If you haven’t yet seen the current issue of Blues Matters (Issue 63) that has just hit my door mat and many good newsagents, there is a review of The Radium and an interview with Virgil, both written by Vicky Martin. Vicky is someone who knows their Blues matters and is highly impressed by Virgil’s playing and even more by his voice. Here’s the conclusion of the CD review:
“Virgil has good technique; he has a very good voice and (God willing) a lifetime to develop his gifts. This album is a great start and we look forward to what is to come.”
The interview offers a fascinating insight into Virgil’s past and how the CD is named after the beer hall in South Africa that Virgil’s father played with his band. Virgil would accompany his Dad to the gigs and would help out with the equipment – so music is definitely in his DNA. Besides which he’s been playing guitar since he was four years old. Sound familiar?
Grab a copy of BM 63 to read the full story – shameless plug. 
Phil
Ars Longa, Vita Brevis
“The guy who has helped the blues industry the most is Joe Bonamassa and I would say he is more rock than some rock stuff, so to me blues is whatever you want it to be!”
Simon McBride in my interview with him in Blues Matters! Issue #56
