Texas guitarist/vocalist Nick Curran is a young, original talent who's been making quite a name for himself in rockabilly, swing, and blues circles. Blues legend and Grammy winner Jimmie Vaughan makes a special guest appearance on Doctor Velvet. In a recent interview, Jimmie cited Curran as one his favorite up-and-comers, calling him "just a total ass-kicker." Check out this release and you'll see what he's talking about. Winner of the 2004 W.C. Handy Award for "Best New Artist Debut."