
“If I love classic rock, what new music might I enjoy? I often hear lines by people—usually old-timers, that there is no good new music anymore, and that nothing is ever good as the music from the decade from when the person saying it—grew up. In reality, there is ALWAYS great new music from every generation, and every year. You just have to LOOK. Now the term “classic rock” can be fairly widespread, but to me, would be bands including: Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Beatles, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Rush, The Police, and countless more. With that said, here are just a few new bands worth checking out: I am quite impressed with “61 Ghosts” out of New England, Maine. They range from this driving cut to soulful folk, blues style rock. ”
“The second I heard the guitar on “Black Cadillac,” I knew I was going to be hooked on 61 Ghosts. Killer guitar and tearing vocals by Joe, with solid rocking drums by Dixie Deadwood. Outstanding. ”
— The Hollywood Sentinel
“61 Ghosts hails from New England, fronted by Joe Mazzari (vocals, guitar), who toured and recorded with Johnny Thunders of New York Dolls fame, and rounded out by Dixie Deadwood (drums), formerly playing with blues legend Leo ‘Bud’ Welch. Dixie brings a steady cyclone of power to the striking sound of this powerful duo, blending Mississippi Hill Country Blues and Rock 'n Roll with Mazzari’s memorable voice and searing guitar. Definitely one’s to watch out for!”
— News Blaze
“Joe Mazarri tears between Dylanesque ballads of heartwarming poetry, and rollicking jams of sweat drenched rock and roll. Dixie Deadwood, with arms of steel on percussion rounds out this solid duo to the hilt.”
— Subnormal Magazine
“ 61 Ghosts conjour up the dreamy delta and the gritty mean streets in the same breath. The attitude is as much punk as it is blues, but Mazzari’s lyrics have a poetic quality that adds another compelling dimension, while his guitar solos create a dynamic of their own. ”
— Classic Rock Magazine - Hugh Felder
“61 Ghosts is like being dragged behind an old Harley through the Americana Badlands.”
— Lester Thompson, Music Critic San Francisco Review
“Two well traveled rockers meet up in blues country just as electricity came to the area. Powered with the kind of sincerity that sneaks upon you and makes you a fan before you know it, the power, intensity and passion here make this a keeper for the play list. White kids with the blues and a vision for pushing tradition into the future, this is a lot more fun that you might have expected. By all means check it out.”
— Chris Spector Midwest Record Entertainment Reviews, News, and Views
“Dixie is dedicated to hill country blues, playing the style correctly and passionately. Deep blues indeed. ”
— Blues Revue Magazine