The Dennis Peters Band's self-titled debut album, which features eight original songs, presents the talent of guitarist and singer Dennis Peters and his supporting musicians, Russ Deinstadt on drums, and Dan Christie on bass.  Russ and Dan provide spot-on rhythm and bottom, but Dennis' star quality guitar is front-and-center.  ( This guy plays the blues as easily as you and I breathe...)
 
This album offers a variety of blues guitar styles, all performed to perfection.
 
Some of the highlights  include:
 
 "Hey Hey Mama"– This track strongly emphasizes the band's overall sound.  If you take the voice of Eric Clapton and the guitar playing of Stevie Ray Vaughn... you get the unique sound of "The Dennis Peters Band."  Listen to the "tubular" Stratocaster sound on this track -- It may be just too good.
 
  "Too Many Nights"– here, Dennis, with his lightning-quick fills sounds very reminiscent of a young Jimmy Page.
 
 "I Got the Blues Baby"– In this song, Dennis uses a slide on his resonator guitar creating a country-blues or "skiffle" sound.
 
 "I've Been Down For So Long"– Dennis' guitar follows his vocals note-for-note, lending a "Delta Blues" sound to this track.
 
"Pancakes" – An instrumental and the last track on the album, has a "ragtime" feel.
 
Whether you are a Blues fan or not, it is impossible not to appreciate this CD.
 
Dennis has established himself as an outstanding blues guitarist and singer and his talents shine here.  The only thing better is a live performance – Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray, Jimmy Page, and yes, Dennis Peters.

Amanda Baughn