Greg Howe - 2017 "Wheelhouse"

 

Greg Howe Goes Back to His Roots for Blistering New Album

Described as his most personal work to date, Greg Howe's new album, Wheelhouse—which will be released on September 1— marks the guitar legend’s highly-anticipated return to solo instrumental work.

Tracks like “Tempest Pulse” and “Throw Down” showcase Howe’s infectious tone and fretboard wizardry while eclectic tracks like “2 In 1” combine a funk-infused vibe with Forties swing. But perhaps one of the biggest highlights on Wheelhouse; and one that long-time followers of Howe’s career will certainly find appealing, is the track, “Shady Lane”.

A song originally written by Howe and his brother back in the early Nineties, on Wheelhouse, "Shady Lane" is given a 21st century spin with an emotionally charged vocal performance by Richie Kotzen (Winery Dogs, Mr. Big). Kotzen also complements his fellow Shrapnel alumni by contributing a blistering guitar solo to the track as well.

Wheelhouse is an album that will once again raise the bar for guitarists, and a fitting return for one of the genre's most dynamically diverse artists.

Track Listing:

1. Tempest Pulse
2. 2 in 1
3. Throw Down
4. Landslide
5. Key to open
6. Push on
7. Let it slip
8. I Wonder
9. Shady Lane (Feat. Richie Kotzen)

Personnel:

    Greg Howe – guitar
    Rochon Westmoreland – bass (track 1, 3, 6, 7, 8)
    Pepe Jimenez – drums (track 1, 3, 6, 7, 8)
    Jon Reshard – bass (track 4)
    Kevin Vecchione – bass (track 2, 9)
    Gianluca Palmieri – drums (track 2, 9)
    Richie Kotzen – guitar vocals (track 9)
    Ronnie Foster – keyboard (track 2)