Big Gus and Swampadelic

"Honest Lie"...cut off "Big Gus and Swampadelic"'s..."Parlangua"...was listed as a Top 10...Country/Americana song for 2012 by The "Dallas Observer".

.Big Gus & Swampadelic – Parlangua – One of the rare Texas bands that owes more to Allan Toussaint and Dr. John than Willie & Waylon, the DFW combo formed by singer/songwriter/guitarist/radio personality Gus Samuelson doesn’t chase any trends, preferring to make the most of decades-old funk, classic country, roadhouse blues, and Creole dance music. It’s a bluesy, brassy love letter to New Orleans delivered with confident, down-to-earth enthusiasm on shakers like “I Don’t Know What It Is” and “Honest Lie.”
"Best Albums of 2012".....as reviewed by Michael Ethan Messick for the "Texas Music Scene/ Gibson Guitar Austin"


"Big Gus and Swampadelic's"...."Parlangua"..listed as a Top 10 Release for 2012...."Hill Country Happenings" Magazine

"Sweet Love"....recorded by Tommy Alverson..."Texas One More Time"

The debut CD from Big Gus and Swampadelic; Parlangua!

Featuring ten new original songs from one of the most inventive, entertaining and original bands around.

“Big Gus and Swampadelic proved to be an absolute revelation. Their blend of rhythm and blues, western swing, rock and cajun zydeco represented what I think true Texas music is at it’s best! Just like Doug Sahm’s Texas Tornados many years ago, Big Gus has found a way to blend in the rich, culturally vital sounds of an area that borders our state, only to fully incorporate those traits into a spicy broth that bubbles into a wholly satisfying concoction that just comes out tasting right”. – Kelly Dearmore, Dallas Observer

“Big Gus Samuelson, says their niche is “Bayou Honky Tonk Soul with a little bit of Zydeco”. I’d say that just about describes this band. Tight and solid, these boys know how to rock. If they were a package on the shelf in a store, the label would say, “Tabasco Included” they’re so hot. Make sure and catch this band if you ever get the chance. They’re very entertaining with that Cajun cool vibe thing goin’ on”. – Anonymous Web Review on opening for Dave Mason

“I love this Rascal”!....Anson Funderburgh…Renowned Guitarist , winner of 13 W.C. Handy Awards and Producer

“Gus Samuelson knows what’s cool. He’s a purveyor of many different styles and executes them perfectly through great songwriting”……Matt Hillyer…1100 Springs & Host of “The Country Jam Radio Show”

“Smooth, Original, First Class..Just plain good..that just about does it for a description of Big Gus…..and, oh yes, this Cd belongs in your collection…It’s Good Too!.....Allan Peck Sr…..7 time CMA Award winner (Broadcasting), Inductee Western Swing Hall Of Fame, Nominee: Broadcasters Hall Of Fame

“People are always shouting, Play something New and Different….well here it is, “Big Gus and Swampadelic”. The new album “Parlangua” is a collection of spicy tunes that will keep your mouth watering when they’re done. This is what happens when you sprinkle “Tony Chachere’s on your Honky-Tonk. With tunes like “Sweet Love and “I Want My Kiss Back” you will be “Voodoo-Whoppin’ your way down the road. From the “Swamptastic horns” to the crawl of the fiddle and beat, you will surely know that you have caught something “New and Different”,…Big Gus and Swampadelic. …..Carey Dean 106.9 The Ranch….Dean and Nash Morning Drive


“I’ve heard practice makes perfect……Big Gus is a prime example of that statement.
Gordan T. Ames….93.5 KOOK….Big G’s Texas Road Show

“My man Gus has delivered an awesome, swampy, sophisticated album of music/sound you don’t hear anymore. Great songs, grooves, horns, and a veteran voice come together to create the perfect storm of a sound, that gives you the feeling you’re hangin’ with a sweet old friend. A pro musician making his own style of soul music.”……Deryl Dodd