Kenny Wayne Shepherd - 10 Days Out: Blues From The Backroads

Watch Kenny Wayne Shepherd - 10 Days Out: Blues From The Backroads

  • NR
  • 2006
  • 1 hr 46 min
  • 8.9  (19)

Kenny Wayne Shepherd - 10 Days Out: Blues From The Backroads is a musical documentary that captures the essence of the blues through the eyes and ears of modern-day bluesman Kenny Wayne Shepherd. The movie follows Kenny and his band as they travel through the American South, visiting some of the most influential and legendary blues musicians of our time.

Set in 2007, this movie not only features live performances by Shepherd, but also highlights the rich blues tradition of the region. Shot in HD, the cinematography captures the raw and rustic beauty of the countryside as well as the soulful sounds of the blues.

The film takes us on a journey through the backroads of the South. We get to meet and hear from some of the most iconic musicians that the blues has ever produced. Some of the musicians that we get to experience in this documentary include Etta Baker, Honeyboy Edwards, Buddy Flett, and Henry Gray.

Etta Baker, who passed away in 2006 at the ripe old age of 93, was a Piedmont blues pioneer who spent most of her life playing acoustic guitar. Baker is featured in this documentary playing and singing a song titled "Railroad Bill". This is a unique opportunity to see and hear this legendary musician, who was seldom seen outside of her home state of North Carolina.

Honeyboy Edwards was a Delta blues legend who passed away in 2011 at the age of 96. Honeyboy was born in Mississippi and played with Robert Johnson, one of the most influential blues musicians of all time. In this movie, we get to hear Honeyboy play and sing a haunting rendition of "Crossroads". This performance is nothing short of mesmerizing.

Buddy Flett is a white blues musician from Louisiana who learned his craft playing guitar in the juke joints and bars around Shreveport. Buddy gets the chance to join Kenny Wayne Shepherd on stage for a jam session in this movie. The two of them play Buddy's song "Three O'Clock in the Morning". Buddy's guitar work and Kenny's high-octane solos bring the house down.

Henry Gray is another Louisiana-born blues musician who has played with some of the most famous names in blues history, including Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. Henry is featured in this film playing "Sweet Home Chicago". Henry's piano playing and singing are soulful and powerful, and you can see from his performance that the blues is in his blood.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd himself is no slouch when it comes to playing the blues guitar. Kenny started playing when he was just seven years old and was signed to a major label by the time he was eighteen. Kenny has since become one of the most successful blues musicians of our time. He's shared the stage with some of the biggest names in rock and roll, including The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith. In this film, Kenny's guitar playing is top-notch, and his love and respect for the blues are evident in every note that he plays.

Overall, Kenny Wayne Shepherd - 10 Days Out: Blues From The Backroads is a celebration of the blues and the musicians who made it what it is today. The movie is a tribute to the men and women who spent their lives playing and singing the blues, often in obscurity or poverty. It's a testament to the enduring power of a music that started as an expression of pain and sorrow but has become a global phenomenon.

This is a must-watch movie for anyone who loves the blues, or who just loves great music in general. It’s an opportunity to experience the raw emotion and power of the blues, as well as a glimpse into the lives of the people who created it.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd - 10 Days Out: Blues From The Backroads is a 2006 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.9.

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  • Release Date
    2006
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 46 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.9  (19)