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Patty Reese With the voice and musicianship on Patty Reese's latest release Strong Medicine, it couldn't be more clear that the medicine is working. Her powerhouse vocals, strong work ethic and honed songwriting skills have led her to the recording of her best work to date Strong Medicine. On the new CD, between acoustic guitar-accompanied story songs and powerful songs backed by a full band, Patty puts all of her crafts to work. The title track, Strong Medicine, tells of the healing power of love with a beguiling, smokey vocal performance over a blues groove reminiscent of Al Green. "Last Call for Love," a closing time, slow dance, anthem; is perhaps the most revealing of Patty's style-direct sincerity with a soulful delivery. Crowd pleaser "Who's Got Your Back" resonates soundly as the song's Roots Rock, Surf, and Blues tones are juxtaposed with the lyrics' "Gospel truth." Among the originals by Reese, also are three tracks-all standout unique versions of other artists songs including "Keep Me in Your Heart" (Warren Zevon), "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (George Harrison) and "Buckets of Rain," (Bob Dylan) which all perfectly showcase Reese's intimate, tender and dynamic vocal range. The CD features guitarist Dave Chappell; bassist Sonny Petrosky; drummers John Thomakos and Andy Hamburger, keyboardist Brian Simms; with special guest appearances by award winning musicians and/or vocalists, Deanna Bogart, Donna Britton, Nadine Rae, Jen Smith and Jay Britton. "The uniqueness and flexibility of her voice, combined with the maturity, polish and professionalism of her songwriting...make her a triple-threat-une chanteuse extraordinaire. ...one special talent on the verge of a breakthrough." Visit Patty's website! |
