TRISTAN ISRAEL BAND is one very interesting band that hails from Martha's Vineyard and West Tisbury. Massachusetts. He is quite noted in the area for his live gigs and different genres of his music.
The band is:Tristan Israel- Vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica; Nancy Jephcote-Fiddle, violin, piano; Phil Spillane-Harmonica; Paul Thurlow-Bass, piano, keys, electric guitar, percussion, backing vocals; Mike Israel-Drums. This 15 song album was Produced by Paul Thurlow and Mastered by Hunson Bausman.
SNAKE HOLLOW kicks off this album with an uptempo song that has a sweet folkish vibe that could get you dancing in no time. Listen closely to the lyrics; they are pretty cool. Great song. HOUSE ALWAYS WINS has a bluesy type feel as you can start rocking' back and forth to it. This song will really get you going as the lyrics state it all. Nice one.
GOTTA BELIEVE has another folkish vibe with some very nice harmonies to hear. This is a long song as the lights get turned down low in the night. Do you see the fireflies? ASTROLABE is a laid back song as the band plays along taking it easy as at times. The melody and lyrics are quite interesting to hear. Sweet.
WHEN I DIE has a blue type feel again and he reminds me a bit of John Hartford in this song. You can jive along to this song. I love hearing the harmonica and fiddle in this song. WOW! This song is a must to hear. THE CROW has some very interesting lyrics to hear and will perk up your ears as he tells his story.
The song really flows along well as you listen closely. Very interesting song. NO STEAL once again has some very strong lyrics as the band gets into a bouncy type of feel at some parts. I can just picture him and the band playing this song. What a gem! ON OUR WAY brings this cool album to an end with a hootenanny type feel to this song. Get up and dance and have a great time listening to this album. I love it. You can find the band at: Bandcamp, Apple Music, Facebook, You tube, Spotify and other links. ROCK ON, JIM ALLFORD [STEEL NOTES MAGAZINE.]
