Since my Mrs has fallen in love with the sound of her new Tele, she's been after some really good blues that shows off great guitar tone and playing. I showed her a few things, but when I put some Joe Bonamassa on her reaction was that of the scrunched-up-nose variety: "It's way too clean and polished, and he's got too much of that "white-guy" voice..."
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She really didn't take long to form an opinion of what she thinks good blues is! She really likes anything that's gritty. I think the only white guy she's heard sing blues-esqu stuff and liked it was Jack White, because he's a bit rough around the edges, and she likes his playing style too. I know BB King etc are awesome, but I'm thinking she'd like a more stripped-back sound, rather than something with a "big band" approach. Guitar, Bass, Drums and some good, heart-felt vocals... oh and some seriously good guitar moments too, heh.
What names / albums can you chuck our way? It's not my area of expertise, really, heh.
