Rory Block Positively 4th Street: A Tribute To Bob Dylan
Release Date: June 28, 2024
Label: Stony Plain
Renowned blues guitarist Rory Block celebrates Bob Dylan on this soul-stirring tribute which showcases her unparalleled finger-picking and multi-instrumental talents in a heartfelt reinterpretation of Dylan's classics.
Expanding upon her musical territory, Rory Block, acclaimed for her Power Women of The Blues series, now takes on the legendary Bob Dylan at the urging of her fans. "Probably the most persistent and enthusiastic requests from my fans for anything outside of the blues genre has been the repeated calls to record a Bob Dylan tribute," she shares. "As with all my recordings, the songs that move me the most deeply, touching heart and soul, are the ones I choose to record."
Renowned for her finger-picking prowess and traditional blues arrangements, Block has shifted her focus to Dylan's iconic catalog. Most astonishing is that she tackles every instrument herself - acoustic and slide guitars, drums, and acoustic bass - to craft her unique interpretations of Dylan's masterpieces.
Throughout her career, Block has earned a gold album and seven Blues Music Awards, solidifying her status as a premier figure in traditional country-blues. Her commitment to blues preservation and her ability to unearth the soul of each song have garnered praise from the blues and roots music community.
According to The New York Times, "her playing is perfect, her singing otherworldly as she wrestles with ghosts, shadows and legends," while Blues Revue has also lauded her saying, "...Rory Block is one of the greatest living acoustic blues artists... she can hold her own with the legends who inspired her."