Gary Allegretto - Blues On The Trail (2018)

"Blues on the Trail" is a rare collection of 12 captivating songs (10 original) that take the listener far away on a diverse and intriguing journey. The album is unlike anything you've heard - seamlessly mixing the genres of Blues and Western music. It captures and celebrates the spirit of this historic connection while being fresh and new. Within a month of it's release it received eight 2018 AWA Award nominations including Best Artist, Best CD, and six songs for Best Song! It's being hailed as a masterpiece by critics and DJ's alike. Here's just a sample of the praise:

"Gary Allegretto masterfully weaves his impressive style of Western music with his unique approach to the Blues in a manner that would make Leadbelly proud. Each of the tracks play like a short story spinning tales of late night campfires, riding the open range, and love lost or found while testing one’s own mortality. With his own extraordinary musicianship backed by the stellar guitar work of his good friend Ian Espinoza, Allegretto gallops past standard Western fare and delivers a gem of a record.” ~DJ Greg Schultz, KGNU, Boulder, CO

"Pure entertainment, Blues on the Trail is a gift to Western music, raising the bar high for quality and professionalism. Drawing on the deep roots of the blues and cowboy music, the traditional and original tunes shine with originality and impressive talent. Rich with varied musical artistry and inspired lyrics, the recording offers humor, adventure, history, matters of the heart, and more. ~Margo Metegrano, The Center for Western and Cowboy Poetry

"I love Gary Allegretto’s new release “Blues on the Trail". Gary's music is important to the IWMA, because it's not standard fare. His unique and fresh approach to Western music brings new life to the genre, keeping it interesting to its fanbase.” ~Marvin O’Dell, President, International Western Music Association (IWMA)

“Raises the bar of Cowboy/Western Music to a new level. I love every track and cannot pick a favorite - with every listen your ears will celebrate the gifts Gary brings. I cannot praise it enough. My choice for "CD of the Year" for sure and truly a masterpiece for the ages!” ~DJ Barbara Richhart, CowTrails, KCEG Colorado Springs and KSJD Cortez, CO

“A riveting, musical adventure. 'Blues on the Trail' takes you at full gallop across the American landscape; on a ride you won't soon forget!" ~Peter Bruce, Under Western Skies, KAFF Radio, Flagstaff AZ