Guitar virtuoso Alastair Greene has artfully managed a dynamic solo career while contributing to the music of notable artists such as Grammy-winner Alan Parsons and soul blues Grammy nominee Sugaray Rayford. Greene's latest release, STANDING OUT LOUD is a commanding declaration poised to solidify his position as a seasoned veteran in the blues rock world.
With STANDING OUT LOUD (his 11th solo record), Greene set out to create an honest, no-nonsense record that recalls the spirit of his favorite music from the 1960's and 70's. For that purpose, he headed to Nashville in January 2024, knocking out eight of the album's eleven songs. His partner in this endeavor was Nashville stalwart JD Simo, who co-produced with Greene and engineered the tracks in his own House of Grease studio.
The first single from the new album is “Am I To Blame?”
Greene says, “I had this skewed blues riff I put with an aggressive shuffle beat. It’s definitely a rocked up blues tune and a fun story. If you come up playing countless bar gigs or have spent a lot of time in bars you tend to see some pretty interesting things that are good inspirations for songs.”
With a strong batch of original songs rooted in blues and southern rock traditions, STANDING OUT LOUD builds upon the momentum created by his critically acclaimed solo releases of recent years. "Teaming up with Ruf Records for this album feels like a natural and perfect fit for the progression of my career," says the California native and multi-charting Billboard artist that Blues Music Magazine called "a major talent in the blues-rock category."
With the album complete, Greene is itching to hit the road, starting with his Ruf Blues Caravan dates with Eric Johanson and Katarina Pejak. His 2024 tour schedule will include festival and club dates across the U.S. and over 40 European dates. "I've toured Europe many times as the guitarist with the Alan Parsons Live Project, and I'm excited to be bringing my music to the people."
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WHAT THE MEDIA HAS TO SAY ABOUT ALASTAIR GREENE...
"Greene is a skilled, articulate songwriter with vocal and guitar talents to match... Alastair's tone is impeccably rich and complex, which will endear him to guitar fans everywhere, and he uses it to get the most out of every note." —Rock & Blues Muse
“Alastair Greene is a highly respected guitar player who was an integral part of the Alan Parsons Project. He is the equal of any and better than most.” —Blues Matters Magazine
Fronting a power blues-rock trio, guitarist Alastair Greene breathes in sulfuric fumes and exhales blazing fire. Greene is doing his best songwriting and singing ever.” —Downbeat Magazine
“Alastair Greene is killing it! He is singing great, writing great, he is at the height of his powers.” —Joe Bonamassa
“A major talent in the Blues Rock category” —Blues Music Magazine
RUF RECORDS CARAVAN TOUR
with Eric Johanson and Katarina Pejak
April 17 Wed DE- Karlsruhe - Jubez
April 18 Thu BE- Menen - CC de Stijger
April 19 Fri DE- Kobelen - Cafe Hahn
April 20 Sat DE- Isernhagen - Bluesgarage
April 21 Sun DE- Stuttgart - Merlin
April 23 Tues AU- Wien - Reigen
April 24 Wed DE- Lichtentanne - St. Barbara
April 25 Thu DE- Berlin - Roadrunners Paradise
April 26 Fri DE- Worpswede - Musichall opt.
April 27 Sat DE- Jodelund - Gerds Jukejoint
April 28 Sun DE- Dortmund - Piano
April 30 Tues DE- Rimsting - Bluesclub Chiemgau
May 2 Thu DE- Epstein - Wunderbar
May 3 Fri DE- Forst - Manitu
May 4 Sat DE- Rheine - Hypothalamus
May 5 Sun DE- Bonn - Harmonie
ALASTAIR GREENE U.S. TOUR DATES
May 17 Fri Evansville, IN - Mojo’s Boneyard
May 18 Sat Warrenton, MO - Blue House Theater
May 19 Sun Cape Girardeau, MO - House Concert
May 24 Fri Tuscon, AZ Monterey Court
May 25 Sat Silvery City, NM - Silver City Blues Fest
May 30 Thu Lamar, CO - Buzzards Roost
May 31st Fri Greeley, CO - Greeley Blues Jam
June 1 Sat Colorado Springs, CO - Stargazers
June 4 Tues Harrah’s - South Lake Tahoe
(AG guest of Buddy Emmer Blues Band)
June 5 Wed Reno, NV TBA
June 6 Thur San Francisco TBA
June 7 Fri San Jose, CA - The Poor House Bistro
June 8 Sat Livermore, CA - Almost Famous Wine
June 9 Sun Santa Barbara, CA - Soho
June 12 Wed Las Vegas - Sand Dollar Lounge
June 13 Thur Las Vegas - Sand Dollar Downtown
June 15 Sat Alpine, AZ - Alpine Valley Blues Festival
June 16 Sun Phoenix, AZ - The Rhythm Room
June 27 Thu - Sanford, FL - The Alley
June 28 Fri St Petersburg, FL - St. Pete Summer Jam
June 29 Sat Masaryktown, FL - The Winery Concert Series
June 30 Sun Pensacola, FL - Seville Quarter
ALASTAIR GREENE SWEDEN, UK, and GERMANY TOUR
July 7 Sun SW Knislinge - Time To Rock Festival Sweden
July 9 Tues UK Ramsgate - Red Arrow Music Club
July 10 Wed UK Oxford The Bullingdon
July 11 Thu UK London - The Slaughtered Lamb
July 12 Fri UK Leamington Spa - Temperance
July 13 Sat DE Gaildorf - Gaildorf Bluesfestival
ALASTAIR GREENE U.S. TOUR DATES
July 27 Sat Sequine, TX - Powerplant (Solo)
Aug 2nd Fri Canyon Lake, TX Maven’s (Startsville)
Aug 22, 23, and 24 Durango Blues Train - Telluride, CO
TO BE CONTINUED
RUF RECORDS CARAVAN FALL TOUR
with Eric Johanson and Katarina Pejak
Sept 21 Sat DE Salzgitter -Kniki
Sept 23 Mon AT Salzburg - Rockhaus
Sept 24 Tues DE -Erlenbach, Beavers
Sept 26 Thu DE Oberhausen - Zentrum Altenberg
Sept 27 Fri DE Reichenbach - die Halle
Sept 28 Sat NO Oslo - Skedsmo Bluesclub
Sept 30 Sun DE Weinheim - Muddys Club
Oct 01 Tues AT Rankweil - Alten Kindo
Oct 02 Wed CH Frick - Monti
Oct 03 Thu CH Rubigen - Hühle Hunzigen
Oct 04 Fri CH Frauenfeld - Eisenwerk
Oct 05 Sat DE Twist - Heimathaus
Oct 06 Sun DE Münster - Jazzclub
Oct 07 Mon DK Kolding - Godset
Oct 09 Wed DK Odense - Dexter
Oct 10 Thu TBA
Oct 11 Fri SE Norrköpping - Bla Kaktus
Oct 12 Sat TBA
UK TOUR MORE DATES TBA
Oct 19 Sat - UK Sittingbourne Kent - Bournefest 2024
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