Peaches And Apple Pies
Self-Released, 2024
9/10
Listen to Peaches And Apple Pies
The first album from the Rochester, NY native and current Austin, TX resident Rita Bliss, the 10 tracks here welcome Noah Jeffries, Dom Fisher, Jimmie Scott Calhoun and Patrick Herzfeld.
“Drive You To Kentucky” opens with Bliss’ fluid banjo and flowing harmonica that takes help from Fisher’s strategic mandolin, and the title track follows with Bliss’ expressive pipes that benefit much from Jeffries’ meticulous fiddle.
Halfway through, we’re treated to “Darlin’ Darlin’”, where much intimacy unfolds across the soft and heartfelt climate, while “Two Dollar Bill” spotlights Fisher’s well timed bass amid calm melodies and poetic storytelling.
“Mountain Time” and “Goodbye” exit the listen. The former allows for Bliss’ warm vocals and Herzfeld’s light drumming to shine, and the latter embraces intricate picking and bouts of harmonica alongside the eloquent singing.
A listen with plenty of old time flavor that takes influences from John Prine, Joni Mitchell and Nanci Griffith, and the love stories and nostalgic climate Bliss cultivates is instantly inviting.
Travels well with: Matt Krahula- Last Goodbye 11; Rubyjoyful- The Pie Chart Of Love