Meshach Abednego is a Gospel
blues artist from the Flatbush
area of Brooklyn, NY. Meshach began studying classical and jazz guitar at age 23
and continued to play informally for many years. Inspired by the birth of his
first son in 2013, Meshach decided to try his hand at writing and composing.
== Professional background ==
=== Solo Career ===
His original song “SMS Blues” is a debut release from an old
soul. You can hear the American south in the acoustic arrangement as Meshach
uses the gospel chant of “Save My Soul” as a call for redemption. In
the recording, Meshach masterfully blends the traditions of jazz, gospel and
delta blues to create a uniquely American sound.
Meshach’s music invites you into an intimate space with a
vocal quality that is haunting and beautiful. The arrangements move
effortlessly between graceful jazz
arpeggios and jagged blues
rhythms – while the subject matter of his lyrics are heartbreakingly honest and
revealing. Meshach's music fuses faith
based lyrics with deep blues rhythms driven by powerful bass drum beats.
While inspired by blues legends like Son House, Mississippi John
Hurt, Mahalia
Jackson and Shirley
Ceasar – you can also hear influence from contemporary artists like Jack
White and the Black Keys.
=== Solo Album ===
The single is a positive sign of what to expect from Mr.
Abednego who is working on an EP titled “I AM:” scheduled for release June
21st, 2015. The debut effort will be supported by an American tour in August
and limited engagements in London, Paris and Geneva.

