Album Notes

Dave Diprose plays traditional and original blues that evoke the sound and energy of the old Mississippi Juke Joints like it was when the blues began. He is a highly regarded songwriter, one of Australia's finest slide guitarists and a hot picker who flatpicks up a storm playing traditional country and swing that gets the joint jumpin'. Dave entertains his audience with engaging stories that bring the music to life.

Dave's lifelong passion for blues and roots began in 1966 when as a teenager the Rolling Stones toured Australia and he was struck by Keith Richards' slide playing. He was also captivated by the sound of Taj Mahal's resophonic guitar and other legendary Delta and country blues artists such as” Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson. An interest in Bluegrass and Old-Time music was kindled through the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's seminal “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” album. This journey continued through early country music pioneers Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers as well as Western Swing and other early Roots styles.