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“This song sums up the past few years of my life, and I feel most people can relate!”

Whether it’s raucous or wracked with pain, every note on ‘Stand Up!’ is real.

The Blues has been in Risager’s bloodstream ever since he, at the age of 10, heard something absolutely magical.

My first call was to Robben Ford to play guitar on this iconic track.

A blend of Mississippi Hill Country blues, European born rock n roll, a stable full of uber-talented musicians, all led by a powerhouse woman who clearly gets what she wants, and gives us what we love.

Studio trickery was not an option for a dues-paying bluesman who sings every line from his soul.

‘Texas Honey’ proves once again the soulful vocal, burn-it-down fretwork and heart-on-sleeve songcraft of Venable has made Texas hers for the taking.

Pejak’s “Nature of the Blues,” the album’s lead-off track, is a 60s surf-inspired song, with vocals that purr and funky electric piano from another era.

St. Louis, and Houston (because hey, what’s blues without a wee bit of Texas in there somewhere?) flavor his blues. Rock and Roll and Country can clearly be heard in there as well.

“We named it after the Rory Gallagher song, which I also cover on the album,” Sky says. “Rory is one of my favorite players. He has a special place in my heart.”