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Kenny Wayne Shepherd emerged some years back as a guitar prodigy, but it soon became clear that he treated the blues -- his palette of choice -- as more than just notes. The Louisiana native has always understood the roots of the genre and grasped the importance of tending those roots, which he does on this CD/DVD package -- a field recording of sorts that teams Shepherd with a wide array of stylistic forebears. Some of the names are instantly recognizable -- like B. B. King, who duets with Shepherd on a smoking "The Thrill Is Gone" -- but it's the lesser-known artists who offer up the most riveting performances. That's certainly true of John Dee Holeman, the source of the gritty "Chapel Hill Boogie," as well as Henry Townsend, who turns the ache to 11 on "Tears Came Rollin' Down." The historical significance of the project is pointed up by the fact that six of the musicians featured here have subsequently passed away, including Etta Baker (whose "Knoxville Rag" is one of the set's most affirming cuts), Townsend, and Wild Child Butler, all of whom are represented by their last recordings and video footage. 10 Days Out is more than just an "important" collection, however. It's a palpably visceral experience, one that perfectly captures the battle between the sacred and profane that rages within the best blues music. A portion of the proceeds from 10 Days Out will benefit the Music Maker Relief Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps southern musicians gain recognition and provides for the artists' day-to-day needs.
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TRACK LISTINGS
1 Prison Blues DVD 5:57
2 Potato Patch DVD 5:46
3 Honky Tonk DVD 3:13
4 The Thrill Is Gone / B.B. King DVD 8:29
5 Tina Marie / Bryan Lee DVD 4:21
6 Born in Louisiana / Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown DVD 6:26
7 Chapel Hill Boogie DVD 5:50
8 Tears Came Rollin' Down DVD 3:21
9 Knoxville Rag DVD 1:48
10 Big Daddy Boogie / Big Daddy Pattman DVD 5:15
11 U-Haul / Cootie Stark DVD 4:59
12 Red Rooster / Howlin' Wolf Band DVD 6:18
13 Sittin' on Top of the World 3:58
14 Spoonful DVD 5:18
15 Grindin' Man DVD 8:03
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