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offers to play along side Byther Smith and even Shirley King (BB's daughter), experience which no doubt fostered his inspiration. But his Chicago successes have not kept him tied to the town as he has recently relocated to the southwestern United States where he has already performed at many large festivals in that region. Furthermore he has shared the stage with groups such as Canned Heat and Sonny Landreth and many others.
Todd's music is best defined as blues-rock with jazz and funk influences. It has been many years since a guitarist has come on the scene and offered the kind of inspiration to young guitarists as did the late Stevie Ray Vaughan. But in mine and others opinion, Todd may well be the one to carry that torch. His manner of soloing, writing and singing is refreshing and inspiring. Trust me readers, we'll be hearing a lot more about this artist.
Blueswalker / www.rootstime.be
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What is instantly recognizable in hearing Todd Tijerina's (read Tee-her-ee-na) CD is the influence of the late Stevie Ray Vaughan and Hendrix on his music. But this is not merely a cheap copy of these legends. No, Todd is a very gifted guitarist who, despite or perhaps because of his knowledge of such masters is able to create his own style and sound. The fact that in 1999 he won the Chicagoland Rory's Blues Competition is certainly a testament to this. Soon afterwards he received
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12th Annual Silver City Blues Festival - Summer Special. June, 2007. V4.1
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Todd Tijerina: Northern New Mexico Guitar Virtuoso. Tijerina's Guitar Wails the Blues. When you think of the great blues guitarist... their sound is echoed by Todd Tijerina. Boy, can this guy bend a note.
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| experience from the show before, but that's the blues." While part of the Chicago Blues scene for three years, Tijerina's blues rock band performed at many of the areas top blues clubs, enjoyed radio play, and won Chicagoland's Rory's Blues Talent Competition, proving it's ability to deliver a top-notch live show. Since then the Todd Tijerina band has received airplay on placeCityChicago's Hambone's Blues Hour, the Blues X-Plosion, and Rich Gordons' Blues Hour. The cutting edge blues act has three Indie music releases, the last two titled "The Lowdown" and "Now."
An undeniable summons for the body to move and groove, with Todd Tijerina on blues guitar and vocals, Matt Tessler on drums, and Marco Topo on bass, the band creates a pulse that is sure to entice and captivate any music fan's whim.
Tijerina really enjoyed the scene at the festival and really made the crowd want more. Tijerina is a guitar virtuoso who loves to transcend via the blues. Don't miss.
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What a treat. The Todd Tijerina experience has the fiery brilliance of a diamond that is turned gently in the sun until the facets all light up. If you like hard driving and vivid blues... Todd Tijerina is for you.
For the past twelve years Todd Tijerina has played his fierce brand of hard driving, modern blues music throughout the Southwest and the Midwest, playing close to 200 shows a year. "We're a live show," says bandleader Tijerina. "We're modern urban blues music. We love to entertain and we're a very high energy group. We love to play, we live to play. Each show is a different
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PRESS QUOTES
"It has been many years since a guitarist has come on the scene and offered the kind of inspiration to young guitarists as did the late Stevie Ray Vaughan. But in mine and others opinion, Todd may well be the one to carry that torch. His manner of soloing, writing and singing is refreshing and inspiring. Trust me readers, we'll be hearing a lot more about this artist." -- Rootstime CD Reviews (review of Now)
"Todd Tijerina’s funk and jazz tinged, high-energy blues guitar playing is instantly recognizable in an era inundated with oh-so-familiar-sounding blues guitarists. His thick guitar tone and fervent phrasing compliment his blues soaked voice and help explain his popularity."-- The Promised Land Entertainment Magazine
"his music is distinctive...his guitar playing has as much power and expression as any guitarist I’ve heard in a short one minute solo....It’s just a matter of time before he gets a major label release." Putnay Thomas, Blues On Stage
"Every once in awhile a person gets a chance to catch a rising star in a venue that years later has them saying, "I can’t believe we saw him here!" Well, Grand Junction, that chance will be yours on Sunday, June 10 at Grande River Vineyards, when the Todd Tijerina Band takes the stage for a night of unforgettable entertainment that will have you shaking your head in wonder for years to come... If you caught their show at The Chameleon Club a couple of years ago, you know what a rare treat seeing them live is!...
His newest release, The Lowdown, is a perfect example of how to take the old and mix in the new to get a feeling of something very special. Besides being a guitar player extraordinaire, Todd has a hand in writing all the songs on The Lowdown. From the opening instrumental you can tell you’re in for a ride you won’t forget. "--
The Promised Land Entertainment Magazine
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"About every decade an artist comes on the horizon that changes the flow for the positive and Todd Tijerina is that vessel. With his self-produced 'The Lowdown' he sets the course for the next generation of Blues-Rock musicians. His tone is the first sign that there is something special going on here. And then there are the songs, the writing; profound, and crafted with a wit that only comes from the universe's powers. Todd Tijerina studied Albert King and yes, you can hear SRV, but what you really hear when you turn it up and listen, is the next premier artist that will unleash his talents on the population and make one think within themselves and help make a change for us all. The lowdown makes me want more, and I'm sure, that's on the horizon. After hearing "The Lowdown" I had to check this artist out and I'm so glad I did. Powerful, vibrant, tight, and what a professional; the stars await this young man. Todd Tijerina, Ya'll best be paying attention, Todd Tijerina is coming and your gonna like it!"-- JaBeaux, KVNF FM www.kvnf.org & Bluedog Entertainment
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"Todd is a tremendous guitarist (with an alluring, slightly gritty voice) accompanied by the well-suited rhythm section of Troy Lawhon (bass) and Matt Tessler (drums)... This album makes me want to hear this trio in concert."
Review in RootsTown Music, Belgium
"...TODD TIJERINA is more ego-free soulman than six-string showboat. Not that he can’t burn a fretboard with the best of ‘em--one spin of his new disc, The Lowdown, proves that--but Tijerina and his band lay down a tune and a rock-solid groove well before the solo sparks fly, not the other way around. Nothing against the over-the-top likes of your Chris Duartes, but it’s nice to hear a guy who puts his audience above his own stroke-fests once in awhile."
Bill Frost--Senior Arts Editor-- Salt Lake City Weekly
"His new album, The Lowdown, showcases Tijerina and his band's many musical gifts, and is well worth the listen...From the first note of each tune, he plays with a confidence and an intensity that immediately draws the listener in. Like all good musicians, he makes his guitar talk, whisper, growl and wail, coaxing emotions from his instrument as if it were alive."--
Rob Williams, Crosswinds Weekly
"This guy is something else! I mean let me tell you!...[Tijerina is] able to blend [his] voice and guitar. The phrasing on both of them is incredible."-- Jackie Gisclar, host of Jabeaux's Blues Session--KAFM Radio, Grand Junction, CO
"Could be a guitarist to watch for."-- Blues Access
"Todd Tijerina knows the blues. From the first note he strikes on his guitar, it's apparent that something great is happening. Tijerina knows the blues can be hot, cool, happy, sad and just about everything in between. He can play shuffles, call and response, slow ballads and bright celebrations.
"He shows off all those sounds and more here. Even more impressive, all of the songs on the disc are original. They're close enough to the classics to provide a frame of reference, but Tijerina's guitar playing and singing are all his own.
"Now, he is from the Chicago area, and it's pretty apparent that Tijerina has picked up a few mannerisms from a number of area players. What he does is take those pieces and assemble them into his own, unique style. A fluid, yet sometimes fiery sound, Tijerina plays with an almost incomprehensible intensity.
"Laid back? Not here. Tijerina and his band charge hard, even in the slower numbers. Can't fault the guys for effort, and the results stack up in the positive column as well. One quality set of songs."-- Aiding & Abetting
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"Todd is one of those who seems to possess the requisite skills to not only succeed but excel in trio form. He's a very talented musician and a dynamic performer, backed by a very solid rhythm section. This is high energy, guitar driven, power trio blues."-- Chicagoland's Chord On Blues News
"Todd's roots are evident, his playing is clean and streamlined, the intensity sneaks up then reaches out and grabs you. It makes you listen."-- Cathy Ray--Editor--Albuquerque Blues Rag
"Todd is a very accomplished guitar player and vocalist. From the first note to the last, he's...On Fire!!!"--
Chicagoland's Chord On Blues News
"Their music is characterized by dazzling guitar work, scintillating vocal harmonies and uplifting rythms that have the dance floor moving from the start of the show until the last note is played."-- New Mexico Sentinal
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