Kenny Wayne Shepherd announces 30th anniversary edition of 'Ledbetter Heights'

Blues-rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd has announced a newly recorded 30th anniversary edition of his debut album 'Ledbetter Heights', set for release on May 8.

Titled 'Ledbetter Heights (The 30th Anniversary Sessions)', the project revisits the record that first established Shepherd’s career in the mid-1990s. Alongside the announcement, he has shared a reworked version of “Deja Voodoo,” now available on streaming platforms.

Originally recorded while Shepherd was still in high school, the album quickly achieved commercial success and helped reintroduce blues-driven guitar music to a wider audience. The new version reflects three decades of experience, with updated performances while maintaining the core spirit of the original recordings.

The album features longtime collaborator Chris “Whipper” Layton on drums and was co-produced with Jerry Harrison. Shepherd also returned to his original 1995 guitar setup for the sessions.