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Willy Evans

American roots music at its best!

About Me

Willy Evans has been playing music in the piedmont and western NC for about 25 years.He is largely influenced by blues and gospel artists and by the 60's R&B sounds that surrounded his teenaged years. Add to that the country influences from the music his father listened to and music that many of his friends play today and you have the consumate American roots musician.Willy's solo act includes blues, country, and bits from his "coffeehouse" days when he was younger. when playing with his trio or larger band You get hard driving guitar based rockin blues. On occasion he sits in with his "country" friends and he twangs with the best of them.

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Member Since: 6/13/2006
Band Website: willyevans.com
Influences: Lightnin' Hopkins, Muddy Waters, T-bone Walker, Paul Thorn, Hank Williams, Lenny Federal, Tom Waitts, Richie Havens, Alexis Korner, Steely Dan, Lou Rawls, ZZ Topp, Donna Duncan, Lyle Lovett....
Sounds Like: Right good!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

chris cook

Went to see Chris Cook last night. If anyone in the Charlotte area has not heard Chris,  you need to. He is probably the best singer in Charlotte and one of the best 2 or 3 guitar players.
Posted by Willy Evans on Sun, 18 Jun 2006 02:46:00 PST

My new CD

I'm working on a new album and go back into the studio this week. I had one session already where we laid out a lot of the songs. this session will have a couple of really good players to get rhythm t...
Posted by Willy Evans on Sun, 18 Jun 2006 02:44:00 PST