Blind Pig Artist: Contino - Back Porch Dogma - New Release Review
I just received a copy of Contino's new recording, Back Porch Dogma which will be released on February 7, 2012. This release is made up of 13 tracks, 9 original tracks and 4 covers which include compositions by Lieber and Stoller as well as Tom Waits . The first track, Rotgut Run is a driving boogie and is one that keeps you movin. It is followed by Big Tent , a duet with Maria Muldaur adding her distinctive voice. V-8 Ford is a gut bucket blues (with a bit of polish) and some original Chicago style riffs. Temptation , my favorite track on the cd has a Caribbean style flair. On Zydeco Train Cortino shows their Louisiana roots. Dog Days is a straight forward ballad over piano. One Thing , is a clever song that is sure to get some airplay. Three Cool Cats is a smooth jazz like song with a root in Zydeco. T'Aint sound like it's right out of the Bayou with the Zydeco beat and dance rhythm. Nothing You can Do is a slower ballad type song whith some interesting instrume...