Gyasi Releases Blues Single "Poor Boy" Ahead of SONGS FROM THE HOLLER LP

Gyasi has released a new deep-blues instrumental single, 'Poor Boy,' out August 20th. It is the second single from the West Virginia native's new blues album 'Songs from the Holler,' out September 18th via Alive Naturalsound Records.

Gyasi does something unexpected with his new album Songs from the Holler - he trades his signature high-voltage rock 'n' roll for the humble sounds of home. Born and raised in the rugged hills of a West Virginia holler, Gyasi returns to his roots and the solitary mountains of his youth, celebrating the music he first encountered as a child by recording a vibrant folk-blues album. Nearly captured in the wild with just two microphones, the songs on Songs From The Holler feel authentic and heartfelt. The album blends familiar blues classics and forgotten gems from the likes of Robert Johnson, Blind Blake, Lightnin' Hopkins, Leroy Carr and others, along with four original tracks, highlighting Gyasi's tasteful guitar work and his genuine connection to this music. Songs from the Holler is an artful oddity whose sounds will carry you back to a world long past.

On his latest single, the instrumental acoustic track 'Poor Boy,' Gyasi showcases some brilliant guitar work rooted in his love for the originators of the blues. It's a heartfelt traditional folk tune that he arranged and delivers with sincerity.

Gyasi's new blues album Songs from the Holler comes out September 18th via Alive Naturalsound Records.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Preachin' (Robert Johnson)

2. Motherless Child (Barbecue Bob)

3. Poor Boy (Traditional – arr. Gyasi Heus)

4. Man From The Mountain (Gyasi Heus)

5. Police Dog (Blind Blake)

6. Hello Central (Lightnin' Hopkins)

7. Banana In your Fruit Basket (Bo Carter)

Side B

1. Drop Down Mama (Sleepy John Estes)

2. Dance Of The Three Rivers (Gyasi Heus)

3. Mama Talk To Your Daughter (JB Lenoir)

4. C'mon Baby (Lightnin' Hopkins)

5. How Long (Leroy Carr)

6. Clog Dance (Gyasi Heus)

7. Sukey Jump (Leadbelly, Steve James – arr. Gyasi Heus)

Gyasi 2026 UK / Europe Tour Dates

Sep 15 Tue - Le Botanique - Bruxelles, Belgium

Sep 18 Fri - Voodoo Daddy's - Norwich, United Kingdom

Sep 19 Sat - Prince Albert - Brighton, United Kingdom

Sep 20 Sun - The Shacklewell Arms - London, United Kingdom

Sep 23 Wed - Moulin du Rousseau - Périgueux, France

Sep 24 Thu - Rock School Barbey - Bordeaux, France

Sep 25 @ Sala Rocksound — Barcelona, Spain

Sep 26 @ Sala El Sol — Madrid, Spain

Sep 30 Wed - Espace culturel Ferdinand Buisson - Tourlaville, France

Oct 1 Thu - La Luciole - Alençon, France

Oct 2 Fri - Quai M- La Roche-sur-yon, France

Oct 3 Sat - Petit Bain - Paris, France

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