Brad Dubay

With singing and guitar playing straight out of the late 60s and early 70s blues rock era and bringing to life in its most authentic form, Brad Dubay has revived “that” lost sound that so many have longed for. He is influenced by artists such as The Allman Brothers Band, Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, and The Beatles. His debut album Planet 9 perfectly captures his blend of hard-hitting blues, melodic instrumentals, and old school hard rock. His music delivers the raw energy and soulful phrasing that makes him truly exceptional.

Recorded at Mystic Valley Studio in Boston and mixed/mastered at Welcome To 1979 in Nashville, his debut album Planet 9 showcases Brad Dubay at his finest. The all-original vinyl album master disks were cut at Welcome To 1979, completing a true full analog process throughout. “Going full analog, with absolutely no digital manipulation, brings out a unique and special sound,” says Brad Dubay. You can certainly feel it. Even the light touches of reverb were done with vintage physical plate and spring system units in the studios. No pedals on the guitar work enlightens players and listeners alike as a reminder of how it used to be done, without enhancements. This plays right into the other industry hunger - that is bands playing full-on live, just as it is meant to be, with no auto-tune, enhancers, backing tracks, in-fills, cut-ins, midi, or digital enhancements that have wiped out the true experience of music. Brad’s record is destined to open a new course in what current music fans are longing for. Brad has brought old-school blues-rock to a new era, a new sound, and a new energy. The album “takes us on a journey of the sounds that made that era so special, then places that journey into new orbits of new music that is unique to itself,” says Brad Dubay. From heavy, riff-driven rock to slow-burning blues, Planet 9 dives deep into themes of the electric blues era. The album’s work is both nostalgic and fresh, drawing inspiration from
legends of a past era, and most importantly, Dubay is creating his very own identity to bring back that missing excitement.

Dubay is making his mark in true guitar blues rock mastery. There is a yearning in the music world for new talent, new songwriting, and new styles - all in true unfiltered form, the ability to go full-on live, and stir the feelings of a generation that hasn’t been stirred in this way before. He brings new music that speaks for itself. Brad’s got “that” special look and special sound that is unrelentingly attractive, is gentle yet wild, coming from spiritual and physical strength, and peaceful understanding. He and his music exude all of that, and with Planet 9 he’s sharing it with the world. Brad’s song writing, vocals, and guitar work carry forth a new fresh generation of rock and blues - it’s captivating for the young, and bittersweet for those who remember. Bringing these fans together is a truly exciting part of his music.

“Brad Dubay resurrects the live-band spirit of blues rock.... He’s already proving that authenticity isn’t an aesthetic choice, it’s a code of honour.... At 24, he’s resurrecting what made blues magnetic with new blood & wild-eyed soul... Pure, unfiltered sanctity.... Brad Dubay is breathing new life into the bones of blues-rock... proved his commitment to authenticity down to the last crackle of vinyl...he stitched the past into the present without pastiche.... Brad Dubay extended the lineage of old-school blues with his debut album.” -
Amelia Vandergast, Chief Editor, A&R Factory

“Mesmerizing performances... at the age of 24, a mere baby by blues standards, Brad is another of the new breed of blues musicians destined to keep the music alive.... If you are reading this and you happen to be on any of the various nominating committees for blues awards, I urge you to please get your hands on a copy of Planet 9 – it’s worthy in many ways.....Brad Dubay had me in slow blues heaven...he creates the perfect blend of old school blues & old school rock.” - Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro, Blues Editor @ www.Mary4Music.com