Josh Hyde - Parish Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Parish Blues , from Josh Hyde and it presents a cool interpretation of modern blues. Opening with Where To Start , Josh Hyde on vocal and guitar shows his natural writing abilities with a strong melody and cool blues guitar riffs. Joined by Jamey Bell on drums, Jimmy Wallace on keys, Rockin Jake on harmonica, Shawn Stroope on bass and Derrek Phillips on percussion, this is a great opener. In a more traditional delta style, I Can't Leave The Night is very cool with a John Lee Hooker like approach to the blues. I really like this track. With a James Brown rhythm, Stuck In A Rut really shows ingenuity, blending that trademark sound with blues underpinnings. With keyboards, bass and drums under the vocal and tight guitar riffs, this is a very solid track. Wrapping the release is easy, radio track, So Sweet , with Hyde on lead vocal and guitar over light drums, bass and keys. This is a cool release with a taste of ...