The difficulty most artists have creating a buzz on debut albums, especially in the blues genre, is partially alleviated on guitarist/singer/songwriter Troy Mercy’s initial foray. That’s due to his extensive history working with some of the most recognizable names in the business.
Fans of the Fabulous Thunderbirds might recognize Mercy as that band’s guitarist for a number of years in the early 2000s (replacing Kid Ramos), although under the last name Gonyea (there were some self-released earlier albums under this moniker too). He has also toured and/or recorded with roots music legends like Booker T. Jones, Jerry Portnoy, and Howlin’ Wolf’s guitarist/right-hand man Hubert Sumlin.
But now, taking the Mercy name brings…