Texas guitarist and vocalist
Johnny Copeland didn't turn in a formula job on these six tunes recorded live at the 1987 Juneteenth festival. Indeed, the concert setting seems to put some juice in
Copeland's singing; his voice isn't raspy or detached, and he actually seems exuberant about doing the umpteenth version of "Big Time" and "Baby, Please Don't Go." His band, especially saxophonist Bert McGowan, also seem to get new life from the crowd reaction and dig in behind
Copeland with renewed vigor. Even
Copeland's shuffle licks and patterns, which can become awfully predictable, were executed with some sharp twists and surprising turns. ~ Ron Wynn