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Amy Ray Holler (Compass) Amy Ray turns out another


excellent solo album, filled with good songwriting and vocals. As one half of In-


digo Girls, along with her solo work, Amy has enjoyed a pretty steady and successful career since her humble beginnings alongside Emily Saliers in Little Five Points in Atlanta in the mid-1980. The album features many songs that could easily slide into the country music charts, including the upbeat “Sure Feels Good Anyway.” Holler was recorded at Echo Moun- tain Studio in Asheville, NC and features Ray’s touring band. The musical influences are obvious-


from bluegrass to southern rock, gospel and mountain music, and there’s not a lame track here. The songs tell tales of love, addiction, honkytonks, touring and civil rights, backed by banjo, pedal steel and guitar, with a bit of strings and horns tossed in for additional fla- vor.


There are 14 original tunes here, with


vocal cameo appearances by Vince Gill, Brandi Carlisle, The Wood Brothers, Phil Cook and more, along with guest artists that include Alison Brown on banjo and Kofi Bur- bridge (Derek Trucks Band). The songs range from the rocking


“Sparrow’s Boogie” with its horn section to the lovely “Last Taxi Fare,” gathered together to make one fine Americana album that begs for repeat listenings. Holler is also available as a 2-LP vinyl


set, featuring a special lullaby. -Michael Buffalo Smith


Sean Chambers Welcome to My Blues (American Showplace) Florida’s Sean Chambers presents his seventh album


and it’s a hot one. Many will recall Sean’s ca- reer launching stint as guitarist for the leg- endary Hubert Sumlin from 1998-2003. Chambers blazes across the fret board on these 11 songs, beginning with the title track, “Welcome to My Blues,” and rocking all the way to the closing notes of “Riviera Blue.” The set was produced by Ben Elliott, who has recorded classic artists like Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons and Keith Richards. The band, consisting of Chambers with


John Ginty on B3 and other keys. Todd Cook on bass and Moe Watson on drums is joined by special guest Jimmy Bennett who plays slide on “One More Night to Ride.” Besides the original songs, Chambers puts his own twist on Luther Allison’s “Red Wine” and” T- Bone Walker’s “ All Night Long,” and the band play “Boxcar Willie,” penned by band member John Ginty. The album is loaded with great tracks,


including “Cry On Me,” a tune that immedi- ately brings to mind Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, and “Red Hot Mama,” a tune that could hold its own alongside the best ZZ Top number. Welcome to My Blues is chock full of


blues you can use, with some of the finest lead and slide guitar you’ll hear anywhere. Highly recommended.


-Michael Buffalo Smith


Geoff Atkinson Sovereign Town (Landslide Records) Sovereign Town, the latest


release from Melbourne, Aus- tralia recording artist Geoff


Achison is exquisite and timeless. Achison, who was awarded the Albert King Award at the International Blues Challenge in 1995, centers the landscape of this new album dur- ing Australian gold rush of 1850. Recording at Pilgrimage Studio in the historic mining town of Ballarat, Victoria weaves another


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