American Showplace Music artist: Sean Chambers - Trouble & Whiskey - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Trouble & Whiskey , by Sean Chambers and it's a real rocker. Opening with foot stomper, I Need Your Lovin' , blends the drive of Robert Johnson's Crossroads with the swagger of ZZ Top. Joined by Kris Schnebelen on drums, Todd Cook on bass and Michael Hensley on Hammond B3 and piano, this band is tight. On Bottle Keeps Staring at Me , Chambers vocals are bold and his slide guitar work fiery. On title track, Trouble & Whiskey , Chambers slows things down demonstrating just how soulful his playing can be. With excellent phrasing and hot technique, this track is smoking! With a nod to Joe Walsh, Travelin' North has a cool rock flare and contemporary blues guitar riffs. Hensley really lays into the B3 on this one giving the track even more girth and carrying the track forward to Chambers final hot riff. Very nice! Sweeter Than A Honey Bee has a cool country rock 2 step feel. Think Call Me the Breeze...