Tommy Keys - Devil's Den - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Devil's Den from Tommy Keys. Opening with the title track, Devil's Den , Keys takes us on a trip through a political venue and the undercurrent experienced there. Not a political experience but a musical description in ambiance. Seductive rhythms and light piano accompaniment to Keys vocals are a good start. You Don't Deserve A Thing , a rockabilly stye blues track driven by Keys on the keys with 40's like backing vocals from Franny Mae and Sweet Suzie Smith and a slick guitar solo from Bill Marino. Life Is Too Short is a cool little ditty reminiscent of Randy Newmann, with cool New Orleans piano, one of my favorite tracks on the release. Down and Dirty is a full on Boogie with Keys taking the piano for a quick run and featuring John Whelan on guitar. This is some pretty cool piano work so check it out. What To Do About Love has a bit of a country two step rhythm and adding Marino on slide. Bison Bounce has a ragtime feel and...