G Love

G LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE

Fifteen years and fifteen major label releases later, G. Love and Special Sauce, which now consists of band members Garrett Dutton (G. Love) on guitar/vocals/harmonica, Jeff Clemens on drums, Timo Shanko on bass and Mark Boyce on keyboard, continue on their long, successful run as one of Pollstar’s top 40 grossing touring acts.

It’s been a long, successful run for the Philadelphia native and self-described “hip-hop blues artist,” whose self-titled 1994 Okeh/Epic Records debut was certified Gold on the strength of the MTV hit, “Cold Beverage”. With over 1.5 million records sold worldwide, G. Love continues to bring live music to his fans with over 150+ live performances a year.

“I think of us as a rock and roll group,” explains G. Love. “We definitely incorporate a lot of different flavors, which is why we tried to focus on what we’re known for this time… Making sure the backbeats are funky. Each song tells a unique story, both in subject and musical style.”

Taking advantage of the vast new ways to connect with his fans, G. Love now consistently blogs and fanatically posts videos on YouTube, which track him rehearsing songs in various stages of development. He’s also penned a children’s book, appeared in an independent film, Rigged, produced blues legend John Hammond’s recent album, Push Comes to Shove, and is currently working on his next album to be released by Brushfire Records in 2010.

“This is the age of the independent record label,” he acknowledges. “It’s an exciting and scary time to be doing what we’re doing. The fans have been very supportive. As a touring band with a great base, that’s the rock on which all this is built.” ~ G Love ~

SONG: ~Peace, Love & Happiness~ http://tinyurl.com/UnitedInSong10

ALL ARTISTS