paint a picture of our life together and reveals a world from the uniquely enchanted, poetic and tormented perspective of Grayson Capps.” She later continues: “These songs capture a life in mo- tion, in pain and joy, in gain and loss, in humility and in grace.” Make no mistake, this is no “best of” or
“greatest hits” album. It is much more. Shoemaker selected songs that have personal sig- nificance in their life together. ‘South Front Street’ was named after the street where Capps once lived, in a house on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, alongside a group of outsiders that he credits as the inspiration for finding his voice as a songwriter. It touches on songs written both before and after Capps met Shoemaker, including material from Capps’ critically acclaimed band Stavin’ Chain and his role in A Love Song Bobby Long alongside Scarlett Johansson and John Tra- volta.
Shoemaker remastered the songs, giving
them a whole new vitality of sound. The results are incredible. “Get Back Up,” “Washboard Lisa” and “Daddy’s Eyes” Sound clearer than ever be- fore. “Harley Davidson,” “May We Love” and “Train Song” are heard for the first time in their new incarnations by many of Capps’ most devout fans.
This is Grayson Capps’ love story, told with
honesty and beauty, and presented by the lady who inspired many of the songs.
-Michael Buffalo Smith -Michael Buffalo Smith
Mark May Band Deep Dark Demon (Gulf Coast) The first time I ever heard the name Mark May was when he was guitarist in the Dickey Betts Band on Dickey’s album Let’s Get Together. I had no idea at
the time that one day I would consider this young man one of the Top 5 guitar players in the coun- try, but I do. May can seriously work a wah-pedal, and he ranks right up there with Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Billy Gibbons as a gui- tarist in my book. Sometimes he even sounds like Carlos Santana (as on “Back”).
Emily Duff Born On the Ground ( Emily Duff / Mr Mudshow Music)
I’m loving this new disc, Born on the Ground from New York City troubadour
Emily Duff. Her introspective lyrics on this nine- track break-up album are wonderfully delivered with a heaping helping of soulful country twang. With Duff on acoustic guitar and lead vocals, her band consists of Scott Aldrich on electric guitar, Skip Ward on bass, Charlie Giordano on
On his latest album, Deep Dark Demon, May and his band of gypsies come out of the cute snorting and kicking like a rodeo bull with “Harvey’s Dirty Side,” a red-hot smoking guitar driven number that sets the stage for the rest of the album. I loved the whole record on first listen, a true rar- ity. From the shuffle of “Barbecue and Blues” (two of my favorite pastimes!) to the killer guitar tone of “Back,” the record never ever disappoints. The title track, “Deep Dark Demon” is a as blue as it gets, with a BB King/Buddy guy feel that this writer just loves. And what is more blues than a man running from his inner demons? Set to more killer guitar workouts, it is an instant classic. The funky “Sweet Music” shakes things up a bit, and “My Last Ride” truly showcases Mark’s rocking guitar. I love that track. “For Your Love” is a pretty soul song that
could easily become a radio hit, if radio was worth a shit any more. “Walking Out that Door” rocks the blues with fire and brimstone, and “Something Good” takes it back to a very ‘70’s soul sound. So good. And the set ends with “In- visible Man,” wrapping up a mesmerizing 11-song album, chock full of hot guitar and power soaked vocals.
May’s previous album, Blues Heaven,
rocketed to #6 on the Billboard chart, and I truly feel this one will break that record. After 20 years working the Texas blues scene, Mark May is about to become a household name. Congratula- tions, Mark. Well done.
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