Jon Byrd – All Your Mistakes
Alabama born Jon Byrd has been creating his own music now for quite a few years after a successful career as a sideman. His latest release further exemplifies that striking out on his own was a good idea as his music is catchy and inspiring. You can tell he reaches deep into his songwriting soul to weave expressive tales mostly from life experiences. His voice has a uniquely mesmerizing quality, undeniably country but he goes a bit deeper with his singing. You can actually feel, not just hear, but FEEL influences from Townes Van Zant, Hank Sr, Roy Orbison, and others with the way he fuels his songs with pure emotion. From mellow crooners like “I’ll Be Here Only One,” to the folksy vibe of “Golden Colorado” and the honky-tonk blues of “Woman, Sensual Woman,” his musical eccentricities add further intrigue to the songs. He is strong in all aspects of song creating and this makes for a very enjoyable disc. – MW
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