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Ray LaMontagne - Got the Stuff

Last night I went to see Ray LaMontagne in Seattle. What a great artist! That guy has soul - right from the center of his core. Somewhere between Joe Cocker and Aretha Franklin on the soule scale, with his own appreciation of life's ups and downs thrown in. Great voice, and he can really convey emotion. He is currently on tour, and I would encourage all to check out his music and consider catching a concert while he's currently out and about. Here is his website.
peter_s
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Great first album. I have the second on order.
If you like Ray you may be into the smoother Amos Lee. He's got a couple of albums that are worth listening to. Also, as I have stated on another thread further down, Terry Callier is one of those diamond artists that go pretty much un-noticed. He has a rather extensive back catalog but I'd be the wrong person to recommend any one album. I pretty much love them all.
dgarretson
2,597 posts
 
If you like Ray and you want a little more fiber in your diet, try Califone "Roots & Crowns." Possibly album of the year in this genre. New Bonnie Prince Billy "The Letting Go" is also good.
jax2
3,031 posts
 
I do enjoy Amos Lee. Haven't tried Terry Allier nor Califone. I'll check them out...thanks!

Marco
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pehare
835 posts
 
Thanks fellas for the tip. I just bought both & they are fantastic. BTW, I just saw Gregg Allman on tour a few weeks ago (really great on this fall tour) here in Fla & someone asked him who he currently liked to listen to & the only artist he mentioned was Ray.
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the_kid
465 posts
 
He is great.. I have been enjoying him for a while now.. Great that he is getting recognition..

Cheers,

Chris
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