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KEVIN WELCH - PATCH OF BLUE SKY CD

Connie Jean | White Oak, TX | 06/20/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"PATCH OF BLUE SKY



Kevin takes me over a series of rolling hills with this CD...he musically drives me up and down; (the drive is worth taking). If he doesn't bring a tear to your eyes singing about a tragic event Kevin witnessed from ground zero as "Marysville," he's taking you on the sunny upside of the hopeful hill with "Patch of Blue Sky," or he's taking you on the long stretching highway at a comfortable speed with "Answer Me That," back to going straight for the finish line with "That's How It Feels." (Not necessarily in that order.) There are also other wonderful musicians on this CD...but I'll let you find out that for yourselves!! There are turns....some steep and some at the speed you need. For goodness sake do YOURSELF a BIG favor and buy this CD as quickly as you can, sit down immediately when you get it and JUST LISTEN to the music AND the lyrics...hard to pick a favorite. One last suggestion, when you've done all the above...then start looking for the live performance that might be nearest where you are....for he is every bit as good, nah "better," in live shows...do yourself a favor. That's all...Blessings,

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Warmth, Intelligence, Beauty

G. S. Norwood | Weatherford, Texas | 06/16/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Kevin Welch is a singer/songwriter who writes for top country acts, but finds his own home on the Americana charts. He has a comfortable, road-weary baritone, and the music on this excellent record is quiet, mostly acoustic, thoughtful, melodic, and deeply reflective. He sings of loving and parting, losing a lot, but winning the things that count the most. Individual lines stick with me:



"What am I made of? / What am I afraid of? / What am I gonna do now?"



"Jesus was a pagan; Woody was a punk."



"I lay down my pen like some lay down their pistols."



Songs, like "Answer Me That," "Long Gone Dream," and "Patch of Blue Sky" speak of people seeking a new direction in their lives, after loss or change has left them wondering which way to go. Those resonate deeply with me. Other standouts include "Come A Rain," for its fun word associations, and "Andaman Sea" for sheer melancholy gorgeousness, but there are no bad cuts here. All the songs have something interesting to offer.



The stripped down instrumentation lets the very intelligent lyrics shine through, and the tasteful backup from artists including Glenn Fukanaga, Dustin Welch, The Trishas, Eliza Gilkyson, Bukka Allen, and Brian Standefer, burnish these songs to a deep, rich glow. Those of you who enjoy thoughtful, soulful music along the lines of Guy Clark should give this one a listen. It gets better with every play."

Do yourself a favor and get this cd...

Miss Ohio | 07/13/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Kevin Welch's first solo record in a long time and worth the wait~If you have not listened to him yet; it is a must..Americana, Blues, heartbreak and hope...

I got his cd Millionaire after hearing him sing and play on Kelly Willis cd and learning that he had written my favorite song on it..

and I was hooked.

He has a long collaboration with Keiran Kane and Fats Kaplin~KaneWelchKaplin/Dead [...].

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