West of Weird Presents Lazer Lloyd at The Rusty Mule - An Unofficial SXSW Showcase – Thursday, March 16 West of Weird presents Lazer Lloyd on his North American Tour, Thursday, March 16 at The Rusty Mule located at 9201 Highway 290 W, Austin, TX. Doors open at 7 p.m. Advanced tickets are $15 for general admission and $35 for VIP Admission (includes one free drink, Lazer Lloyd’s “America” CD and a West of Weird koozie.) SXSW badge and wristband holders get in FREE! Bring your guitar and hang out for an acoustic jam session after the show. Visit www.westofweirdtx.com for more information.
Join us for a down-home, gritty performance to the soaring heights by the unforgettable live performer and soul doctor…LAZER LLOYD!
Singer/songwriter and virtuoso roots rocker and guitarist, Lazer Lloyd is an electrifying, live performer - joined onstage by a world-class rhythm section with Muddy Shews on bass guitar (Southside Johnny, Springsteen and more) and Shannon Street on drums (Dive House Union).
Critics around the world praise Lloyd's musicianship, singing, songwriting and storytelling. Millions of fans have gathered around the Lazer Lloyd phenomenon stemming from his inspirational live shows and extensive touring combined with his intimate live performances posted on social media.
Major influences include Willy Nelson, BB King, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Jeff Walker, Joni Mitchell, John Prine, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Johnny Cash, Johnny Winter, Wes Montgomery, Ry Cooder, Santana, and Middle Eastern oud.
“Fasten your seatbelts!” wrote 1970s Rolling Stone rock music sage, Gary von Tersch, of the self-titled "Lazer Lloyd" CD. He added, "I'm impressed by Lazer's tight compositions, deeply expressive writing, plangent vocals and crackerjack guitar and harmonica."
"Exuberant vocals and razor sharp guitar work” - DownBeat Magazine
"Lloyd’s guitar skills are impeccable, with a rich, deep vocal delivery...a consummate musician, writer, and storyteller" - Don & Sheryl Crow (Nashville Blues Society)
“Muddy Waters on Steroids” - Bob Mersereau (Canadian Top 100)
"...His lyrics are heady reminders of what people have to constantly put up with.” - The Aquarian Weekly "
"Lloyd handles his guitar like it was an extension of his lanky but sturdy body, and the glorious noise that it emits sounds like wails and squeals emerging directly from his soul." - No Depression
More music and info: http://lazerlloyd.com/video
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