Powers' guitar playing was described by The Guardian as "understated" and "free of the more furious embellishments of so many would-be blues rockers".
[6] Frank Matheis of Acoustic Roots & Country Blues said that Powers was the only guitarist that truly reminded him of Jimi Hendrix.
[9] In the 1960s Powers formed the band Apple Core which eventually opened for acts such as Steel Mill and James Cotton.
The songs included "Let the Good Times Roll", " Smokestack Lightnin'", "Dust My Broom" and "Killing Floor".
Besides Powers on guitar and vocals, the group included Marco Petrilli on bass and Luigi Franconi on drums.
In addition to his six original compositions, he covered material by Sonny Boy Williamson, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Reed, Rev.
It was reviewed by Jim Santella of All About Jazz who gave the album three stars, and said "For the most part, Powers rocks hard with electric guitar and plenty of action".
[25][26] Powers was one of the headline acts booked to appear at the Front St. Jazz & Blues Walk which was held in Lahaina on April 5 and 6, 2013.
[27] Powers played and sang on the Two Rivers Back album by The B. Christopher Band which was released on Guitar One Records in 2019.
[28] Powers with his Blues Heritage Band was booked to appear at the New Rochelle Public Library in New York on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 7:00 pm.