Get It!
LuEllie, 2022
8/10
The esteemed guitarist Rick Holmstrom brings along Steve Mugalian on drums and Gregory Boaz’s proficient bass for this instrumental affair that covers much ground in and around the area of blues.
“Looky Here” gets the album off to a warm, spirited start, where intricate guitar work and thumping drums make for a timeless blues climate, and this formula extends to the frisky, rhythmic “All About My Girls”, as well as the indeed funky “FunkE3”.
In the middle, the playful bass lines of “G Like Junior” will certainly get your body moving, while “Weeping Tana” moves with mature melody as the agile rhythm section anchors the cozy mood. “Surfer Chuck”, the album’s best, then showcases Holmstrom’s incredible guitar as a firm rock’n’roll angle enters.
Advancing towards the end, “Pour One Out” will get you on the dancing floor with its irresistible grooves and punchy drumming, and “Walking With Diane” moves calmly, with a breezy interaction between the trio.
Holmstrom brings 30+ years of experience traveling the globe to this melodic and groovy effort, and, in staying true to his roots, he recorded it in a garage, which only enhances the listening experience, especially for the blues, soul, and rock’n’roll inclined.
Travels well with: The Duke Robillard Band- Blues Bash!; Bob Corritore & Friends- Spider In My Stew