D.K. Harrell Set To Release Talkin' Heavy On June 20

BLUES GUITARIST, VOCALIST AND SONGWRITER
D.K. HARRELL SET TO RELEASE TALKIN' HEAVY ON JUNE 20

​On Friday, June 20, Louisiana-born blues phenomenon D.K. Harrell, will release his Alligator Records debut album, TALKIN' HEAVY. He is one of the most formidable young stars of the current blues resurgence. With TALKIN' HEAVY, D.K. Harrell cements his place among the leading voices of the new generation of blues players. The album will be available on CD, transparent blue vinyl and at all digital service platforms.

This Blues Music Award-winning guitarist, vocalist and songwriter has a well-earned reputation as a mesmerizing live performer. He delivers fresh, emotion-packed blues played with the foot-pounding fervor of a revival tent preacher. With his stinging, single-note string bending, deep soul vocals, and attention-grabbing original songs, the 27-year-old Harrell—already a major draw at blues festivals around the world—is in a league of his own.

TALKIN' HEAVY continually surprises with twelve instantly memorable songs filled with Harrell’s biting guitar work and authoritative, church-born vocals. Produced by studio wizard and musician Christoffer “Kid” Andersen and recorded at Andersen’s now-famous Greaseland Studios, the album shows Harrell as a generational guitar talent with a wide-eyed vision and a street-smart singing style bringing life to the timeless songs he’s writing. TALKIN' HEAVY is an affirmation of the sheer power of modern blues.

The new video for the first single from the album, Grown Now, premieres today. Of the song, Harrell states, "Grown Now is about remembering my days of being without. And now I'm proud and happy that I've overcome those hardships and I feel more responsible, taking care of business. And ladies love a man who takes care of business.“ Watch and share the video below.

​D.K. Harrell has become a sensation in the blues world. The Louisiana native was unknown only a couple of years ago and since then has played to great enthusiasm on festival stages all over the world, wowing crowds with the confidence and skill of a seasoned veteran. Talkin' Heavy hits a blues sweet spot in a free and invigorating new way.  It continually surprises with twelve instantly memorable original songs filled with Harrell’s biting guitar and authoritative, church-born vocals.  Produced by musician and studio wizard Christoffer "Kid" Andersen, the album reveals Harrell as a generational guitar talent with a wide-eyed vision and a street-smart singing style that bring life to his memorable original songs.

Tracklist:
1. A Little Taste 4:04
2. Grown Now 3:52
3. Talkin’ Heavy 5:02
4. PTLD 4:00
5. Life's Lessons 4:00
6. Good Man 3:32
7. Vibe With Me 4:36
8. Into The Room 3:34
9. No Thanks To You 4:14
10. Liquor Stores And Legs 3:29
11. What Real Men Do 4:16
12. Praise These Blues 3:24

Website:
​dkblues.com