Saturday, May 17, 2008

“Travelin' Man” by Donald Ray Johnson (Blues Artist from Alberta, Canada)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Donald Ray Johnson with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Travelin' Man"
 
"Travelin' Man" by Donald Ray Johnson is an all-around great blues album. Immediately grabbing the attention of listeners is the eclectic instrumentation – electric guitars, organs, and brass instruments mix to produce a uniquely compelling sound. Donald Ray's soulful tenor timbre is full of passion and control. Furthermore, the songwriting on this CD is crafted with highly relatable and poetic lyrics.The tear-inducing love ballad "Always On My Mind" ventures away from this CD's general upbeat pace, and allows Johnson to show off a softer, more personal side. "Last Two Dollars" shines with a hint of R&B flare, and draws listeners in with a powerful saxophone intro. Every aspect of "Travelin' Man" exemplifies professionalism. This is one CD that will not go unnoticed.
-Xavier and the RadioIndy Team