Backstage Pass Live!!
Self-Released, 2024
8/10
Listen to Backstage Pass Live!!
The esteemed vocalist Judy brings her blues prowess to a 3rd release, where these tracks were captured live and feature Lin Doughten, Jan Zukowski, Ray Lombardo and Brian Cunningham.
“Help Me” starts with Doughten’s sturdy guitar licks alongside Judy’s soulful and powerful pipes that welcome plenty of grooves, and “Tricks” follows with a calm pace that benefits from Lombardo’s reserved drumming that suits Judy’s expressive voice.
“47 Feet” arrives in the middle and is a crunchy rocker that makes great use of Cunningham’s bright sax amid the animated singing, while “Can’t Even Buy One” showcases Zukowski’s strategic bass that matches Judy’s impressive range with much melody.
Close to the end, the intimate “I Miss Your…” tugs on the heartstrings via the emotive singing, and “52 Years” exits with a bouncy and gritty blues rocker that illustrates a dynamic rhythm section and plenty of attention to detail.
Judy’s vocals possess a perfect amount of grace and ruggedness, and her band certainly do illuminate her timeless blues formula that will always be enjoyable.
Travels well with: Judy Sings The Blues- Come Over Here; Deb Ryder- Live And Havin’ Fun