Wammy nominated 2nd Story Band featuriring co-founders Meagan Lane and Geoff de Mers, who drew up in the 50’s and 60’s during one of the most musically rich periods in the evolution of of American pop music, has, one of the most interesting and fres [+]Wammy nominated 2nd Story Band featuriring co-founders Meagan Lane and Geoff de Mers, who drew up in the 50’s and 60’s during one of the most musically rich periods in the evolution of of American pop music, has, one of the most interesting and fresh sounds to come out of American pop music, has one of the most interesting and fresh sounds to come our of the Metro Washington DC area. It was a time when Rock-a-billy, doo wop, R&B,Tejano, Calypso, Cowboy music (C&W), Swing, Rock and Roll, Folk and Folk Rock could be heard ob the radio. In fact, since 1978 Meagan and Geoff have always been one step ahead of their time…as is evident in this new release - a world beat blend of Blues, Caribbean, Pop Rock, West African Rhythms and New Orleans funkiness. Not strictly, blues, the new album is a retrospective containing old and new tunes: :The first song on this disk, ‘Down By the Water’ [World Beat Blues Rock] tears out of the gate - lets you know that you’re in for a ride.” [EvO:R - Review this - Bill Carrera]. And check out the Rockabilly Zydeco (Cry, Cry, Cry)- track #6 , Bluesey Irish-Country Waltz (Tom Big B - Track #8 and New Orleans - Dixie Blues (Junkman - Track 9
The CD sounds great! “It is very well recorded and produced and reflects the diversity, creativity and soulful ness for which this band is known. “Eve Ziebart, music reviewer of The Washington Post, said of Meagan Lane in her article captioned “FIRST RATE 2ND STORY WOMAN - Lane’s voice is a constant surprise - sweet, arch, rough, wanton and worldly in turn… the melodies are fresh and the lyrics both catchy and , yes, educated.’” And from Bill Cerrara of EvO:R, “Meagan sounds like a soulful Janis Joplin, but with a much better range. Matter of fact, the backing as well as the lead vocals are top notch!” Meagan is also the bass player an probides a strong anchoring groove. In addition to vocals, Geoff de Mers contributes electric and acoustic guitar: ie. , African Highlife grooves in Cesar Rules, finger style slide on Junkman, “funky scratch” on Down By the Water . And don’t overlook his wailing Harmonica solo in As te Years Go Passing By (Track #4). Other fine musicians featured on this Cd are Chris Vadala, - saxaophone and the flute; Henning Hoenhne - clarinet; Peter Bonta - keyboards;
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