The Siegel-Schwall Band
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What a flash back to hear this band once again, and its sound has been fortified with Sam Lay on drums, guitar on one cut and vocals, and Rollo Radford on electric and upright bass and also vocals. Both of them have much more traditional blues voices than Corky Siegel and Jim Schwall; however the band would definitely be missing a large part of its charm without Jim and Corky singing their songs. The playing is solid and true with Sam and Rollo providing a solid beat. This leaves Corky to go to town on harmonica and
piano, and Jim to give full attention to guitar, mandolin, 12 string guitar, and accordion. The songs are all sharp and well done and they were all written by one of the band members (for the most part they sing the songs they wrote). A very enjoyable release that brings back good memories.