Sometimes conviction, charm and humor can be as important as performing proficiency. While there's little in the playing or singing of guitarist
Dave Specter or vocalist/harmonica player
Tad Robinson that you haven't heard before, they so obviously enjoy what they're doing and communicate it so well that you eventually overlook their familiar material and become engrossed in their performances. This disc has a gritty, rough-edged sound often missing from modern blues dates. The menu ranges from jazzy tunes to lowdown wailers, soul-tinged pieces, and uptempo instrumentals. ~ Ron Wynn