LUCKY TOMBLIN BAND
The Lucky Tomblin Band (Texas World Records)
Reviewed by Eric Steiner

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Singer/songwriter Lucky Tomblin has put together a band that rivals the Flatlanders in their interpretations of traditional Texas music. While Lucky's band do not yet have as storied a past like Joe Ely, Butch Hancock, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore's group, they've helped me re-experience country and western music. Lucky's other band, Lucky 13, prominently features a rousing horn sound, but this CD is pure old-time country, just like the Flatlanders play. Tomblin's recruited Telecaster wizard Redd Volkaert (Merle Haggard), dobro doyenne Cindy Cashdollar (Asleep at the Wheel, Leon Redbone), piano man Earl Poole Ball (The Byrds, Johnny Cash), bassist Sarah Brown (Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Dr. John), drummer Jon Hahn and rhythm guitarist Bobby Arnold for a first-class CD. Arnold also engineered the sessions as well as co-produced the CD with Lucky. Lucky's also got some guests aboard this time, with Mark Kazinoff (Kim Wilson, Walter T. Higgs) on harmonica and Augie Meyers (Sir Douglas Quintet, Bob Dylan) on accordion. There's Texas swing, heartfelt ballads, uptempo two-step, and Americana aplenty on this debut CD from Texas World Records. While it may be difficult to find, it's well worth the effort. Start by clicking on http://texasmusicroundup.com/ for a sample of "Ain't No Piece of Cake."

Track List:

Ain't No Piece of Cake * Never Slept A Wink * Illegal Man * Dancehall Sweetheart * Soul in Time * In Love * Out of Your Mind * Rain Man * Deadwater * Sense of Wonder * Please Don't Tease Me

© 2003 - Eric Steiner