Bman's Blues Report

I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Out Here In The Blue , by Lara and the Bluz Dawgz and it's smooth. Opening with Easy Come, Easy Go , vocalist Lara Germony has the lead backed by Gregg Germony on bass, Al Rowe on guitar, Carlos Ruiz on drums, Reggie Murray on sax and B3 and Dan Nadasdi on keys. Soulful title track, Out Here In The Blue gives Murray a chance to really show his chops with smooth Sanborn like tones. Germony vocals on this track are particularly strong Rowe gets a chance to stretch a bit as well making it one of my favorites on  the release. Catch Me If You Can has a pop. Steeley Dan guitar rhythm but a soulful sax line by Murray giving it a real nice feel. High stepping, Smoke Break , has a great bluesy bottom with strong lead from Murray, Rowe and Nadasdi. Boogie, Custom Made , sports a cool walking bass line, a bright piano solo by Nadasdi and a fat sax solo by Murray. R&B track, Moonlight is a nice showcase for Germony on le...

I just received the newest release, Howlin' , from Lara & The Bluz Dawgz and it's a mover. Opening with boogie woogie track, Uh Huh , Lara Germony leads on vocals on this piano fueled track. Gan Nadasdi knows his was around the keyboard, and a rich sax solo from Reggie Murray adds sass. Al Rowe rips a few blistering riffs on guitar and Gregg Germony on bass and Ray Gonzales are tight on bottom. Flat Line has a light funky beat with healthy guitar lead and a soulful sax solo. Lara is a well suited lead singer for this type of band with it's fluid leads and I particularly like Rowe and Murray's exchange fueled by G. Germony and Gonzales. I Wonder is a soulful ballad with a nice guitar intro by Rowe. This band really has a nice balance between sax and guitar soloing and Nadasdi adds just the right amount of keyboard. Another Boogie track, Wearin Me Out has a nice driving bass line giving Lara plenty of space to sing. Murray again shows his sax prowess and Rowe fl...