October 10, 2025 • 2 mins
Photo: Larry McCray performing at the 2011 Monterey Blues Festival
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Larry McCray is a talented blues guitarist who stands out for his unique sound. He draws inspiration from various styles, especially the classic Delta blues, which is known for its raw emotion and depth. You can hear hints of the legendary B.B. King in McCray's music. Just like King, McCray’s guitar playing is expressive, and his singing is filled with emotion, bringing that deep, soulful vibe that true blues fans love.
What makes McCray special is that he doesn’t just replicate the past; he adds his own modern twist to the blues. He mixes traditional influences with contemporary themes and techniques, making his music both timeless and fresh. This blend of old and new allows him to tell stories that connect with today’s audience while still honoring the rich history of the blues. Overall, Larry McCray is a remarkable artist who keeps the spirit of the blues alive while pushing it in exciting new directions.
"McCray’s latest album, *Heartbreak City*, features tracks like 'Try to Be a Good Man,' 'Heartbreak City,' 'Bye-Bye Blues,' 'Bright Side,' and 'I Knew What I've Done,' among others. Be sure to check it out on Spotify!"
I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues.
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Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0 Wikipedia
Larry McCray is a talented blues guitarist who stands out for his unique sound. He draws inspiration from various styles, especially the classic Delta blues, which is known for its raw emotion and depth. You can hear hints of the legendary B.B. King in McCray's music. Just like King, McCray’s guitar playing is expressive, and his singing is filled with emotion, bringing that deep, soulful vibe that true blues fans love.
What makes McCray special is that he doesn’t just replicate the past; he adds his own modern twist to the blues. He mixes traditional influences with contemporary themes and techniques, making his music both timeless and fresh. This blend of old and new allows him to tell stories that connect with today’s audience while still honoring the rich history of the blues. Overall, Larry McCray is a remarkable artist who keeps the spirit of the blues alive while pushing it in exciting new directions.
"McCray’s latest album, *Heartbreak City*, features tracks like 'Try to Be a Good Man,' 'Heartbreak City,' 'Bye-Bye Blues,' 'Bright Side,' and 'I Knew What I've Done,' among others. Be sure to check it out on Spotify!"
I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Today's topic. Larry McCray. Larry McCray is a talented blues
guitarist who stands out for his unique sound. He draws
(00:21):
inspiration from various styles, especially the classic Delta blues, which
is known for its raw emotion and depth. You can
hear hints of the legendary B. B. King in McCrae's music.
Just like King, mccray's guitar playing is expressive and his
(00:47):
singing is filled with emotion, bringing that deep, soulful vibe
that true blues fans love. What makes McCrae special is
that he doesn't just replicate the past. He adds his
own modern twists to the blues. He mixes traditional influences
(01:13):
with contemporary things and techniques, making his music both timeless
and fresh. This blend of old and new allows him
to tell stories that connect with today's audience while still
honoring the rich history of the blues. Overall, Larry McCrae
(01:40):
is a remarkable artist who keeps the spirit of the
blues alive, pushing it in exciting new directions. Mccray's latest album,
Heartbreak City, features tracks like try to Be a Good Man,
(02:03):
Heartbreak City by by Blues bright Side I knew what
I've done, among others. Be sure to check it out
on Spotify. I'm Gale Nobles An Y're listening to podcasting
(02:24):
Blues
Today's topic. Larry McCray. Larry McCray is a talented blues
guitarist who stands out for his unique sound. He draws
(00:21):
inspiration from various styles, especially the classic Delta blues, which
is known for its raw emotion and depth. You can
hear hints of the legendary B. B. King in McCrae's music.
Just like King, mccray's guitar playing is expressive and his
(00:47):
singing is filled with emotion, bringing that deep, soulful vibe
that true blues fans love. What makes McCrae special is
that he doesn't just replicate the past. He adds his
own modern twists to the blues. He mixes traditional influences
(01:13):
with contemporary things and techniques, making his music both timeless
and fresh. This blend of old and new allows him
to tell stories that connect with today's audience while still
honoring the rich history of the blues. Overall, Larry McCrae
(01:40):
is a remarkable artist who keeps the spirit of the
blues alive, pushing it in exciting new directions. Mccray's latest album,
Heartbreak City, features tracks like try to Be a Good Man,
(02:03):
Heartbreak City by by Blues bright Side I knew what
I've done, among others. Be sure to check it out
on Spotify. I'm Gale Nobles An Y're listening to podcasting
(02:24):
Blues
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