Nothin' Gonna Keep Me Down (feat. Laura Chavez)

#53 in The Need To Know Badass Blues Instrumentals Series is, Nothin' Gonna Keep Me Down featuring the under recognized California blues guitarist, Laura Chavez. I can't tell you how many cats have come through the studio and said, "you should get Laura Chavez!"...well, after a year of well worth wrangling we made it happen. Touring internationally as a side"man" since her teens and then upon Sue Foley's recommendation, becoming the late, great Candye Kane's guitarist, collaborator and musical director 'til Kane's passing in 2016, Laura is not a spotlight seeker, but she is beyond worthy of more attention. We hope someday she'll make a whole Laura Chavez record with us! 

The backing band on this track is Rich Kirch (John Lee Hooker 1984-2001) on rhythm guitar, Alvino Bennett (Dave Mason, Stevie Wonder) on drums and myself on bass. The track was recorded at Skunkworks in Capitola CA. And a new addition to the team; Mixed and Mastered by the Grand Ruler of Greaseland, Christoffer "Kid" Andersen.