Album Notes

SOUND FROM THE STREET

A nicely old-fashioned programme of folk-blues and older blues styles is what is on offer here from singer and harmonica man Matej from the Czech Republic and the excellent resonator guitarist Lubos from Slovakia, who proves himself a wonderful rhythm player with that true ‘down south’ sound. Matej’s fine harp work draws a lot from the first Sonny Boy Williamson and the pre-war players, but it is his authentic, world-weary vocals that take the listener by surprise. He sings through an old gramophone horn that imparts a real depth to his voice and which is also visually quite stunning – and no doubt attracts a lot of interest when the two men are playing on the streets However, this is no mere novelty release but a fine blues CD that will interest those who like their blues plain and simple – and that is a recommendation in my book! -Norman Darwen, bluesartstudio.com