Albert Simpson

@ LuLu's Jan. 27 & 28

The Making of "Roll Your Mind"

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"Albert Simpson is here - long live, bluesy southern rock in the tradition of Greg Allman and Marshall Tucker with the focus on tightly structured songs."
-Peter Bliss-
New York Songwriters Collective

"Albert Simpson shows his personal side on "Roll Your Mind," a new solo album that showcases both his excellent songwriting and performance."
-Wildman Steve, Owner/Program Director
wildmansteveradio.com

“Burly and jovial with a bushy beard that dangles a pigtail, Albert Simpson looks the part of both yesterday and today – and that perfectly captures the spirit of his music.”
— Tom Clarke, Elmore magazine.

      Albert Simpson, from Gadsden, Al., performs mostly solo utilizing percussion instruments like the tambourine and the porchboard, which is an instrument that sounds like a kick drum. With the addition of the guitar and vocals you could close your eyes and think you were listing to a whole band. Simpson’s folksy back porch flavor makes his music feel like an old friend. After performing for over twenty years, this artist is now known as one of the best solo acts on the scene. His southern fried folk funk flavor is intoxicating!

     After recording with Johnny Sandlin, who produced great acts like The Allman Brothers Band and Widespread Panic, Johnny brought his expertise to “Don't Wake Albert”, which was Simpson’s first studio project. The CD received raving reviews in publications such as: Vintage Guitar Magazine, Relix, and Hittin' the Note. It has even been said that it ranks as one of Johnny's best projects, and parallels his work on Widespread Panic's landmark second album.

     Simpson's most current work is titled “Roll Your Mind“. Not only did Albert play all the instruments and write the songs, he also helped produce the record with the help of Mark Turnham from Xcessive Sound. This all original project has an underlying natural earthy tone, and is one of Albert’s most genuine recordings. Performing mostly in the Southeast, he has in the past few years, expanded his touring from coast to coast. Recently filmed by Google and PBS for ad campaigns in the Gulf Coast, Albert is also planning a tour in the UK in the near future.