Montrose Records artist: Sam Barlow - Faith In The Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Faith In The Blues , from Sam Barlow and it's solid. Opening with scorcher, Sittin' In The Jailhouse , lead vocalist and guitar player, Sam Barlow wields his guitar sounding like the second coming of Johnny Winter on slide. Joined by Erwin Solback on piano, Joseph Seltzer on drums and Anthony Movsesian on bass, this is a terrific opener. Breaker Box Blues is a really strong track with an excellent melody, vocal and a power punch by Barlow on guitar. His riffs are tight, ripping and emotional. In addition, Barlow plays a mean harmonica on this track, backed by Izzy Aguirre on keys in addition to Seltzer and Movesesian. Excellent! Anika Chambers works her magic on vocal with Barlow on Willie Dixon's My Babe , nicely complimented by cool organ solo by Aguirre. Funky, Get Off Me , really gets a workout by Seltzer and Movesesian (who lays in a hot bass solo) with rhythm guitar, vocal and harmonica by Barlow. He cu...