Terry Robb is a name that is probably not a familiar one to some blues fans, but he’s been on the scene since the ’80s, producing and appearing on several albums by the late guitar legend John Fahey before setting out on his own in the ’90s. Since then he has recorded several fine albums on the Burnside label, which put his wondrous acoustic and electric guitar chops front and center, and appeared on or produced numerous other recordings during that span. Recently, Robb signed with the Memphis label, Yellow Dog Records, and they have issued his latest, Resting Place, which finds the guitar slinger recording in Sam Phillips’ studio in Memphis for selected tracks under the watchful eyes and ears of legendary engineer Roland James. Robb is also joined on several tracks by several prominent Memphis-area musicians, including drummer Willie Hall (The Bo-Keys, Isaac Hayes, The Blues Brothers), bassist Paul Taylor of the North Mississippi Allstars, and keyboardist Charlie Wood (B. B. King, The Bo-Keys). While the band tracks really cook, especially on tracks like Big Boy Crudup’s “My Baby Left Me” and Chuck Berry’s “Back To Memphis,” and the title cut, an instrumental that showcases Robb’s slide guitar, Robb‘s solo tracks (which were recorded in Portland, Oregon) are really what grab you. “Madison Avenue Shuffle,” “Hesitation Blues/Knowing What Blues,” “Cassie,“ and Robb’s own “Like Merle” are just breathtaking to behold, and these tracks pay tribute to several of Robb‘s influences, including Reverend Gary Davis, Merle Travis, and John Fahey. Robb also does a very impressive job on Fahey’s “Joe Kirby Blues” and closes out the disc with a delightfully funky cover of Booker T. & the MGs’ “My Sweet Potato.“ Resting Place is a great, beautifully produced set of acoustic blues guitar with a healthy dose of Memphis soul mixed in, a delicious combination. Don’t miss this one.