You may recognize Cody Dickinson for leading the formidable and unforgettable North Mississippi Allstars and now, it is time for him to step into a spotlight of his own. After signing to Petaluma Records, Dickinson released his debut solo single for the label with a cover of Junior Kimbrough’s bluesy classic “All Night Long”. His rambunctious version of the tune comes with an equally mesmerizing music video directed by Martin Shore and begins the roll-out for his solo Petaluma debut.
Much like Kimbrough, Dickinson is a Mississippi native who witnessed blues greats like the one he covered and RL Burnside perform from a young age. Dickinson is quoted, “All Night Long’ is an anthem hit from Junior Kimbrough’s in Tchulahoma, Mississippi. Junior and his sons David and Kent would close the show with this song every Sunday night, usually with RL Burnside and his family playing and watching. I was so blessed in this life to have witnessed this firsthand.”
The lead single from his currently unnamed solo debut would make the iconic blues musicians he admires proud. He keeps the tone of classic blues while seamlessly implementing modern tropes through gritty electric melodies and his signature soaring vocals. You can watch and listen to Dickinson’s take on “All Night Long” below and be on the lookout for his Petaluma debut in the late spring of 2024.