smokin.joe wrote:
I have listened to this now about 4 times and can't say which songs are best because they are all great. Superb song writing and a solid recording. The last track is a bit odd (Funky Drummer #2) at just under 1 minute 35 seconds. Based on what I have seen on his website over the last few years, he almost never tours outside the Ohio area. That might explain his music being somewhat of a hidden gem.
for years and years michael stanley held the attendance record at blossom music center (a pretty big shed) and for all i know he still does.
he works at a local TV station now, and does concerts with his band, the resonators, around northeast ohio on a regular basis.
i went to college with his sister, but that was before he really got big even in ohio. and i once sat behind him at an indians game and we chatted the whole time. a very down to earth and very nice man.
i am very serious about his entire catalog, not a dud in the bunch, and there are proabably over 25 of them.