SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN exploded upon the music scene in 2000 with their debut cd EXOTIC DANCER BLUES. The reviews for the Cd were some of the best of the year. The band self describes their sound as "Very Hard and Heavy Blues Rock." The band features the vocals of Eric Johns, the guitar work of David T. Chastain and the powerhouse rhythm section of Kevin Kekes on bass and Mike Haid on drums.

"S G Double 20" (Southern Gentlemen 2020) SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN's newest release, will undeniably expand the band's ever growing legions of fans with its unique mixture of hard rock, metal and blues.

Originally "Double Your Pleasure" was the band's second album and David handled the vocals. David recently explained this new release, "After working with Eric on numerous albums I knew that he would do the songs a lot more justice than I did so I approached him with the idea of redoing the vocals. After hearing the tracks with Eric I am so glad he did. It sounds like a totally new album. It brings a real voice to the tracks. He also rewrote the lyrics and melodies to one of the tracks and we added 2 singles we had released over the last couple of years to bring the new album to market. I remixed and remastered the tracks to bring them up to 2020 standards."

David states, "Listening to the album will obviously bring back memories of the great 70's & 80's blues rock bands such as early ZZ Top, Robin Trower and Hendrix influences but in a heavier modern format. Everyone always talks about the great rock guitar during that era, and that is what I wanted to try to recreate. That was the style of music that I was first attracted to when I started playing. This isn't a typical neoclassical shred album."

The guitarist continues, "I have always had that blues rock feel in my playing even on my metal Cds. I remember people complaining that I bent too many strings during the shred days!"

The guitarist further adds, "On this Cd we decided to sometimes extend the solo sections to create more of a jamming atmosphere. That was something everyone in the band was thrilled to do. It is hard to pick a favorite track because they're all so kickin' from top to bottom. However Eric's vocals on 'I Languish For You' are beyone exceptional."

Mike Haid and Kevin Kekes, both well known artists on their own, power the foundation that provides the groove that all the songs seem to thrive. Mike has played on Cds with heavyweights like Joe Stump, Michael Harris, Gus G and many others. Kevin has played with Chastain, Vainglory and Damien. This is a seasoned and well-respected rhythm section, to say the least.

SG (SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN), with their new recording S G Double 20, have created a great Cd perfect for music fans looking for something new and different - - heavy as hell and jamming to the max and now with amazing vocals! The band hopes their fans enjoy listening to the Cd as much as they did recording it!







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SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN "Double Your Pleasure"

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