At Fellowship Hall
Horton, 2019
8/10
This debut album from the Brad James Band has the long standing Tulsa musicians delivering a jam band influenced record where folk, blues, Americana, honky tonk and good old fashioned rock’n’roll are all in attendance in their groove filled formula.
The 8 track album gets off to a fun and rhythmic affair with the ‘‘70s vibes of “No Dress Rehearsal”, and “Heather Grows” follows with plenty of soul in the thoughtful rock.
Further on, “Effort” uses organs and female backing vocals strategically on the cautious album highlight, while “Together” is a slick effort of warm guitar work alongside hushed singing.
At the end, “Blues For Rollo” will get your body moving with its playful keys and tambourine shaking prowess, and “Trust” ends the affair soft and agile with pretty balladry that resonates with authenticity.
An outfit who have been playing together for nearly a decade now, their dynamic chemistry is certainly evident here, as each tune is meticulously crafted and delivered with precision.
Travels well with: Grateful Dead- Shakedown Street; The Allman Brothers Band- Brothers And Sisters