Snake Walk

“Snake Walk is a masterclass in innovation.” — Blues Blast Magazine
“A sonic journey that defies genres.” — North Jersey Blues Society

In 1974, Harvey Mandel came within a hair of joining the Rolling Stones. Instead, he carved his own path — redefining the electric guitar across more than five decades and 22 albums. Now, with Snake Walk, his 23rd release, Harvey shows he’s still on the cutting edge, playing with a fire and imagination that only deepens with time.

🎵 The Music

Snake Walk is ten brand-new original instrumentals, each alive with Harvey’s fearless creativity. The record blends psychedelic blues riffs that shimmer and twist, searing rock passages that burn with raw energy, and melodic runs so fluid they seem to defy gravity. Every listen reveals something new — layers of sound that reward you the deeper you go.

Harvey himself puts it best:

“Technically, playing-wise, this is some of the best I’ve ever played. I just heard it in my mind and knew the magic I wanted to make. Now I give it up to you.”

🎥 Watch Harvey perform “Freak of Dawn” LIVE with Chicago Blues Reunion, filmed by John Anderson:

Why Snake Walk Belongs in Your Collection

Harvey Mandel isn’t just a guitar legend — he’s an innovator who never stopped creating. Snake Walk captures him at his absolute best: bold, inspired, and still breaking ground. It’s more than an album; it’s a living statement from one of the most original voices in modern guitar.

👉 Add Snake Walk to your collection today and experience the magic of Harvey Mandel.
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1. Weather The Storm 4:49
2. Puppy Love 3:25
3. I’m Back Boogie 2:03
4. World News Blues 2:07
5. Eye Of The Snake 3:50
6. Pumpin’ 3:22
7. Snake Walk 4:06
8. Freak Of Dawn 3:02
9. Never Die 3:21
10. Cashmere 2:46

Tracks 1 & 7
Electric Guitar – Harvey Mandel
Guitar – Steven Hausheer, Steve Torres
Bass – Steve Nevets
Drums – Joel Treadwell
Keyboards – Dan Fischer
Recording & mixing engineer – Bobbie Sumachi
Produced & recorded at Rosedale Recording
Mastering – Jim Godsey, JBG Audio, Palatine, IL
Composition & arrangement – Steven Hausheer

Tracks 2, 3, 4, & 6
Electric Guitar – Harvey Mandel
Bass – Klem
Drums – Nick Kitsos
Keyboards – David Allen
All other instruments – Harvey Mandel
Recording & mixing engineers – Harvey Mandel, Zack Mishur
Produced & recorded at Electric Snake Studios, San Francisco, CA
Mastering – Jim Godsey, JBG Audio, Palatine, IL
Songwriter & arranger – Harvey Mandel

Tracks 5, 8, 9, & 10
Electric Guitar – Harvey Mandel
Keyboards – Pete Sears
Violin – Dick Bright
All other instruments – Harvey Mandel
Recording, mixing, & mastering – Harvey Mandel
Produced & recorded at Electric Snake Studios, San Francisco, CA
Songwriter & arranger – Harvey Mandel

Special thanks to Timm Martin, Jeff Dale, John Teeter, John Manning, Wil Welmeckardt, Rick Lusher, Jim Kast, John Ellis, Thomas Ziegler, Reid Hyams

Executive Producer John Manning
Producers Harvey Mandel, Steven Hausheer, Michael Frank
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