Upstart Louisiana Bluesman D.K. Harrell Makes Sizzling Alligator Debut with 'Talkin’ Heavy' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

Upstart Louisiana Bluesman D.K. Harrell Makes Sizzling Alligator Debut with 'Talkin’ Heavy' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

Most artists signed to the premier blues label, Alligator, have established careers; however, occasionally, youthful talent emerges, such as Louisiana-born D.K. Harrell, a skillful guitarist, accomplished songwriter, and powerful vocalist. The 27-year-old Harrell is already playing blues festivals globally and was a headliner at the Chicago Blues Festival this past week. This is Harrell’s second album, having debuted on Little Village with The R…

ALBUM REVIEW: D.K. Harrell Struts His Stuff in High Style on ‘Talkin’ Heavy’

D’Kieran Harrell clearly loves his work. With every exuberant turn of phrase, and each sharp guitar lick, the Louisiana-born showman displays a pure joy in performing that’s hard to resist. Intended for both blues purists and fans of a broader range of roots styles, his stellar sophomore album, Talkin’ Heavy, combines all manner of sounds in one supremely satisfying package.Between his robust yet relaxed singing and fluid yet piercing fretwork, …