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JAY GORDON AND THE PENETRATORS: GOLD RINGS, SILVER BULLETS (SHUTTLE MUSIC) Thank God for Jay Gordon. He’s one of he last True Guitar-Slingers who run on a high-octane blend of Scorching Blues and Rock’n Roll delivered with both ferocity and passion. I’m always amazed by this Man’s stratospheric Boogies and peerless picking. While others may occupy the same genre as Gordon, no one in Hard Rock-Blues can go the distance with him. Jay’s been around and he’s got Deep Blues roots, besides being a Chicago native and digesting all of the great 1960s/70s live Blues in the Windy City, he’s also recorded with Phillip Walker and was invited by ‘Slowhand’ Clapton himself to play at The Crossroads Festival. Europe sure knows about Jay Gordon as the audiences in Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Poland etc. are right ‘on-top’ of things when it comes to North American guitar talent. Jay’s had several CDs distributed over there and he’s done hugely successful tours. Everything was going great for Jay Gordon’s career until a vicious assault in 2005 by Chicago Police put his career in jeopardy. It took over a year for him to regain sensation in his fingers and, of course, the emotional/psychological damage (The City of Chicago is facing a Big Law Suit and quite rightly so…), he endured was devastating. So, it’s fitting this CD opens with “Pain”, a tune that Jay passionately emotes vocally and guitar-wise. He’s got his slide on his finger and his prowess is frighteningly awesome. I can picture tens of thousands of young air-guitar players going ga-ga over this tune’s stunning runs. Track #2, “Lost In Time”, takes it up a notch and goes for broke. The Power Trio format has always worked best for Jay and on “Lost…” ‘Hard-driving and muscular’ is an understatement and before you have time to say, “Wow!” we’re into “Fire And Brimstone Boogie”, a breakneck tribute to John Lee Hooker. I’ve heard lots of guitarists over the years and dozens have impressed with pyrotechnics, speed, talent and creativity, but Jay’s Ace-up-his-sleeve is definitely his Blue Heart and a never-say-die attitude. It wasn’t too long ago that he played to 250,000 screaming fans at Sturgess, S.D. and it’s easy to visualize why the audience was so pumped. “Six-String Outlaw” is his signature tune and it’s a raucous, infectious rockin’ Blues that cries out for a video. No doubt, this tune has been burning up the airwaves in Europe. If you loved Johnny Winter’s slide work in the early 1970s, you’ll know what to expect from Gordon. He also shows his contempt for the current Big Brother-like U.S. Government with a scathing “Propaganda” and explores ‘The Roots’ with “The Original Sin”. Other stand out barn-burners include “My Heart Is Heavy”, “Freight Train” (which lives up to its’ title) and the crowd pleasing “Black Sheep”. We’ve given Jay Gordon the REAL BLUES ANNUAL AWARD for Best Blues/Rock Guitarist several times over the years and if you want to find out why, “Gold Rings, Silver Bullets” is the best place to start. While the old-school Blues audience will run away screaming ‘sacrilege!’, any of you who still love to Rock and can appreciate cutting-edge Guitar Power at its’ most raucous will Bow Down to Jay Gordon. This is Jay’s BEST so far and we can all be thankful he survived his near-death encounter with Chicago’s ‘finest’(?). Jay’s come back even stronger and we can Thank God for that. 6 Bottles of Jack for one of the finest post-1970 Hard Rockin’ Blues-based Guitar albums you’ll ever hear. (This is a CD that you’ll need a stereo with BIG speakers for. One wonders how anyone gets sonic enjoyment from computer downloads…). …A. Grigg
..JAY GORDON: IT'S A CRYIN' SHAME By Neil Flowers Posted June 1, 2007 It's a damned shame. I'll say it again. It's a lowdown, dirty, rotten, stinkin' shame. One a.m. My nephew Jesse and I sit in a bar and eatery at 1331 North Hollywood Way, Burbank. Goes by the name of "Mr. B's." The room's divided in two. One side sports red naugahyde booths and white tablecloths for the food crowd. The other half has a long bar and tables and chairs scattered around the floor. This furniture is aimed at a bandstand so cramped and nondescript it would suit perfectly an east Texas honky-tonk circa 1957. The man up on that little stage, Jay Gordon - Mr. Gordon, that is-is a blues, rock, boogie guitarist and singer who plays his own work, and covers such as "Sympathy for the Devil." He gives so much of himself in playing that it's a wonder the walls at Mr. B's don't just give up, bust out, and collapse all around us. Jay Gordon? Ever heard of him? Me neither. Not, at least, until VSM asked me to review his show and CD. Now I'll never forget him, because he puts on the greatest guitar show that I have ever seen in my life, and I saw Buddy Guy play live in the 60s. Buddy Guy. Clapton. BB King. Hendrix. Townsend. Stevie Ray Vaughn. Guitar gods every one. Now maybe you won't believe what you are about to read because this report comes from a tiny bar in Burbank and concerns a musician you almost certainly have never heard of. But here's the truth flat out straight as I can put it: Add Mr. Gordon's name to the six that begin the previous paragraph. And I declare by Willie McTell, Elmore James, and everything holy th at this ain't hype. More superlatives? Following are a few lifted straight from scribbles in my notebook as my jaw was dropping to the floor hearing Mr. Gordon play. Fantastic, amazing, incredible, unbelievable, impossible, imp-assioned. Musicianship max! Energy! Blazing arpeggios! Sweet high bends. Covers entire fret board. Throws fistfuls of notes. Master at bottleneck slide. Plays slide in standard tuning! Peerless tone arm and wah-wah complexity/control. As Lizst was to piano, JG is to Stratocaster. And then there are these two sentences that I wrote down between sets. (1) Can play straight 12-bar blues as well or better than anybody past or present, but in 10-minute jam he kicked the stuffing out of that repetitive structure so much that his music transcended blues clichés to become free-form jazz-rock fusion. (2) When he's so into playing that he leans back and throws his chin and nose at the stars, he seems to be channeling all at once every note it's possible to squeeze out of an electric guitar. One small quibble: Mr. Gordon's sets would profit by a couple of choice slow tunes sung and played simply. Still, you get the picture. Mr. Gordon is a phenom. Not a kid phenom like Jeff Healey was. Mr. Gordon's not a kid, though he plays with such physicality you could be excused for thinking so. How old he is exactly? Mr. Gordon is a bit shy on telling. But when he was knee-high to a grasshopper, his grandmother took him 'round to famous clubs on Chicago's south side-like Pepper's Lounge-when those venues were hot hot hot with acts that became legends. Acts like Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Otis Spann. This is where the lowdown dirty shame part comes in. Seventeen spectators in all turn up at Mr. B to hear Mr. Gordon-a world-class talent-play. And this is the town he calls home, in a bar where there is no cover charge. When he plays Europe, where he is revered, the joints and the arenas are packed. Look at this way: If Robert Johnson, Luther Allison, Jimi, Eric, or Robbie were playing Burbank, the crowds would be lined up to Santa Monica. Well, you can hear a guitar master the equal of any of them when and wherever Jay Gordon wails. Finally, the newest Jay Gordon and The Penetrators CD has just been released. It's called Gold Rings and Silver Bullets and has great work on it, including my faves, "Love's Emotion," "Propaganda," and, especially, "Juke Joint." Mr. Gordon needs to be seen to be believed -and hopefully we'll see him at the Staples Center sometime soon, where he belongs. Meanwhile, catch the CD at www.cdbaby.com/cd/jaygordon6, and clap an ear on one of the planet's greats. Special thanks to Jessie- a heck of a blues guitarist himself- for his invaluable help in writing this piece on Jay Gordon and the Penetrators.
JAY GORDON AND THE PENETRATORS -- MUSIC CONNECTION LIVE SHOW REVIEW Jay Gordon & The Penetrators: Metallic
blues with a heavy punch. Mr. B's North Hollywood Contact: Doug Deutsch Publicity Services, 213-924-4901 Web: MySpace.com/jaygordonandbluesvenom Material: While there's no doubt that Jay Gordon & the Penetrators are blues players, their material packs a much heavier punch. With Gordon's piercing and distorted guitar, metallic blues would best describe this trio's music. The group performs a mixture of original compositions as well as a few covers, including tunes a la Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix. A crowd favorite is the band's own "Hoochie Coochie Man," a heavy hitting, in-your-face boogie woogie. Additionally, their rendition of "Mustang Sally" brings new vitality to the classic. Musicianship: Gordon plays dual roles as lead guitarist and vocalist, but it is his guitar work that puts him over the top. His playing level is such that he performs difficult scales and intricate solos impeccably while making them look like child's play. This rhythm section complements Gordon well by keeping up with the guitar wonder, and balancing the vibe with rock steady beats and jazz style bass lines. Performance: Jay Gordon & the Penetrators were a force to be reckoned with, demanding everyone's attention at Mr. B's. Their energy level was explosive and consistent throughout the evening. Gordon sang every song with intensity and his guitar work was phenomenal to say the least. Added bonuses were towards the end of the set with Gordon's awesome Cajun slide guitar on "Stranger Blues," and, the band's rendition of Hendrix's "Voodoo Child." It was almost more than anyone could expect in a performance. Summary: Jay Gordon & the Penetrators have toured extensively in the U.S., as well as Europe, and have garnered much praise from the blues community. They write songs that are influenced by variety of artists, from Muddy Waters to Hendrix. And, most importantly, they play the classics with all the care and respect those tunes deserve. If anyone has what it takes to bring life back into the blues scene, it may very well be Jay Gordon. ––Anne O'Neary
GOLD RINGS SILVER BULLETS -- CD REVIEW (GUITAR 9) .Jay Gordon And The Penetrators Aggressive Slide Guitar ..>Aggressive slide guitar - and then some! Really, it doesn't begin to describe what Jay Gordon brings to the blues party. For proof, check out the amazing slide guitar, vocals, and overall energy found on Gold Rings Silver Bullets, the latest from Jay Gordon And The Penetrators. Fans of Blues Bureau International's rockers-turned-bluesmen Pat Travers and Rick Derringer need to check out the axe work and intensity emanating from Gordon's six string - it hits you right in the gut like an Oscar De La Hoya body blow. Many find it hard to distinguish themselves when they play blues, but Gordon and his band immediately impress because they do have their unique presence that allows the listener to identify them after only listening to a couple of bars. Looking for passion, blood, guts and scraped knuckles from your blues? Check out the latest offering from Jay Gordon - Gold Rings Silver Bullets. Wow! Jay Gordon, renowned throughout both Europe and the U.S. for his over-the-top, sizzling live performances, recorded a series of albums for Blue Ace that have inspired comparisons to such legendary guitarists as Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Beginning with "Blues Infested" (1994), Gordon won much praise from the blues community. Each successive album became increasingly successful - "Broadcasting The Blues Live" (1996), "Electric Redemption" (1998), and so on - and the guitarist soon found himself being compared to some of the most legendary guitarists to ever play electric blues. Jay's song "Drippin' Blues" is featured on the current Electric Blues Radio Playlist. In 2000, Gordon collaborated with Phillip Walker on the "Jaywalkin" album for Blue Ace, yet another accomplishment for the celebrated guitarist. Gordon will be featured on nationally syndicated radio program, Blues Deluxe, during the week of June 10-16. "Jay Gordon and the Penetrators are one of our favorite ways to rock the blues!" said Dave Johnson, host of Blues Deluxe - which is heard weekly on over 100 stations across the U.S. with a two million-plus listenership. MP3 Songs Web site: cdbaby.com/cd/jaygordon6
GOLD RINGS SILVER BULLETS - CD REVIEW (ALL ACCESS MAGAZINE) CD Reviews By Rob Swick Gold Rings, Silver Bullets ~ by: Jay Gordon and the Penetrators You'll never paint a picture of the USA without plenty of blues on your brush. This homegrown musical art form called the blues colors our audio environment across the board, breaking barriers and bridging generations with every re-interpretation by each new bluesy crooner and six-string slinger. One of the latest sensations on the blues scene comes out of North Carolina by way of Chicago, in the form of a fast-fingered fellow named Jay Gordon, with several albums already to his credit, who has earned the admiration of noted maestros such as Eric Clapton. On Gold Rings, Silver Bullets, Jay and his band, the Penetrators, breathe fresh spice and spirit into what might be called the electric-boogie blues, with heavy emphasis on slide-guitar stylings. Gordon opens the 16-track CD with "Pain," exploring a familiar yet ever-pertinent theme of the blues while showcasing his expressive fretwork. During "Lost In Time," the slide-man energetically ushers the faithful into his pluckin' parlor with this invitation: "Take me back to the Delta, son – Mississippi, Chi-Town, Detroit City, all the way to Europe too – I'm pickin' these slide blues for you!" With a sound this big, there's room for everyone to rock along. It's hard-drivin', straight-crankin' blues, carrying the message from old friends to new believers. The guitarist complements his playing with an energetic voice that's a bit reminiscent of Sammy Hagar, with maybe not quite as much range, but just as much earnestness. He brings a taste of Stevie Ray Vaughn's dryly plaintive vocal inflection on "Driving Me Wild," and while Jay doesn't clone Stevie's guitar tone, he has at least paid attention to the late Texan's technique. In this case, we're getting a re-imagination, not a duplication – and Jay's imagination is wild and creative. In other songs, such as "Let It Ring," Jay forgoes the true blues format and lays down his own rhythms, which work just fine. But then again, on "Fire and Brimstone Boogie," Gordon nods to John Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, ZZ Top, and a host of other blues brethren, calling out, "Boogie children – how, how!" Yes, this is familiar yet hallowed ground we've all stomped on before, and we're glad to tread the time-honored turf again, because Jay plays with a feeling that's more than flash, that says more than simply, "See how fast I can play!" When the musician instructs himself to "Tell the story!" before busting into an extended jam on a Hendrix-worthy cut, "The Original Sin," the listener can believe that Jay himself has the blues in him, and if we really have the blues in us, the primal patterns never get old, and an ace picker like Jay Gordon makes all the children wanna boogie. Bring it on home, indeed.
GOLD RINGS SILVER BULLETS - CD REVIEW (BLUESROCKERS) No list of great modern blues/rock guitarists can be complete without including the name of the California based monster guitarist Jay Gordon. I first heard Gordon's work several years ago and have followed his career since that time, recognizing him as a guitarist of enormous talent. His latest release "Gold Rings Silver Bullets" may be his best effort yet, no small task considering the quality of his past work. Gordon is a FEROCIOUS guitarist, pushing the envelope of blues/rock guitar well into the Dave Meniketti near metal arena. Though his music is certainly blues based, he is impossible to categorize unless "nuclear blues/rock" has recently become a genre. If your ordinary rocker plays an ax, then surely Jay Gordon wields an atomic chainsaw. His slide work is especially aggressive, at times downright vicious. Jay Gordon's music is in a word "powerful". "Gold Rings Silver Bullets" contains 16 of Gordon's original songs, most of which are personally intense lyically. They are all presented through the gifted hands of an absolutely brilliant beast who sounds like he may have been created using equal parts of Alvin Lee, Dave Hole, and Hounddog Taylor. While he always appears to be in "attack" mode, his work is sometimes raw sometimes more polished, but always explosive. His vocals, just like his playing, are very emotional, painfully honest, and definitely a plus to his work. His band, the Penetrators, is also first rate, however it is definitely Jay Gordon who is front and center in this recording. This is not dance music or love ballads and definitely not for the musically faint of heart or blues purists. It is, however, an emphatic statement that this music which many of us have loved for so much of our lives has no limits of expression. If you are a fan of intense, high energy, guitar driven blues/rock, then "Gold Rings Silver Bullets" or any other recordings by Jay Gordon are going to be a "must own" for you. Pick up a copy from our favorite supplier CD Baby at http://cdbaby.com/cd/jaygordon6 . The Tracks: 2007 Jay Gordon and the Penetrators
JAY GORDON AND THE PENETRATORS ON "BLUEPOWER" RADIO SHOW Friday, June 15, 2007 Jay Gordon....Gold Rings, Silver Bullets! >The last time I saw Jay Gordon was ten years ago. I was impressed then with his knowledge of the guitar and in particular, the way he played the Blues. The Blues is not something one just picks up a guitar and starts to play. The Blues comes from deep down in your soul and unless you have lived the Blues, it's impossible to play with the necessary feeling. Jay Gordon can play the Blues because he has felt the Blues. It was easy to see that Mr. Gordon has had the Blues a great deal since I last saw him and our conversation on the show yesterday confirmed that fact though we did not go into great detail. Jay Gordon has greatly developed his burning style of electric Blues and added some new touches with some scary slide work thrown in to boot. This is not a show for the traditional Blues traveler. This show features music from Jay's latest release, Gold Rings, Silver Bullets and is not for the faint-hearted. So be fore warned! This CD SCREAMS! Listen in as BluePower takes you through the history of this fine electric Bluesman, from his early musical life in Chicago, his travels on the road and the ups and downs of life itself. Everyone has an incredible story to tell. Here's the music: 1)....Theme...."Hand Clappin"....Red Prysock 2)...."Fire And Brimstone Boogie"....Jay Gordon and The Penetrators 3)...."Pickin' On A Piece Of Wood"....Jay Gordon and The Penetrators 4)...."Pain"....Jay Gordon and The Penetrators 5)...."Driving Me Wild"....Jay Gordon and The Penetrators 6)...."Freight Train"....Jay Gordon and The Penetrators Click here to play....Jay Gordon....Gold Rings, Silver Bullets! Click here to purchase....Gold Rings, Silver Bullets! Click here for more info on Jay Gordon! All songs with the exception of our theme are from Gold Rings, Silver Bullets and BluePower has been granted permission to play this music for promotional purposes in perpituity. posted by John Rhys (Eddins) at 6/15/2007 01:54:00 PM 0 comments
Gold Rings, Silver Bullets REVIEW By Willard Manus Jay Gordon is also out of Chicago, though he's pretty much been based in L.A. since 1985. This phenomenal guitarist--believe me, he's as good as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix--has led a small band ever since I first heard him at a local club. A songwriter and vocalist, he's always been known for his fiery, uncompromising approach to the blues. He's paid his dues for that commitment; there are a dozen rock bands out there who'd hire him in a blink, but he's followed his own muse, even if it didn't pay off commercially. Now with the release of GOLD RINGS, SILVER BULLETS--JAY GORDON AND THE PENETRATORS, Gordon has a chance to score some big bucks for a change. GOLD RINGS, a mixture of blues, rock, fusion and even a dollop of punk, is a powerful and original CD, a statement by a major talent. Gordon wrote all of the sixeen numbers on the CD (released under the Shuttle Music label). With titles like Fire and Brimstone Boogie, Sixstring Outlaw and Juke Joint, you can bet that the songs are passionate, the music explosive and in your face every minute of the way. Gordon's lyrics are about the things he knows best and cares most about--life and death, madness, anger, joy, love, courage, failure and triumph. Gordon is baring his heart and soul this time out, but not in a drippy, self-centered way. On the contrary, each song is truly fired like a bullet at the listener (hence the title of the CD). Gordon plays and sings his ass off; ditto his backup people. Gordon has not only reinvigorated the blues, he's taken it to a new level. If there's any justice, he'll get the recognition due him this time around.
JAY GORDON AND THE PENETRATORS RELEASE "GOLD RINGS SILVER BULLETS" July 19, 2007 Acclaimed Chicago-Style Blues Rock Guitarist-Vocalist - Jay Gordon and The Penetrators Releases New CD, Gold Rings, Silver Bullets Gordon Featured On Nationally- Syndicated Radio Show, "Blues Deluxe," -- During Week of June 10 Through June 16. (HOLLYWOOD, CA) – Acclaimed blues-rock guitarist-vocalist, Jay Gordon, and his band, The Penetrators, release their new CD, GOLD RINGS, SILVER BULLETS (Shuttle Music). Gordon will be featured on nationally-syndicated radio program, BLUES DELUXE, during the week of June 10-16. "Jay Gordon and the Penetrators are one of our favorite ways to rock the Blues!," said Dave Johnson, host of BLUES DELUXE – which is heard weekly on over 100 stations across the U.S. with a two million-plus listenership. Log onto www.bluesdeluxe.com to listen live. Gordon is renowned throughout both Europe and the U.S. for his over-the-top, sizzling live peformances, recorded a series of albums for Blue Ace that have inspired comparisons to such legendary guitarists as Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Beginning with BLUES INFESTED (1994), Gordon won much praise from the blues community. Each successive album became increasingly successful. BROADCASTING THE BLUES LIVE (1996), ELECTRIC REDEMPTION (1998), and so on — and the guitarist soon found himself being compared to some of the most legendary guitarists to ever play electric blues. Jay's song "Drippin' Blues" from his ELECTRIC REDEMPTION CD is featured on the current ELECTRIC BLUES Radio Playlist (www.electricbluesradio.com). In 2000, Gordon collaborated with Phillip Walker on the JAYWALKIN album for Blue Ace, yet another accomplishment for the celebrated guitarist.
GOLD RINGS, SILVER BULLETS is now available at www.cdbaby.com/cd/jaygordon6. JAY GORDON INTERVIEWS, REVIEW CDS, AND SHOW PASSES ARE AVAILABLE. GOLD RINGS SILVER BULLETS CD REVIEW IN ALL ABOUT JAZZ Gold Rings, Silver Bullets
Blues/rock guitarist Jay Gordon presents sixteen of his own compositions on Gold Rings, Silver Bullets, shouting 'em out with as much power and emphasis as that which emanates from his amplifier. He's a hearty rocker who likes to drive his message home without doubt. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Gordon grew up in Chicago, hence, his loyalty to the blues. Meanwhile, he's savvy enough to know that power rock makes a statement no matter where you live. After he moved to Los Angeles in 1985, he continued to preach the blues, but in a fast and furious presentation that has won him comparisons to Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Gordon doesn't believe in understatement or simplicity. While his songs tell about overcoming heartache, being an outcast, partying all night long, and starting up a relationship, each one comes loaded with fire. The lyrics may be difficult to understand, but Gordon's powerhouse guitar leaves no doubt that he means business. The Silver Bullets of this album title come flying at you like the real thing. Most of his songs proceed at such a fast pace that they've come and gone before you know it. It's like when one of those big 16-wheelers passes you out on the open road. Several selections, however, slow it down sufficiently enough that you can kick back, dig in deep with the story at hand, and relax. "Driving Me Wild" and "Loves Emotion" both slow the pace in that manner. Here, Gordon is at his best, telling it like it is with a veteran's convincing authority. "Pickin' on a Piece of Wood" appears biographical, as the singer/guitarist explains where the passion came from. A sample of his lyrics to this one: My friends were chasin' baseballs I was thinkin' about guitar Now I'm broadcastin' the blues and I'm headed for the stars. Like most of the album, even this biographical story smokes with the fire of one who's not ready to lighten up. Gordon likes to drive with passion in order to make sure we get his message. And he's got the guitar chops to back up everything that he says. Two words: blues rocks. Visit Jay Gordon and the Penetrators on the web. Track listing: Pain; Lost in Time; Fire and Brimstone Boogie; Sixstring Outlaw; Thing Going On; Driving Me Wild; Loves Emotion; Let it Ring; Propaganda; The Original Sin; Juke Joint; Pickin' on a Piece of Wood; Blacksheep; Freight Train; My Heart is Heavy; Blue Hearts. Style: Blues | Published: June 13, 2007
WHAT THE MEDIA IS SAYING ABOUT "GOLD RINGS, SILVER BULLETS & JAY GORDON AND THE PENETRATORS WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING AND WRITING
ABOUT JAY GORDON & THE PENETRATOR'S NEW CD, "No list of great modern blues/rock
guitarists can be complete without including the name of the California
based monster guitarist Jay Gordon...GOLD RINGS, SILVER BULLETS may be
his best effort yet, no small task considering the quality of his past
work. Gordon is a FEROCIOUS guitarist, pushing the envelope of
blues/rock guitar well into the Dave Meniketti near metal arena…if
your ordinary rocker plays an ax, then surely Jay Gordon wields an
atomic chainsaw. His slide work is especially aggressive, at times
downright vicious... all presented through the gifted hands of an
absolutely brilliant beast who sounds like he may have been created
using equal parts of Alvin Lee, Dave Hole, and Hound Dog Taylor…if you
are a fan of intense, high energy, guitar driven blues/rock, then GOLD
RINGS, SILVER BULLETS or any other recordings by Jay Gordon are going to
be a "must own" for you." BLUESROCKERS "Blues-rockers Jay Gordon and the Penetrators prove themselves heirs to the boogie and metal monsters of the Seventies, sounding like Foghat crossed with Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow…heavy rhythms, aggressive vocals, and guitar, guitar guitar are the common threads…Gordon favors slide guitar in a style that sounds like Johnny Winters', but he plays an equally quicksilver, conventionally fretted style…"
BLUES REVUE "One of the latest sensations on the blues scene comes out of North Carolina by way of Chicago, in the form of a fast-fingered fellow named Jay Gordon, with several albums already to his credit who has earned the admiration of noted maestros such as Eric Clapton… on GOLD RINGS, SILVER BULLETS, Jay and his band, the Penetrators, breathe fresh spice and spirit into what might be called the electric-boogie blues, with heavy emphasis on slide-guitar stylings…with a sound this big, there's room for everyone to rock along!"
ALL ACCESS MAGAZINE "This phenomenal guitarist is as good as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix…has always been known for his fiery, uncompromising approach to the blues…GOLD RINGS, SILVER BULLETS is an incredibly powerful and original CD, a statement by a major talent. Gordon has not only reinvigorated the blues, he's taken them to a new level…if there's any justice he'll get the recognition due him this time around."
WHATS UP MAGAZINE "Gordon plays dual roles as lead guitarist and vocalist, but it is his guitar work that puts him over the top…His playing level is such that he performs difficult scales and intricate solos impeccably while making them look like child's play. This rhythm section complements Gordon well by keeping up with the guitar wonder, and balancing the vibe with rock steady beats and jazz style bass lines…a force to be reckoned with."
MUSIC CONNECTION "Jay Gordon's music is the music of survival…it's hard to believe that such a beautifully gritty sound can come from just six little strings and five fingers…what makes GOLD RINGS, SILVER BULLETS a success is the songwriting – this is a great CD."
ROCKWIRED "Gordon is) an amazing musician…Buddy Guy. Clapton. BB King. Hendrix. Townsend. Stevie Ray Vaughn. Guitar gods every one. Now maybe you won't believe what you are about to read because this report comes from a tiny bar in Burbank and concerns a musician you almost certainly haven't ever heard of, but here's the truth flat out straight as I can put it: Add Mr. Gordon's name to the six that begin the previous paragraph. And I declare by Willie McTell, Elmore James, and everything holy that this ain't hype."
VALLEY SCENE MAGAZINE "Jay Gordon stands far apart from the crowd. There is nothing predictable about his music and his playing does not sound like anyone else's. He is inspired by such masters as John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter and Buddy Guy but has his own distinctive style, extending and pushing the blues tradition ahead. He infuses the blues with the sound, power and fire of rock and creates consistently fresh ideas."
CD BABY "Jay Gordon has always been a great player. His new CD, GOLD RINGS, SILVER BULLETS, shows Jay as a burning slide player as well. GRSB rocks!"
BLUEPOWER.COM ""Jay Gordon and the Penetrators are one of our favorite ways to rock the Blues!,"
BLUES DELUXE (Syndicated Radio Show) "Aggressive slide guitar - and then some! Really, it doesn't begin to describe what Jay Gordon brings to the blues party. For proof, check out the amazing slide guitar, vocals, and overall energy found on Gold Rings Silver Bullets, the latest from Jay Gordon And The Penetrators. Fans of Blues Bureau International's rockers-turned-bluesmen Pat Travers and Rick Derringer need to check out the axe work and intensity emanating from Gordon's six string - it hits you right in the gut like an Oscar De La Hoya body blow. Many find it hard to distinguish themselves when they play blues, but Gordon and his band immediately impress because they do have their unique presence that allows the listener to identify them after only listening to a couple of bars. Looking for passion, blood, guts and scraped knuckles from your blues? Check out the latest offering from Jay Gordon - Gold Rings Silver . Wow!
GUITAR 9 RECORDS MAGAZINE "On Day 2 of the Crossroads Guitar Festival, Jay Gordon ignited the day with an opening performance at 10 a.m. Those who were ready to rock were treated to an awesome show! As soon as Jay and his bandmates began with "Big Boss Man," the stage was set for rockin. Their interpretations of these blues standard coaxed more festival goers to the Ernie Ball Stage. Attired in black leather and suede, Jay and his Fender Strat created metallic blues…Jay's vocals are vibrant and intense. This is definitely a power trio!"
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