John Oates Pays Tribute To “Arkansas”
John Oates pays tribute to the voices that became before him — including Delta bluesmen, country yodelers and old-time folksingers — with next month‘s “Arkansas.” Released on February 2nd, the solo record finds Oates fronting an electrified string band – the Good Road Band – that includes mandolin player Sam Bush and guitarist Guthrie Trapp. Together, the musicians take a layered, plugged-in approach to traditional songs from the American roots-music songbook, beefing up the mix with a handful of originals. Included in the mix is Oates’ own “Arkansas,” which pays tribute to the state’s musical legacy.
