Thunder and Dust
© Copyright-Greg Hobbs
(776127288125)
Record Label: Puddle Thief Music
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Hamilton-born Greg Hobbs has established himself in Toronto's folk/roots music scene with honest and entertaining lyrics that bring out the beauty of blue moods and the humour of seemingly dark situations. He is a treasure of a songwriter.
Hobbs is about to release his fifth independent CD. "Thunder and Dust" co-stars Darcy Yates on bass, and Christine Bougie on Drums, guitars and keys.
With his musical musical collaborators, Hobbs has developed a fresh sound fusing folk and country with even a little hint of jazz.
He currently lives in Toronto, where he was named one of the “local must-sees” by the Toronto Star. He was also nominated for an Toronto Independent Music Award
Hobbs has played with shows with uber-troubadour Fred Eaglesmith, Canadian alt-country diva Carolyn Mark, The Cash Brothers, Erik Andersen, Odetta and others.
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Golden!!!!
author: Samantha Cain
Got the CD as a gift from Greg\'s manager. An amazing album with memorable hits. Sweet into on Horizon and love the guitar on Cupid\'s Arrow, though the title reminds me of an 80\'s song. Sunshine and Roses has great lyrics written with lots of imagery. Maria\'s Song makes me want to change my name. Every song is good so buy the entire CD.
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Toronto Star Nov 27, 07
author: Greg Quill
Greg Hobbs Thunder and Dust (Puddle Thief Music)
Hamilton-raised songwriter Hobbs' fifth album is a mature step forward, a collection of finely crafted and thoughtful songs about love and loss and the whole damned catastrophe, edged with a healthy dollop of cynicism. The set contains no real surprises but this production benefits from a greater sense of self-assurance and the excellent accompaniment of bassist Darcy Yates and talented multi-instrumentalist Christine Bougie. Fans will probably lock in on "Secrets of the Bride," a typically complex Hobbs narrative about attending the wedding of his ex. But to these ears the top track is the opener, "The Horizon," for the tender encouragement it offers to a friend/lover rendered immobile by painful memories.
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author: Jim P from leicesterbangs.com
Greg Hobbs’ voice ain’t the prettiest, but sometimes it’s the grit that makes the difference, and Hobbs’ tales of life and living, usually on the dark side of the street, are greatly enhanced by the sprinkling of gravel. Though a Canadian based in Toronto, his songwriting style is a winsome combination of Texas troubadour and slightly straight-laced, poetic East Coast folk. It works well because the songs are strong. He’s never too obvious, or generous with the hooks and if you listen, really listen, you can’t help but get sucked into his world. He’s been sporadically releasing albums since the early ‘90s, though his is a completely new name to me. CD Baby here I come...
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