I didn’t want to miss a rare live appearence by Darryl Düus and Papa King, who were playing at Jimmy’s Pub and Brasserie
Sept. 25. I caught their second set which began with a laid back version of ”Call Me the Breeze” then a couple other uptempo blues rockers. Düus’ bluesy gravelly growl and searing leads were an excellent counterpoint to Papa King’s own Tom Waits meets Dr. John’s growl as well as his steady acoustic playing. Düus had pretty girls dancing at his feet, which was a pleasure to see.
Not only did he do a wicked job howling the blues at Jimmy’s Pub’s Friday jam, but he also tore the roof off Jimmy’s again with Papa King, laying down some gravelly rhythm acoustic guitar.
Papa King live performances are few and far between, so I always look forward to his gripping Dr. John-style gravelly baritone,affable delivery and Delta style acoustic playing. Düus adds the electricity and did so, Sept. 25, which makes them work about perfect with each other.
— By Richard Amery, L.A. Beat Editor
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