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Who is Rory Block
Rory Block is a legendary blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, known for her powerful and authentic interpretations of traditional country blues and her own original compositions. Born in Princeton, NJ, she grew up in Manhattan and was immersed in the Greenwich Village folk music scene, where she was surrounded by musical giants like Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and more. At 15, she embarked on a journey to learn directly from blues legends like Son House, Skip James and Mississippi John Hurt, becoming a prominent figure in the blues world.
Rory's latest release, Heavy On The Blues, is on the New York-based M.C. Records label. The cd includes duets with Ronnie Earl, Jimmy Vivino, and Joanna Conner. Rory talks about the new recording:
“I am very excited to announce that I have recorded a brand new project for M.C. Records called Heavy On The Blues! I tapped into my lifelong love of American roots blues, celebrating the founders and best of the classic blues legends, and included some of my own originals. The recording Is filled with slide, overlapping acoustic parts, and funky rhythms. Can't wait for you to hear it!!”
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"She is a strong contender for the most influential acoustic artist of our time."
- Making A Scene
"She just may be the greatest acoustic blues guitarist alive."
- Donald Wilcock - Blues Music Magazine
“Rory Block is considered by many to be the finest acoustic blues interpreter alive today”
- Rock & Blues Muse
"... Rory Block is currently stretching the limits... hugely talented... She is one of our national treasures."
- The New York Blues & Jazz Society
“Rory Block is the blues... one of the music’s few living legends.”
- All Music Guide album pick
"A living landmark, the finest contemporary purveyor of the Mississippi Delta Country Blues tradition..."
- Berkeley Express
"...one of the world's most important preservers of the roots of American music... a national treasure in the form of an uncompromising mature blues artist."
- Guitar Extra
"Her playing is perfect, her singing otherworldly as she wrestles with ghosts, shadows and legends."
- The New York Times
"...Rory Block is one of the greatest living acoustic blues artists... she can hold her own with the legends who inspired her."
- Blues Revue
"If you like music steeped in tradition and genuine feeling, this is your woman."
- People Magazine
"Some of the most singular and affecting Country Blues anyone, man or woman, black or white, old or young, has cut in recent years."
- Rolling Stone
"Rory Block has been an inspiration to me since we started out years ago. Her guitar playing, singing and songwriting are some of the most
soulful in traditional and modern blues."
- Bonnie Raitt
“Rory Block should have a Doctorate in my grandfather’s music.”
- Steven Johnson, grandson of Robert Johnson
“When I hear Rory Block’s music, it’s as if my grandfather is here all over again.”
- Greg Johnson, grandson of Robert Johnson
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