Mike Delevante Finally Goes Solo

By Mike Greenblatt
Mike Delavante

It’s only been 37 years. Hoboken brothers Bob and Mike Delevante pioneered the Americana format in 1988 with the help of E Streeter Garry Tallent and Heartbreaker Benmont Tench. In fact, their Long About That Time on Rounder Records was the first #1 ever on the brand new Americana chart in 1992. More rock than country, their harmonies recalled that of some other brothers:  the Everlys from the ‘50s and the Louvins from the ‘40s. On April 11, Truly Homemade Records will release September Days, Mike’s first solo effort. “The Rain Never Came” is the single.

Now based in Nashville, as is Tallent (who appears on the new album), Delevante has festooned the party with immaculate flair. Its 13 songs encompass power pop, country-rock, hard-folk and hits that sweet singer-songwriter spot. Tallent says, “jangling guitars, lively vocals and smart songwriting are found in the release of Mike Delevante’s debut solo album:  an instant Americana classic.”

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Mike Greenblatt

MIKE GREENBLATT has been writing for Goldmine magazine and New Jersey's Aquarian Weekly for more than 35 years. His writing subjects fill the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

He's interviewed Joe Cocker, Graham Nash, David Crosby, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash, and members of The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. He was 18 when he attended Woodstock in 1969.

In addition to writing about music, Greenblatt has worked on publicity campaigns for The Animals, Pat Benatar, Johnny Winter, Tommy James and Richard Branson, among others. He is currently the editor of The Jersey Sound.

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