Spanish rock guitarist / songwriter Javier Vargas established in the USA during the Seventies, working as session musician for many and playing on several bands. In 1990 he put together his own outfit, VARGAS BLUES BAND, and many of his albums feature major guests ranging from Glenn Hughes to Jack Bruce. Vargas’ popular song, “Blues Latino”, was recorded by Carlos Santana and released worldwide on his 1994 album “Santana Brothers”.
Since then VARGAS BLUES BAND has released several albums, and Vargas involved on various projects, such as ‘Vargas, Bogert & Appice’ alongside the legendary Carmine Appice (drums), Tim Bogert (bass) and Paul Shortino (vocals).
Now VARGAS BLUES BAND is releasing a new album titled “Stoner Night“. There’s some important things to note about this new LP: this is not ‘stoner rock’, and the VARGAS BLUES BAND isn’t that ‘blues-rock with latin touches’ anymore.
“Stoner Night” is rocking Seventies / Eighties influenced classic hard rock / classic rock, with a bluesy foundation, yeah, but rock n’ rollin’ and quite punchy overall. Vargas is a top player on par with any of the greats from the genre, and his band is tight & oiled, with two very good lead vocalists in British Jon Byron Jagger (nephew of Mick Jagger) and Merrick Wells.
Tracklist:
01. Talking Loud (04:17)
02. Driving Through the Night (04:12)
03. Stoner Nights (03:36)
04. Take Me to the River (03:32)
05. Champagne & Reefer (05:32)
06. Smokestack Lightning (02:37)
07. Little Queenie (04:04)
08. Blues the Healer (04:44)
09. Mind Control (03:36)
10. Blues is the Power (03:40)
Vargas Blues Band – Stoner Night (2023)
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