Guy Davis – The Legend Of Sugarbelly

M.C. Records is proud to announce the release of Guy Davis' The Legend of Sugarbelly on August 23. The 13-song release by the Grammy-nominated legendary roots musician contains mostly original songs and several blues classics from Leadbelly, Rev. Gary Davis, and Blind Lemon Jefferson.

Blues stalwart, Guy Davis celebrates his five album tenure on M.C Records with the release of The Legend Of Sugarbelly, a free-flowing, effortless affair containing ten originals, plus three covers he’s arranged from Sam Chatman, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Leadbelly, most of which have been part of his live sets over the last few years.
The Legend Of Sugarbelly follows his 2021 Grammy-nominated album, Be Ready When I Call You.
On The Legend of Sugarbelly, Guy's gift for storytelling is on full display as he weaves tales of lost love, moonshiners, and redemption. The sparse backing on the recording lets Guy's voice shine throughout as well as his banjo and guitar playing. On some songs, you'll find him playing solo, others with a more full accompaniment.

Davis is one of those artists that’s pretty much done it all; he’s recorded a bunch of albums (there’s no less than nine albums released on Red House Records alone), featured on a string of compilation projects, written plays, performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway and had acting roles in movies.
His portrayal of Blues legend, Robert Johnson in Trick The Devil won him the Blues Foundation’s (1993) ‘Keeping The Blues Alive Award’.
“My new record has a sound that rubs against your ears like soft Autumn kisses and goes down as smooth as the finest whiskey”, states Davis.

Track Listing:
1. Sugarbelly - 6:14   2. Kokomo Alley - 2:46   3. Who's Gonna Love You Tonight (That's Alright) - 2:54   4. Early in the Morning - 5:02   5. In the Evening Time - 3:37   6. Little David Play On Your Harp - 3:30   7. Firefly - 2:55   8. Long Gone Riley Brown - 4:22   9. Come Gitchu Some - 2:44   10. Black Snake Moan - 3:15   11. Laura - 2:46   12. 12 Gates to the City - 2:49   13. Don't Know Where I'm Bound – 2:39

Personnel:
Guy Davis Davis (6 and 12-string guitar, mandolin, harmonica, 5 and 6-string banjo) ,  Professor Louie (organ), Mark Murphy (bass) , Chris James (mandolin, 6-string banjo).