Texas Sapphires

The songs are a mix of classic old and “classic new.” Malkus’ originals fit in very well with some of the classics they played. The classic covers include “Under Your Spell Again” (B.Owens), “Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down” (M. Haggard), “Cigarettes and Coffee Blues” (M. Robbins) and my favorite, “There Stands the Glass,” sung by Rebecca with amazing force and emotion and highlighted by some fine pedal steel playing. I’ve never heard a better version of this song. My favorites of Malkus’ originals are “Dirty Tattered House Shoes,” also sung by Rebecca, and the clever “Bring Out the Bible (We Haven’t Got a Prayer).” The playing on the record is wonderful, and I felt highlighted by the pedal steel of Nathan Fleming. It sounded on the recording that the pedal steel was closest to the microphone, which perhaps made it sound so forceful throughout.

This is a talented bunch. They play the old with passion and skill, and the new stuff doesn’t stick at all, in fact I had to frequently look at the credits too see which tunes were originals. Also I doubt you will hear a more forceful singer than Rebecca Cannon any time soon. Next time you’re in Texas, try to make a “trip to the store!”

Artist Name: Texas Sapphires Album Name: Live at John T. Floore Country Store Website: http://www.thetexassapphires.com/ Record Label: Release Date:

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