` peternovelli.com “fine guitar blues… Novelli arises as a versatile artist..surprises with enormous stylistic variety” – Bluesnews (Europe) This one is a humdinger! Modern day Baton Rouge-by-way-of New Orleans and Texas-tinged blues from one of the best blues-rocking guitarists I've heard in quite a spell…Novelli's colorful, tangy vocals enhance all the remaining songs… Two thumbs Up! - Gary von Tersch, Big City Blues Magazine “…It was hot stuff…” - Rudraneil Sengupta on Frenchman St New Orleans Wall Street Journal/LiveMint.com Guitarist-singer-songwriter Peter Novelli released his debut CD after working much of the past decade with zydeco/cajun bands. Recorded in Baton Rouge/New Orleans (where Novelli and his band live), the CD is getting a lot of radio play, appearing on blues/roots charts and collecting critical acclaim. Along with the late Gatemouth Brown’s rhythm section, guests include Dr. John, Paul Barrere (Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt), Augie Meyers, Greg “Fingers” Taylor (Jimmy Buffett)and more top players. The historic Slim Harpo tracks feature James Johnson and Rudy Richard from Harpo’s original band, the late Raful Neal, and interviews. Novelli’s live shows feature his compelling original songs and some roots covers. He weaves soulful guitar-driven blues-roots-rock with his gravelly vocals, New Orleans funk or the relentless groove of zydeco, all soaked in a Louisiana flavor with a dancing beat. Novelli’s band includes: Darryl White, drums, from New Orleans. He’s toured/recorded with Tab Benoit, Chris Thomas King, Dr. John, Cyril Neville and many more. He’s a Sabian cymbal artist. Sandy Maillho is a veteran New Orleans bassist; he’s worked with countless New Orleans blues/R&B artists. Suzie Leger, a long-time New Orleans entertainer. Her unique style on the frottoir (rubboard) has enabled Suzie to perform with a diversity of bands from zydeco to blues, rock to jazz. photo by Ron Berard, Time Magazine p p e e t t e e r r N N o o v v e e l l l l i i B B a a n n d d Louisiana roots and blues