Guitarist David T. Chastain made a strong impact in 2000 with Exotic Dancer Blues, the blues‑rock album released under his Southern Gentlemen project. The record earned enthusiastic reviews worldwide, praised across rock, blues, metal, and mainstream music press. With the Georgia Blues Dawgs, Chastain pushed even deeper into the blues. Their album Hard Times delivers eleven tracks that balance grit, emotion, and powerful guitar work — appealing both to blues purists and fans of high‑energy blues‑rock. From the upbeat opener “Let Me Love You” to the slow, aching closer “Don’t Be Cruel,” Chastain plays with the confidence of a seasoned performer. Chastain has said that working with Southern Gentlemen reminded him how enjoyable music can be when it’s direct, unpretentious, and rooted in feeling. With Hard Times, he aimed to move further from rock and closer to traditional blues, while still keeping the edge and drive that define his style. Tracks like “Lies” and “Don’t Be Cruel” highlight his love for minor‑key blues, while songs such as “Let Me Love You” and “I Can’t Refuse” showcase the energetic side that continues to excite guitar fans.
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Define Your Terms
Love Affair Gone Bad
I Languish for You
Let Me Love Your
Hard Times
I Can’t Refuse
You Should Be Ashamed (Instrumental)
Don’t Be Cruel
True Blue
