Shorty Kreutz

Full Custom Boogie

2015-05-20

After 20 years fronting the rockabilly trio Voodoo Swing, guitarist/vocalist/Arizona greaser Shorty Kreutz has decided to open a new chapter and expand his creative output (albeit slightly) with his first solo album, 'Full Custom Boogie'. Essentially a blues album, it dabbles a bit in folk, swing, alt-country, and even some shoegazing alternative rock in the album's last track, 'Heavy Load'. That last song sounds very different from the rest of the album; however, Shorty K's solos stay true to his Steve Cropper and Kid Ramos-inspired style throughout the record. There is great talent at work here: Paladins' drummer Brian Fahey and Sugar Thieves bassist Jeff Naylor helping out on the recording and on live events; a great vocal contribution by Kenyatta Christina in 'Boomerang', and many others.

review by Ernesto

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Blues

  • reviewed 11/2009

    DEBBIE DAVIS
    Holdin’ court

  • reviewed 11/2016

    AL BASILE
    MID-CENTURY MODERN

  • reviewed 03/2021

    MARIA MULDAUR WITH TUBA SKINNY
    LET'S GET HAPPY TOGETHER

  • reviewed 07/2010

    THE DEREK TRUCKS BAND
    ROADSONGS

  • reviewed 11/2007

    THE PHANTOM BLUES BAND
    Footprints

  • reviewed 04/2018

    MARCIA BALL
    SHINE ON

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.