The Mystix

Were these guys discovered in some smoky honky tonk in Lubbock or Amarillo or some swamp pop dive in Shreveport or Lafayette? Ummm... it says here that Blue Morning was recorded in Saugus, MA! This is clearly a labor of love from a super talented ensemble of veteran session players from the Boston area, and they nail it! From Jo Lily's wonderfully raspy Hiatt/Dylan vocals and downright nasty guitar playin' to the butt-kickin' rhythym section, this is a true delight from beginning to end. There's a garage band immediacy to their sound, but these cats can really play. I haven't heard their brand new release Down to the Shore, yet, but I'm sure it will warrant mention here soon. Until then.... crank it up!

www.cdbaby.com/cd/mystix2


http://www.themystix.com/

Damon Fowler

The twangy delights of the vintage Fender Telecaster are fully on display on Sugar Shack, the debut release on the venerable Blind Pig Records label from this gifted young Florida guitar slinger. His songwriting is also impressive, and with titles like "VFW," "Sugar Lee" and "I Hope It's Gonna Rain," you know can't get much mo' rootsier than that.... Also included are some inspired covers of classics like "Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down." Great drivin' music.....

http://www.blindpigrecords.com

http://www.lala.com/#search/Damon%20Fowler