EG Kight - Reviews

The album “Sticks & Strings” moves entirely within an acoustic framework. The guitarist, singer and songwriter EG Kight is supported by Gary Porter on the drums, who also skillfully lets the harmonica howl, and guitarist Ken Wynn. Nine of the ten songs were written or co-written by Kight and offer a rough variety of blues and roots music. There is also a cover version of Gregg Allman's "Come And Go Blues". In her lyrics, however, the musician hardly offers anything different than many of her male colleagues. This ranges from resignation over a failed relationship ("All Things Considered") and one Story about what got her through difficult times ("God, Goats And Guitars"; with Kight's mother Miriam as backing singer), up to the closing anthem "I Won't Ever Give Up". It's always about relationships, the good and the bad. "Two Sides To Every Story" - there are always two sides to a story with her. This all comes out of the speakers completely calmly because it is clear that EG Kight has experienced and suffered through a lot of it himself. In a constantly changing musical landscape The award-winning artist with her penetrating voice stands for contemporary blues, well-arranged songs and real southern charm. - Germany

FROM CHICAGO BLUES GUIDE

Veteran singer/songwriter EG Kight has been a blues treasure since the ‘90s after a career in country music that included a regular gig on Nashville Now. A Georgia native, she heats up the stage with a rich mid-range voice and fires on all cylinders in this intimate set that comes across with the feel of a house concert.

FROM BLUES IN THE SOUTH MAGAZINE:

Kight's southern roots run deep, from a grandfather who was a preacher to a friendship with Koko Taylor. Originally playing and singing white gospel and country music, she switched to the blues on hearing Koko…

This is indeed a beautiful album. …the dobro, regular guitars, harp, harmonies and drums create a sweet, blues sound. … there is some excellent guitar work throughout the album. EG also pays attention to the songs her fans request and she always endeavors to include one or two on her albums. … we get "Evil", this is impressive. …the album closes with a beautiful cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", very well suited to EG's style and approach. All in all, this comes rather highly recommended.

- Blues in the South, Exmouth, Devonshire England

FROM BLUES MUSIC MAGAZINE:

"Meeting Koko Taylor was the seminal moment in her musical influence and released her immense talent in a blues/americana-based brew that few female vocalists can replicate. Her vocals zone right into your heart and soul and her lyrics do as well.
A ray of hope ends the CD with her rendering of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." It's the finest version I've ever heard. Wynn and Porter's chorus enhances Kight's empathetic lead in a chills-inducing listen."

- July 2021 issue, page 48

FROM BIG CITY BLUES MAGAZINE:

"...Kight’s ninth album since she earned a Blues Music Award nomination in 2004 as Best New Artist. (She has since been nominated six more times, including for both Traditional and Contemporary Female Artist of the Year.)
Eschewing a full band format, she and her acoustic guitar are teamed with electric guitarist Ken Wynn and percussionist/harmonicat Gary Porter on a cruise through eleven tunes.
Demonstrating a fearless approach, the trio of musicians ambitiously covers a triad of blues classics.
Among the remaining eight tracks, the prevailing theme is the hoary blues trope of unrequited or thwarted love and the wisdom thereby gained from it.
...compelling music in a trio setting."

FROM AMERICAN SONGWRITER MAGAZINE:

"Popularly known as “the Georgia Songbird” and imbued with the influence of the legendary Koko Taylor, EG Kight sets a standard all her own.
A singer and musician specializing in Chicago blues, she’s as classy, sassy, confident and credible as they come.
The winner of multiple Blues Music Award nominations, she renews her storied standing with her first album in nearly a decade. Though several of its songs are standards — Willie Dixon’s “Evil,” Robert Johnson’s classic “Come On In My Kitchen” and a singular take on Leonard Cohen’s moving “Hallelujah” in particular — they blend effortlessly with Kight’s searing and spirited originals.
Kight provides new hues for the blues while ensuring they remain compelling and engaging all at the same time."