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Lefty Blues Band, a Florida-based outfit steeped in R&B and roots-based Americana, conjures less the Sunshine State than dark swamplands and backwoods roadhouses on their fine debut album, “Change Up.” Led by brothers John & Greg Bell, this 6-piece band is as equally adept with a deep South blues (“All For You”) as a George Jones-inspired ballad (“Slow Love Song”), but for the most part carves out a classic rock sound that hovers between John Hiatt & Dire Straits; that is, displaying the former’s all-inclusive grasp of Americana, while reflecting the latter’s ability to fashion something completely new from tried and true forms. Highlights include the above mentioned “All For You,” with its atmospheric Hammond organ and Gospel-like female chorus, as well as the moving “The Rush,” a perfect hybrid of Bruce Springsteen and Bob Seger piano balladry. But in truth, there are no weak songs among these 10 original performances. Lefty Blues Band’s new release “Change Up” is a terrific representation of Americana rock that embraces its roots, and fans of Leonard Cohen and Mark Knopfler will definitely enjoy it.
Take a historical journey with the magnificent group, Lefty Blues Band, as they release 2 singles from their soon to be released album. These wonderful Folk songs are rootsy and melodic as each one tells a heartfelt story from the past. The acoustic song, “Audrey’s Plea,” is stunning as it conveys a message of the anti-war emotions of the northern states in the year 1863. The song is overflowing with candid lyrics portraying a mother who has lost so much and how she pleads with her only son to stay home. The soft and subtle guitar complements the vocals that are strong and sincere. The additional sound of the violin, performed by Lorna Greenwood, also invokes a solemn intonation. Another song dedicated to the war of yesteryear is, “Gettysburg.” This song has excellent flavors of Folk/Blues tones as this group plays with a soulful style. Once again, the lyrics are impressive as they describe the stirring images of this war. The Lefty Blues band has composed brilliant singles that are not only insightful but gives the audience genuine music of outstanding Folk/Blues.
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