Album Notes

"One of the hottest up-and-coming blues acts today." - San Bernardino Sun

Out of the Los Angeles area comes rising bluesman, Steve Pierson and his incredible band, Blues Head. Since bursting onto the blues scene with his critically acclaimed debut album, "Blues Head," Pierson has been winning fans all over California and beyond. He leads a powerhouse band that boasts such names as Gerald Johnson (Steve Miller Band, Crosby, Stills, and Nash), Michael Murphy (Joe Walsh, Chuck E. Weiss), Gary Mallaber (Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen), not to mention renowned fingerstyle guitarist and Grammy winner, Laurence Juber (Wings). Pierson and his band call upon their many influences to create contemporary blues music that is seeped in tradition while keeping an eye towards the future.

"Blues Head" reveals Pierson as a songwriter able to inventively weave blues elements into rock tunes and folky ballads, as well as to tackle the genre head-on." - Blues Revue

In the short time that Steve Pierson and Blues Head have been on the music scene, they have been gaining wide-spread national recognition. "Blues Head" has been receiving airplay on radio across the country, and they have been featured in numerous national publications including Blues Revue magazine's, "Best of the New Breed" issue. Blues Head is also gaining momentum world-wide, with radio play in Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia.

"Steve Pierson delivers a solid performance with 'Blues Head'. I am a confirmed blues head and I could listen to this CD every day." - Bill Hartew, KLOS Los Angeles

Growing up in Washington D.C. and being exposed to a wide range of music, Pierson always gravitated towards the blues. His passion for the music is evident in his sincere and dynamic performances. Steve Pierson and Blues Head delivers soulful singing, gritty slide guitar, amazing keyboards from Michael Murphy, phenomenal fretwork from Laurence Juber, and the tightest, funkiest rhythm section you've ever seen. This band pushes the blues envelope while still preserving its integrity. It can definitely be said that, Blues Head "Gives good Blues"!

"The band is superb... Pierson demonstrates serious vocal talent... Steve Pierson is a name you'll hear more of in the future." - Blues Revue