Dave Alvin, founder of The Blasters, is one of America's finest songwriters and guitarists, blending Rockabilly, Blues, Country and Roots Rock into a sound that's unmistakably his own. Recorded live at the famous Continental Club in Austin, Texas, Interstate City captures Alvin and The Guilty Men at the peak of their powers, delivering passionate performances that perfectly showcase his outstanding songwriting and electrifying guitar playing.
Featuring a superb selection of original songs including Interstate City, Out In California, Museum Of Heart, Dry River and the classic Long White Cadillac, alongside inspired interpretations of songs by Jim Ringer, Woody Guthrie and Chuck Berry, this is a live album full of warmth, energy and authenticity. Critics have praised Interstate City as one of those rare concert recordings that actually surpasses many of the original studio versions.
Whether you're already a fan of Dave Alvin's work with The Blasters or discovering his solo career for the first time, Interstate City is an outstanding introduction to one of the true masters of American roots music.
