I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Be About It! from Ryan Hartt and it's quite good! Opening with blues rocker, Breakin' Even, Ryan Hartt is great on lead vocals and his harmonica tone if full and his riffs crisp. I particularly love Jad Tariq's guitar tone and he lead soloing is really strong. Backed by Nick Toscano on drums and Jeffrey Berg on bass, I love this opener. Harmonica jam, All Night Long, has a great driving rhythm with Hartt punching the single note melody on harmonica and a dimensionality added by Tariq on guitar. With a chorus of All Night Long and drums and bass, this is one of the best mostly one note tracks I've ever heard. Really! Mel London's I Wonder Why is a terrific showcase for Nick Adams on lead guitar and Hartt's vocals are smooth as silk leading into warm harmonica soloing. Hartt's phrasing is soulful and fresh. Very nice. Chicago styling really carries That's Right You're Wrong, a great blend of Hartt on vocal and lush harmonica chops, Adams' sure handed guitar lead and a tight rhythm section. Excellent track. Slow blues, Lonely Hour is really nice featuring Hartt on harmonica and lead vocal, Brooks Milgate on piano and Tom Ferraro on guitar. Milgate lays down a really nice solo leading to a deep throated harmonica exploration by Hartt. Wrapping the release is Pee Wee King's classic ballad, You Belong To Me, with Hartt articulating the melody on Harmonica. Playing it somewhat straight with stylistic variations, this is a solid closer for a strong release.
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