Bluestone's Track of the Day: Om Shakti Om

Om Shakti Om was realeased on Trevor Hall's 2008 album This Is Blue. Trevor was born in South Carolina in 1986; he's a youngin for a bluesman. Well, he's not really a bluesman, but he has the voice and guitar chops for it, as seen in Om Shakti Om. Trevor's first record deal was with Geffen records, who dropped him before This Is Blue was released. He is, now, however, coming into more success than ever before. He has toured with artists including Matisyahu, Colbie Caillat, Ziggy Marley, and the Wailers. Trevor has taken a particular interest in India, to which he donates some of his profits, and has been inspired through meditation. His style is unique, an Ellis Island where reggae meets folk, percussion, and blues. Om Shakti Om is as basic of a blues tune as you will ever hear, but it's done perfectly; a simple, feel-good blues.
Trevor was schooled in classical guitar at Idyllwild Arts Academy in California, and you hear some of the fingerstyle techniques in his music today.
Listen to Om Shakti Om.
Buy this album on Amazon.com: This Is Blue