Bman's Blues Report

I just received the newest release, Florida Blues , from Joel Zoss and it has a light airy feel. Opening with Have You Seen My Rider , an easy blues with a pop feel. Zoss, a fine vocalist, shows his fluid hand at the fretboard joined by Jeff Adkins on bass and Matt Calderin on drums. A track that is so radio friendly that I feel familiar with it already, Papers of Light , has a contagious melody and brilliant simplicity. Blues based Vodka and Red Bull actually reminds me of an old Jonathan Edwards track which carried a lot of popularity alone. Clever vocals and clean guitar picking showcase this track. Very nice. Sentimental ballad, The Riddle Song , is nicely constructed and performed. Another blues toned number, Street Vet Chant , has classic blues guitar riffs and solid vocals. Zoss shows a clear knowledge of musical styling and performance. Big Bill Broonzy's, Key To The Highway , has a fresh modern acoustic feel but with a classic blues arrangement. Nicely articulated guit...