Nashville, TN – Strobie Records is pleased to announce that today, November 7, 2006, marks the release of legendary guitarist Phil Keaggy’s critically acclaimed instrumental "looping" project, Roundabout. The album is a genre-defying 18-track collection that fuses elements of rock, blues and jazz and is the culmination of Keaggy’s 30-year love affair with looping technology. On the project, Keaggy adds a new twist to the art of guitar playing with his mastery of live electronic ‘looping,’
"Roundabout is all about creative and playful improvisation. There were no overdubs after the initial recording or during editing in the studio," Keaggy says. "All parts on each track were recorded then and there. It just shows how far one can go with an acoustic guitar with the aid of some looping machines and effects processors."
Rave reviews are already streaming in about Phil Keaggy and his album, Roundabout, which features the song "Happy Feet," currently on the first round ballot for the 2007 Grammy Awards in the jazz category for "Best Jazz Instrumental Solo." A few review highlights include:
"Don't miss this looping masterpiece."
- Guitar Player Magazine
"[Roundabout’
- Citizen USA
"[Phil Keaggy] is a master of both acoustic and electric styles, plays with amazing fluidity, speed, passion, and skill, and continues to explore the possibilities and stretch the limitations of his instrument."
- The Phantom Tollbooth
Roundabout is available on Strobie Records and distributed through TAG Artist Group. For additional information about Phil Keaggy and his new album, Roundabout, visit http://www.philkeaggy.com.
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To schedule an interview or for further information, contact:
Lynn McCain
McCain & Co. Public Relations
PH: 615-262-1727
FAX: 615-262-0058
Email: lynn@mccainpr.com
Album cover image and Word document available upon request.
