He’d never admit it, but young AJ Shakes has a handle on stripped-down blues guitar in ways that many who label themselves “guitarists” don’t. That’s probably because he’s a piano player by trade, but make no mistake—Shakes knows what he’s doing. If you wander over to his Instagram (@a.j.shakes), you’ll find an array of incredible covers by vaunted greats intermingling with Shakes’ original work, which is nothing short of inspiration in terms of texture and songwriting approach. Shake’s bio via Instagram says it all: “Playing music from a lost kingdom.” Indeed. During a break from his many activities, AJ Shakes

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