16 April 2021
Will Porter is a San Francisco-based singer with a deep, gritty baritone voice. He sings the blues with the sound of one who understands that sooner or later, everything passes. Life may be a battle. Love may fade. Still, good times also happen. There are times he’s grateful for something as basic as just the shoes on his feet. Porter’s voice lends a leathered authenticity to the lyrics no matter what he’s singing about.
This album features him in the company of some of New Orleans’ greatest musicians as guest stars, including Dr. John, Bettye LaVette, the Meter’s guitarist Leo Noncentelli and the Yellow Jackets bassist Jimmy Haslip, with the Womack Brothers (The Valentinos) on background vocals. The core band is Todd Duke on guitar, Thaddeus Richard (TREME) on keys, Brian Quezergue (Wild Magnolias) on bass, and the late Bernard ‘Bunchy’ Johnson or Doug Belote (Tab Benoit) on drums. The album was recorded in New Orleans. Renowned Crescent City legend War