Steve Gornall's first album.The Blue Collar Blues Band is just the band to compliment Steve's playing. Drummer Vinnie Scalabrino started with Blue Collars four years ago. Vinni'es influences include Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. Bassist Tim Garrick is another solid veteran. Experienced in 60's and 70's rock and R&B, he bridges the gap between pushing a groove or settling into a traditional Blues shuffle. The final piece in the puzzle is a co-conspirator, a soloist who creates with the same level of intesity as Steve. Harmonica virtuoso Kenny Welk, arguably Detroit's finest harp player, has been cutting his chops for 19 years on the Detroit Blues circuit. Kenny's early influences include Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson and Charlie Musselwhite. Add his '52 Fender Deluxe Amp and his Green Bullet microphone to Steve's 50's Fender Stratocaster and awe-struck crowds roar with approval as Steve and Kenny push one another to greater highlights. Steve's playing stands proudly within Motor City Blues Tradition and richly deserves the documenting of this record.
