerfully amid Vivino’s sturdy guitar and the rich musicianship.
Near the end, the bouncy and harmonic “Shady Side Of The Street” blends the guitars, keys, drums and bass, plus Vivino’s rugged pipes, and “Back Up The Country” exits with Sebastian’s spirited harmonica and acoustic guitar alongside the authentic storytelling from Vivino.
Vivino is a legend, and this body of work continues his passionate approach and timeless take on the blues, where his 60+ years as a musician is very much appreciated.
Travels well with: Albert Castiglia- Righteous Souls; Mike Zito- Life Is Hard