BLUES: Chris Beard (8/26)

By Frank De Blase on August 25, 2010

Chris Beard obviously took his time on this one. "Who I Am and What I Do" is the blues guitarist's third CD, and first for Electro Glide Records. Those who have seen Beard before have been blinded by his fleet-fingered flash and been knocked out with his speed and heat. On the new disc there is still plenty of speed and electric intensity, but there's also a new side emerging that could only have come from experience. Early on Beard's singing was more utilitarian; there to convey the story between bursts of guitar. It's apparent that he's worked on his voice, as the ragged growl and wail of earlier outings is now tempered with a soulful croon, making Beard an unbeatable, complete package. It hurts and heals from the inside out. It's the blues after all; it's who he is, and what he does. And it sounds great.

Chris Beard plays Thursday, August 26, 8 p.m. at Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. $10-$12. 325-5600, waterstreetmusic.com.

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