In a live session at Harvelle's in Santa Monica, Key Frances rocked the audience with expressive vocal interpretations and a sizzling guitar appearance. London's loss became the Southland's gain, as this vetern bluesman developed his distinctive rockin' sound, first in England, then across the ocean to New Orleans, Austin, Santa Fe, and finally settling in L.A.

Not only does this live session make you feel that you're there in the club, but the feeling spreads across a much wider territory. Folks all across America and beyond feel the same way about the blues. As long as its interpreter can convince and delight with searing instrumental fills, then we've got it made. Key Frances does just that, as he incorporates rhythmic pride into his performance. Conguero Curtis Byrd, bassist Mark Sims and drummer Michael Turner add a heavy pulse to the session, bringing on foot-tapping and head-boobing. It's contagious.

Key Frances' cover of "Miss Maybelle" is enough to get his audience up out of their seats and onto the floor with dancing feet. Bo Diddley's "Who Do You Love" becomes an age-old anthem of persuasion, as the band hammers out a highly rhythmic tantrum. Frances' own "American Hero" offers a quaint look at what drives our fantasies. "Detroit Iron" and "Long Black Cadillac" provide social commentary on our personal tastes in transportation, while "Trains" reflects upon the old blues concept of leavin' town for good. "Howlin' at the Moon" weaves a mysterious voodoo presence into the concert's recipe.
With magntic force, The Key Frances Band pulls you toward them. With their live recording, you feel as if you're right there in the room, sitting in a cozy spot not too far from the band.

-Jim Santella, Southland Blues Magazine
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