Bman's Blues Report

I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Static In The Wires , from Martin Harley and Daniel Kimbro and I really like it. Opening with One Horse Town , Martin Harley on vocal and guitars is joined by Daniel Kimbro on bass, vocal, guitar and piano and Derek Mixon on drums for a really nice opener. It's not often that something puts me in mind of early Leon Russell but Harley's vocal phrasing and feel does and it's terrific! Jerry Douglas is featured on dobro on Feet Don't Fail Me Now , an easy going country influenced acoustic blues track. Postcard From Hamburg is an exceptional acoustic ballad with lushly crafted vocal blending. Excellent! Sweet & Low shows exceptional craftsmanship in melody and execution. Harley and Kimbro fit together like a hand and glove. My Lover's Arms has a warm country feel with solid vocals and super sweet slide work by Harley. Dancing On The Rocks has a cool, western feel with spring and well blended ...