Jimmy Thackery is a guitarist who's frequently and unfairly lumped in with
 such blues-rockers as Walter Trout, Tinsley Ellis and Gary Moore; in fact,
 he's of a rarer and more dignified breed. Early on, Thackery paid some
 valuable dues with the Nighthawks, a D.C.-based touring unit that backed
 the elite of the old school back in the '70s. The fledgling picker learned
 his lessons well, accounting for the tense, down-home vibe that hallmarks
 Thackery's playing, even when he's shredding full-tilt. He's an odd duck
 who somehow manages to work both sides of the aisle; flashing meltdown
 licks to please the meathead contingent while remaining tasteful enough for
 those who prefer their blues on the less gauche, Shepherd-ized side.
 Yessir, I like him!

Chris Paukert
Tour Publicity Professional
Telarc/Heads Up
216-464-2313 ext. 247