Giles is already making an impression in the live music scene in Europe and the U.K.. All the artists in this trio have a well-established track record of music and performances in their own right. Before you know it you are into the familiar "C.C. Rider" song sounding almost as if it was drug threw a swamp. This CD is very good through and through from start to finish with 8 original tracks.

"Keep On Dancin" has a kick ass beat and reminds me of something from Jimmy Hendrix in the 70's with a twist of modern techno wizardry. It also has some social commentary to it, another excellent song.

In "So Much Pain" you discover why the vocals are so good. Mark Koeharst has a very sweet voice. In my opinion the vocals and the music is outstanding. There are parts where they all sing together in harmony. "Clyde" is a very very cool tune; the guitar even sings the words in a funky voice.

It's a bit techno but it really is good. This is some good up beat music to have in your collection of cool stuff to listen to. The music is smooth and easy listening. The beat and flow are very nice. I've never heard of these guys but I hope to hear more. There is definitely good blues in here. The singer Mark Koeharst sounds a lot like "Sting". It is their 3rd CD.

Song # 9 "Watch Dog" may be my favorite, I think I feel a touch of a Stevie Ray in that one. It's a hard drivin song that gets ya ready to roll. "Blue" song 10 out of 11, totally changes the tempo of the collection. When you got a babe and you find her dancing with the wrong guy, the tempo has to change. No wonder these guys titled it "Blue Funk". The last song "Born In The Land Of The Windmill" tells the story of the songwriter. Momma worked in a fashion store, daddy left home, he dropped out of school got a job in a factory and made music. Good thing he did.

Hey man the blues is the blues no matter where ya live. The Blue shoe fits Giles well, even if it is wooden. You'll like this one. Find out more about them at www.gilesmusic.com .

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