New Orleans’ guitar slinger Eric Johanson’s fifth studio set of originals is the first he produced. It’s also the debut for his own label, Levee Ward Records. As such, he proudly takes complete responsibility for every aspect of this recording. And since he has been at it for nearly a decade, he is experienced enough to know what he wants and how to get it.
That’s made clear in the pre-release notes where he states “With this record, I didn’t explain anything. I followed the ideas all the way through.”
The basic tracks were laid down in just three days, between live shows, with his tight touring bass and drums duo. That yields a rawer, less structured ambiance, helped enormously by mixing pro Bill Skibbe whose work with…

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