Eric Lindell continues to find his groove. Alligator Records has found a real talented artist that bridges the gap between the young jam band fans and the good old fans of New Orleans funk grooves. Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist Eric Lindell’s latest offering Gulf Coast Highway (Alligator Records) is just hitting the stores nationwide. The new CD builds and grows throughout each track concluding with a fantastic New Orleans funky instrumental called “Raw Doggin’” featuring Chris Dejohn on drums and Marc Adams on the B3. Other favorite tracks on Eric’s latest include: “It’s A Drag” featuring Sean Carey on harmonica. “The Look” captures the old R&B days of NOLA that reminded me of the late Tommy Ridgley. The Waylon Jennings/Willie Nelson penned “I Can Get Off On You” has some great rolling piano licks provided by Marc Adams and solid New Orleans shuffling drum rolls by Chris Dejohn. This song is about not needing drugs or alcohol to get high, just his woman’s love. “Country Livin’” is another favorite, featuring New Orleans drummer Stanton Moore and a great solo on the baritone sax by Jimmy Carpenter.
“I’ll be Around” rounds out my favorite Lindell compostions on the new CD. When you listen to this track just close your eyes and your there, where else – New Orleans. Some other great covers also help make this new Eric Lindell CD really shine. Eric does a great job with a funky version of the Buck Owens country classic “Cryin’ Time” and a real nice version of Delbert McClinton’s “Here Come the Blues Again.” Here comes another great CD by Eric Lindell. Eric’s third on Alligator Records isn’t my favorite yet but I’m guessing after one more listen and it will be.
Just two shows in February down with lots of new releases. I hope you enjoyed the new offerings by Alligator Records: Eric Lindell “Low On Cash, Rich in Love” – Roomful of Blues “Rasin’ A Ruckas” – Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater “West Side Strut” & Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King “Blood Brothers.” Info: 
