I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, August Moon, by Allison August and it's funky and sassy. Opening with Afraid of Love, Allison August shows what a great lead vocalist does and with excellent backing vocals by Maxayn Lewis and Jen Caston on, tight drum rhythm by Bryan Head, David J. Carpenter on bass, Sam Meek on guitar, Lenny Castro on percussion, Joe Sublett on sax, Les Lovitt on trumpet and Sam Meek on guitars, this track is tight! Sugaray Rayford joins August on lead vocals on I Won't Say No with a charging drum/percussion line by Tony Braunagel and Castro and a slashing guitar lead by Meek accented by Mike Finnegan on organ. Top radio track selection is Desiree with it's warm, memorable melody and vocal/keyboard interplay between August, Teresa James and Gregg Sutton and Finnegan. Very nice. I like the cautious confidence on The Cure, and it's funky underbelly. August manages the track masterfully followed by James and Sutton on backing vocals and trademark slide work by Little Feat's Paul Barrere really gives the track a cool bite. Wrapping the release is straight up rocker, Born Yesterday with Braunagel hitting it stiff on drums and Phil Parlapiano on organ. Sublett and Lovitt on horns give the track strong support and crisp guitar work by Josh Sklair give the track additional warmth.
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