Every blues artist has the honor of paying tribute to those who have come before him, yet the duty to make a new contribution to this art form known as the blues. The Griff Hamlin Band wears it's influences proudly on its proverbial sleeve. Great and timeless blues artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Freddie King, John Lee Hooker, and BB King, can be heard throughout this powerful music. The difference is that The Griff Hamlin Band has taken this music to a new level, and a new audience. You've heard many new guitarslingers come along as "The Next SRV," but how many have really kept your attention after the first few songs? You feel like you've heard one, you've heard them all. With this band, every song is a new trip, with it's own story to tell.