Casey Bill Weldon, often heralded as the Hawaiian Guitar Wizard, was an influential American blues musician renowned for his expressive bottleneck slide guitar playing and a smooth, resonant voice that framed the tribulations and the sly wit of the pre-war blues era. Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, approximately in 1909 (records vary), Weldon's exact timelines are somewhat blurred by history, but his impact on the blues genre is crystal clear.

Making his mark primarily in the 1930s, Weldon's recording career was prolific, often capturing the hardships and everyday experiences of African Americans during the Great Depression through his music. His work with the Hokum Boys and as a solo artist saw him delve into a range of blues styles, with a particular penchant for the lap steel guitar which lent his music an unmistakable sound, evident in collections like "Casey Bill Weldon Vol. 1 1935-1936" through to "Vol. 3 1937-1938." While not as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the development of the bottleneck guitar technique solidified his status as one of the 'Bottleneck Guitar Trendsetters Of The 1930s.' Even without extensive documentation of his life post-1938, his musical legacy resonates through the blues community and continues to influence musicians to this day.

Genres

Acoustic Blues

Traditional Blues

Latest Release

Blues Everywhere I Go

Casey Bill Weldon

Album - 14 Tracks - Released May 21, 2021