Thomas has fourteen albums overall but “Crow” is his first full length studio recording in some time. He continues to be more popular in the San Francisco Bay area where he lives and currently is on an extensive European tour. The band on “Crow” consists of Thomas, lead vocals; Dave Fleschner (from The Curtis Salgado Band), keyboards and vocals; Vyasa Dodson, guitar and vocals; Bill Athens, bass; and Tom Goicoechea, drums. The album is produced by Fleschner and Dodson.
Six of the twelve songs included were written by Vyasa Dodson the former lead guitarist for the Portland based band The Insomniacs. “Some Kind of Song” includes the lyric “I go down to Victor Street and see my old friend Pete and see if he’s got some soul records that he’d sell for cheap…there must be some kinda song out there that makes me feel better…and it soothes my soul”. “She’s My Baby”; “I Don’t Believe It” and “Somebody’s Callin” are also from Dodson; the later featuring Jason Ricci on harp.
Harmonica ace Ricci also appears on Thomas’ “Do I Know You” and on “Happiness”. The fabulous “North Country Blue” was written by bassist Athens while the closer “When Forever” is from Fleschner.
Thomas’ vocals are superb as he possess both tone and clarity. Dodson’s rhythm guitar is outstanding while Fleschner’s keyboard work is also notable. This is a great band. The backing vocals are from Dodson and Fleschner.
Thomas’ soulful music should be heard by blues lovers everywhere. This is highly recommended listening as it gets better and better with each and every spin.
Earl Thomas
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