I saw him in Helena Ar recently with a group calle the Outhouse Ramblers.  They played a couple of his songs in their set and it was wonderful.  I liked the slide work in the live set I saw which was smokin' and I enjoyed the on stage banter between him and the other guitar player.  I look forward to his next release and I would like to hear some deep blues from him.
If you want a fun, smokin, great CD then this is it.....remember pay attention to the lyrics he does tell quite a story.............
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This is good blues - the kind that gets you up, not gets you down.  The kind that sounds familiar but not like you’ve heard it before.  With an occasional sprinkling of country and with more melody than normally found in your regular 12 bar blues, the album fairly swings and drives along. 

Recorded in the secret music hotspot of Scottsburg, IN, Brian calls for assistance on bass and occasionally on fiddle, or for some lovely backup vocals.  Otherwise, he looks after business on his own.  That includes the song writing, lead vocals, harmonica, organ, drums and guitar.  Especially the guitar, be it lead, acoustic, rhythm or slide.  Most engaging of all are the storytelling and personal recollections that are conveyed with a warm charm.  It’s tempting to list a number of witty lines that stick in the consciousness long after the songs have ended.  

To convincingly pull off all that requires a few years of living, as well as mere talent.  Brian’s paid his dues and now he’s able, qualified and ready.  But although he stays true to the genre, there’s a refreshing lack of cliché in the choice of notes, musical phrases and variety of arrangements on this satisfying album.  For the start of a treat, try the samples and decide for yourself.
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If you like roots and american music you are sure to dig this CD.  Brian comes off like the polished pro he is..........his songwriting tells the story of every bible belt american boy.  The songs go from rockin and smokin' to tender melodies and love.........listen to the clips and I am sure you will want this in your collection.
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