The Blues Remind Me
PK, 2024
9/10
The long running outfit Kelly’s Lot celebrate 3 decades together with these 10 songs, where all originals unfold thanks to their strong attention to the blues.
The warm spirit of “Gotta Sing The Blues” starts with Mo Beeks’ soulful pipes complementing Kelly Zirbes’ powerful voice and Mike Sauer’s skilled drumming, and “Boogie Bus” follows with plenty of energy, where Matt McFadden’s bouncy bass suits the liveliness.
Halfway through, “Man In The Moon” benefits much from Gary Bivona’s well timed flugelhorn and graceful keys courtesy of Beeks for the intimate delivery, while “Without You” is a bit rugged but certainly melodic, as Perry Robertson’s spirited guitar adds much to the richness of the album’s best.
“Just Tell Me The Truth” arrives deeper, and takes on a cozy spirit via Aviva Maloney’s bright flute and Rob Zucca’s frisky electric guitar, and “Love And Understanding” exits with a charming and timeless demeanor of raw, tuneful song craft.
A superb collaborative effort, I can’t not mention Bill Johnston’s sax that helps make this a top notch blues affair that we won’t soon forget.
Travels well with: Bees Deluxe- Hallucinate; Delta Wires- If Somebody Told Me