Radio IDL Spotlight on Local Blues Artist

ALREADY THERE

Oklahoma and the Midwest are a-buzz with the latest releases of guitar driven, blues-influenced rock  by the Dustin Pittsley Band. . Known as a flame-throwing guitar player since his teens, Dustin Pittsley has grown into a prolific songwriter and singer. Dustin’s searing guitar performances and on-stage warmth draws fans of all ages and musical preferences.  Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this summer the band toured the Midwest extensively promoting their 5th CD titled “Already There.”

The 2010 release of the previous “Palm Trees & Trailer Parks” CD coincided with a five-show Jagermeister™ Tour with country star, Dierks Bentley. Dustin has opened for or shared the stage with • Buddy Guy, • Joe Bonamassa, • Delbert McClinton, • Tab Benoit, •  Indigenous, • Arlo Guthrie, • Junior Brown, • Watermelon Slim and • Bernard Allison, and others.

Dustin Pittsley Band  has won a multitude of awards,

·  Nominated four times at the International Blues Challenge, one of the most prestigious in the world

·  Named Memphis’s  2010 Beale Street Blues King by the hosting venues

·  Voted Best Blues Band in the BEST OF TULSA awards, recently

·  Chosen for Cover shot, of the annual Music Edition of the prestigious, Tulsa People Magazine

· Named Tulsa’s 2011 and 2012 “Hot 100” movers and shakers – Urban Tulsa

Fellow musicians regard Pittsley’s style as a genuinely modest man, with amazing talents:

· Ian Moore, Singer/songwriter and played with the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and ZZ Top: “A great talent and a gentleman. Dustin has the kind of soul that you need to be a real player. When he sings and plays it’s not just his voice and hands, it’s his soul talking through them, and that makes it a special thing.”

· David Teegarden, fellow Tulsan and Grammy award winner for Bob Seger’s “Against the Wind” and worked with J.J. Cale, Eric Clapton and Joe Walsh: “I certainly think very highly of Dustin’s music! His style and approach coupled with his great personality all add up to his upcoming success,”

· Brad Harris, Production Manager at Tulsa’s world famous Cain’s Ballroom: “I have known Dustin now for about 8 plus years, Dustin has gone from being a great upcoming guitar player to one that will steal the show from anyone who is on the bill for that night!!!!”

· John Catt, founder of Blue Star Connection, Grand County Blues Society and Blues from the Top. “Dustin is what we old school folks call a natural born player.  Very few of your guitar heroes outplay this young gun!””

· Jon Schroeder, Producer/Engineer at Church Studios“ “Pittsley’s old soul can convert a new listener to loyal fan in just a few songs. I’m not sure if it’s the voice, songwriting or the crowd having a good time. You’d be hard pressed to see his show without an encore fueled by a demanding audience. He’s just got “IT.”

· Paul Dyer, Dickens Opera House, Colorado: Dustin Pittsley bleeds Southern Blues. He honors his predecessors, never ripping them off and he is as humble as he is talented …. Dustin is a guitar-wielding force to be reckoned with. In the simplest terms, Dustin Pittsley, on stage, is joy.”

· Carla Jordan, Ziggies Live Music, Denver: “This established stunning talent with his showmanship and sincere love for music brings his fans back again and again from near and far. Dustin Pittsley is a very humble, charming, and compassionate man, minus an ego! When Dustin takes the stage, his catchy, introspective lyrics layered on top of his powerful, yet tasteful guitar licks, are bound to stick in your head and make your feet move. ~