Kim Simmonds of Savoy Brown April 3, 2009

After decades of leading the amazing blues rock band Savoy Brown, Kim Simmonds began his solo acoustic career in 1997 with the release of the CD, “Solitaire”. An album of traditional blues, “Solitaire” was the starting point of Kim’s rediscovery of his love of the acoustic guitar. In the truest sense of the word, “Solitaire” was a true solo album and an encouraging beginning for Kim and a fine addition to the acoustic music world.

Kim's newest 2008 release, "Out Of The Blue", is a collection of varied material that places him in a new setting, that of the singer / songwriter. This time around the guitar playing is understated with more emphasis on the song. His baritone voice has aged well, matured perhaps and now stands out throughout the CD's eleven songs. A "bare bones" recording with just the occasional background vocal, percussion and string section, "Out Of The Blue" displays Simmonds' wider musical range that will act as a perfect introduction for first time listeners. About this new tour, Kim says "I'm looking forward to gigging out and playing some of the new songs. I won't have a full solo schedule but it's intended for me to work that way at the beginning parts of the months next year with band dates after that. The guitar I use on live shows is the same guitar I used on the new CD...a Gibson 'Blues King Electro..." This is your chance to check out this legendary player in an intimate solo, acoustic show.

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