Robert Connely Farr - The Pandora Sessions By Ron Rowe @Blues_DJ_Ron

 In this, the 12th outing for Robert Connely Farr(RCF) he takes us back to the hill country of Northern Mississippi and plants us firmly down on the front porch of the Blue Front cafe. 

Mentored by such luminaries of Hill Country Blues as Jimmy Duck Holmes, Terry Harmonica Bean and R.L. Boyce, Robert Connely Farr keeps the tradition alive and healthy. 

The Album is in fact dedicated to one his mentors R.L. Boyce.  The shining stars of this album are the originals, created organically, just sitting down to play and seeing what evolved. The almost hypnotic grooves laid down by Farr sound like he is channeling another Hill Country legend, Junior Kimbrough, and his gravelly vocals are perfectly suited to the trancelike rhythms he weaves throughout this gem. 

Thirteen tracks on this album and not one bad one out of the bunch. With Christmas coming up this album is the stocking stuffer that will put a smile on any blues lovers face.

VooDoo Walters - How To Be Happy By Ron Rowe (@Blues_DJ_Ron)

In this, his third release Walters shows off his versatility as a song scribe and a musician. From the Opening Track Spare a Little Pity, an Up-tempo lament on being single to the final cut We'll Have a Party, Walter shows off his talent, diversity, humor and humanity. 

 Track 1) Spare a Little Pity: Up-tempo lament on being single and lonely 

 Track 2) (It'a A) Long Way To Go: Classic Chicago style 12 bar blues- fun harp solo 

 Track 3) My Rockin' Chair: Rockin Rolling homage to the humble rocking chair, extolling its virtues and utility in the song writing process 

 Track 4) No Good Deed: Builds on the classic Motif of a Lover done wrong, a bit more Rock & Roll than blues reminiscent of blues based bands like the Stones and the original Fleetwood Mac 

 Track 5) Someday: Loss and longing for the days that created youthful memories and a longing for those days 

 Track 6) Fire In The Forest: Dark swampy guitar hard driving tale of the devastation brought about by wildfires 

 Track 7) In The Don Valley: Shows off Walters skill as a storyteller in this tongue in cheek tune about an encounter with Bigfoot 

 Track 8) Mmm Mmm Mmm: remenicent of the 1920's & 30's dancehall tunes, feels like Walters is channeling the spirit of Leon Redbone on this one and Redbone is coming through loud and clear 

 Track 9) Need A New Way Of Living: A fun take on changing up your life 

 Track 10) We'll Have A Party: Slows things down again in the post pandemic tribute to getting back the things that were lost, time with friends & family, celebrating those who made it out the other side and remembering those who were lost.   

In conclusion this album is well worth the price of admission, great fun and a showcase for a talented songwriter and multi instrumentalist. How To Be Happy is now available get your copy today.