Tom Woll Photography

The  second album by singer/songwriter Heather Fay was recently released.    Dubbed a country album but it is much more than acoustic country.   The songs do have a very country feel but also proudly proclaim a folk edge and pop sensibility and dare I say a little rock n roll attitude.   This is music for everyone not just the fan of one genre, a true crossover album. The songs are well crafted and each tells a story all the while keeping top notch playing and musicianship to guide the lyrics and Heathers vocals.    Vocally pleasing Heather’s voice on the surface sounds very sweet and innocent but there is a sadness and wisdom that subtly come through at just the right moments.   Each track is very good, all well written musically and lyrically but I do have my personal favorites.    The lead track, "Drive You Out Of My Mind" instantly had me hooked and anxious to hear the rest of the album.   The guitar hook carries the...

The Brooklyn roots-rock band The Lone Bellow has one killer self-titled debut album out in the wild.     The band uses blues trifectas, beautifully yet killer harmonies and even a dose mandolin tossed into the mix to create a sound that is destined to cross over to multiple genres. They blend this sound with one foot planted in the deep-south country sound.   If I didn’t know otherwise I would have sworn this album was mastered if not recorded in Nashville.   In fact it was recorded in New York’s Lower East Side.   The Lone Bellow consists of lead singer   Zach Williams, guitarist Brian Elmquist, and singer Kanene Pipkin.   I’m not the biggest country fan but this album does have me going back to it so maybe my taste are changing or it is that darn good. I’m betting on a little of both.    You can buy the disk on Amazon or iTunes. Check out a sample of the band here:

I haven't done too much still life photography but some items just beg to be photographed.  These did just that and here is the outcome. Click for a larger view