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Better the Second time around

Eureka | Los Angeles | 05/13/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Two is a lucky number for Keith Gattis. Big City Blues is his sophmore effort and this is the second go round for the project. Recently, Keith Gattis has garnered a following as Dwight Yoakam's guitar slinging sideman, yet Gattis is an artist in his own right. Big City Blues is gritty, bluesy, and showcases Keith's hard driving guitar.It is a wonderful listen. This Austin native takes the basics of the music he listened to growing up and blended it all together in an engaging, driving, and at times haunting mix. The strength of his lyrical skill is evident throughout the project. Keith's rendition of self-penned "El Cerrito Place" (recently and successfully covered by Charlie Robison) and "Back to Austin" are pure Gattis. "Reconsider" is currently getting airplay on several Americana and alt/country stations.



With Yoakam's new release and rebirth in popularity comes a new realization of the talents of Keith Gattis. Big City Blues was released a couple years ago and has now been re-released. DON'T MISS IT THIS TIME AROUND! It borders on brilliant. Like Yoakam, Gattis refuses to fall into the normal packaging that success via the usual Nashville channels requires. But make no mistake, we'll be hearing a great deal from Mr. Gattis in the future, whether Nashville embraces him or not. This is just the beginning. I'd hate to be the one to break the news to Dwight, but he may soon be losing a guitar player."

Gattis Status

Yolanda | Somewhere down the road, CAL | 02/12/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In these days of washed out songs and lyrics, Gattis still keeps it true to the heart with emotion packed writing and even better from the heart playing. The voice stronger than ever belting out the lost and heartache that goes into finely crafted tunes to be appreciated for years to come.



At such a young age, He has worked with such an array of talented musicians it shines thru in every track. Raw, contemplative, with a smile behind the tears.



I highly recommend *Big City Blues* to Anyone that enjoys

feeling pain or happiness thru music."

KICK BUT COUNTRY

Berta | 05/10/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"You will NOT be sorry for buying this cd. I am on my second copy already. I wore out the first. You become addicted to his voice and his accent. Keith Gattis RULES!"