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'Devil's Train' CD Review

Lincoln Journal Star
August 24, 2001
Clubland

by Kent Wolgamett

Usually this space contains a rundown of several promising shows set for the upcoming week. But this week, it's time to showcase one act.

Eric Sardinas plays nasty slide-guitar rock 'n' blues, coming out of the Delta roots with a snarling aggressiveness and a frenzied fire. While their styles aren't all that similar, it's easy enough to understand why the 31-year-old California-based guitarist has received some comparisons toStevie Ray Vaughan - he's that exciting.

Sardinas has a new album, "Devil's Train," that flat burns from start to finish. It's full of raw,emotional playing, power-punch beats and scratchy vocals that reflect his Florida youth. This could be Southern rock, but it's got more punch.

Sardinas also can play the blues, as he demonstrates on the Chicago-style "Killin' Time Blues," the Elmore James cover "My Kind of Woman" and "Gambling Man Blues," which features Honeyboy Edwards.

It's been a long time since I've heard a guitarist this impressive on record, and Sardinas has a growing reputation as an electrifying live performer.

So why is all this of interest?

Sardinas and his trio will be at the Zoo Bar Tuesday night -the day "Devil's Night" hits stores.That should guarantee an incendiary show. Cover charge is $6. Be there.