(Texas Blues, Harmonica Blues) Randy McAllister - Paperbag Salvation - 2021, MP3, 320 kbps

Roustabout, maverick, spiritual, grit§, amazing, genius, wild, bad-ass, soulful… These are some of the words used to describe this East Texas bonafide blue blood. One of America’s most revered and critically acclaimed, true blues/roots originals. An award-winning artist who plays driving drums and a world-class harmonica, wrítes incredible songs and
has one of the most amazing and soulful voices. He’s been flying in the face of convention his whole career. No smoke, no mirrors, no choreography, no industry machines. Just a much deserved reputation built on hard work, years of developing his craft and bringing his one of a kind show to every corner oí the map. Raised in the small Texas town of Novice, McAllister is a sixth generation Texan. Following in his father’s footsteps, Randy started on drums at age 9. McAllister found the harmonica in his early 20’s while stationed in Massachusetts as a member of the USAF taking cues from Blue’s Legend “Earring George” Mayweather, a Boston resident and harmonica master. McAllister moved to Alaska in 1989 where he spent the next 3 years playing in various bands. By the time he returned to Texas in 1992, a strong, skillful harp player who was establishing a reputation as a vocalist and songwriter. ln 1997, McAllister signed with JSP Records releasing three highly acclaimed CD’s before going on to issue recordings on Severn Records (with Mike Morgan) and Reaction Records.