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Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse
Guitar World
|October 2024
HOW A CORNISH AXMAN AND A NEW ORLEANS CHANTEUSE ARE FORGING A FRESH BLEND OF BLUES
FORMED BY GUITARIST Robin Davey, formerly of British blues revivalists the Hoax, and singer Greta Valenti, Beaux Gris Gris & the Apocalypse are one of those bands who know how to put their own spin on things. Based in California, it’s the combined experiences of the founding members growing up on each side of the Atlantic that led to an eclectic take on rootsy rock. Their latest album, Hot Nostalgia Radio, is a tantalizing blend of classic soul and vintage blues, with some truly mesmerizing tones from Davey.
This story is from the October 2024 edition of Guitar World.
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