Mollydooker Scooter Merlot & the blues of Davy Knowles

At 23 years of age, Davy Knowles looks more like a teen heart throb than a bluesman, but appearances can be deceiving. He tore up the U.S. music scene playing over 400 gigs backing and playing with the likes of Gov’t Mule and Warren Haynes. His latest CD was produced by Peter Frampton and Joe Satriani calls him his favorite modern day bluesman. His chief influences are Rory Gallagher, Robert Cray, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Mark Knopfler. He’s a tremendous electric guitarist, but you can really see him shine on the acoustic numbers I’ve included. Enjoy!


Saving Myself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swU5og9-UaE

Riverbed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyJSduGyy1w&feature=related

Come Home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgYAScGdd9Y&feature=related

Impromptu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3FwOTQc2Us&feature=related

Outside Woman Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZXLuY6EIic&feature=related

Roll Away: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwiszfRd9X4&feature=related

As the Crow Flies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuXgZASu1ZI

Penny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttQX09r7oaU&feature=related

Ain’t No City: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7PtSsbkGdM&feature=related

Red House: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml0aCvlM5Zw&feature=related

Heavy On My Mind: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggzsbdSvCH4&feature=related

And to compliment Davy’s music, I’m featuring a wine that Kris Barber (Facebook friend) recommended: a 2009 Mollydooker Scooter Merlot. I’ve really come to love Mollydooker wines. The Scooter,which was aged in 40% new oak, has a bouquet of plum, mulberry, black currant, cedar, and spice. It’s full-bodied on the palate and delivers intense flavors of ripe blackberry and succulent black cherry, with a long, lingering finish. Even though it’s young, it’s showing some nice complexity. Thanks for the recommendation, Kris. It pairs nicely with the smooth blues of Davy Knowles.

Cheers!