Blues circuit guitarist/singer Davis Coen's most recent accomplishments have included original instrumental music on the DVD release of director Martin Scorsese's PBS special 'The Blues'; backup guitar on the lastest album by recently passed "Queen of the Mississippi Hillcountry Blues Singers" Jesse Mae Hemphill, entitled 'Dare You To Do it Again' (along with live vocal/guitar performances on its DVD accompaniment); and as often as three times daily airtime on XM Satellite Radio, channel 74, through spring/summer '06; achieving No. 1 position for the week of July 8th. In addition Coen's music gets sporatic airplay on Sirius Satellite radio as well as numerous other blues programs in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and South America.
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.......Coen has been touring the U.S. since his teens, mostly as a solo acoustic guitar and vocal act, but currently joined by bass and drums performing as an electric trio. Davis commonly plays clubs, bars, theaters, and festivals throughout the Southeast, being based out of Charleston, South Carolina. He has also enjoyed a dozen tours of Europe, promoting his 3 album releases, Cryin' the Blues '95, Blues From the Get-Go '99, and Can't Get There From Here (Jan. 24th '06).
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......He has shared a bill or opened for many classic blues artists such as James Cotton, Junior Wells, Koko Taylor, Big Jack Johnson, North Mississippi All-Stars, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Eddie Kirkland, and Britain's John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers.
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......This past March Davis played at a clean-up kickoff in Biloxi, Mississippi for a Katrina relief effort, performing before the Mayor and the City of Biloxi.

REVIEWS

Billtown Blues Association

Davis Coen
Can't Get There From Here
219 Records 1006
 

A nice slice of Americana, Can't Get There From Here is nothing short of a beautiful piece of work. Singer, songwriter, great guitarist and extraordinary storyteller, Davis Coen manages to blow away the fog and tell it like it is. Folk, blues and country blend for a sound that is warm and comfortable as my old denim. Bottom line...Davis Coen is the real deal. Twenty-nine and based out of Charleston, South Carolina, Coen sings what he knows, directly from the heart. While better than half of the CD's tunes were written by Coen, he manages to take possession of the well-chosen covers, giving them his own twist, while showing the utmost respect for the original authors. Davis shows a deep love and knowledge of the Blues. This is much more than a musical style: it is the essence of life. Nothing profound here, just life on life's terms. This is real, real powerful and directly from the heart. It's also easy on the ears. Who could ask for more? Can't Get There From Here is about as good as it gets. If you're looking for the latest fad, pass this one by. Davis Coen is here to stay. - Bill Wilson

Living Blues

Davis Coen Blues From the Get-Go
(Soundview Production SP 1002)
With only his acoustic guitar, harmonica, and voice - and a bassist and
drummer on a couple of tracks - Davis Coen Strikes an old-fashioned note.
Harking back to the traditional folk blues, he has produced a refreshing
album, thanks in large to his witty, sometimes R-rated lyrics. - PJK



Blues Revue (November 1999)

Davis Coen writes deep-rooted American folk-blues, dropping hints of jug bands, Delta slide and good ol' porch guitar jams on Blues From the Get-Go (Soundview 1002). A dozen stripped-down originals center on Coen's fingerpicked guitar and low tenor. He's a storyteller with vibrant imagery and wit. Best cut: "D.E.A. Blues," with twisted slide riffs, tortured snare and bass, and demented vocals.