Utilizing a jug band of fellow Austinites
Danny Barnes (tenor guitar and banjo) and
Mark Rubin (stand-up bass and Sousaphone -- both of
the Bad Livers) and harpist
Gary Primich on some tracks,
James sounds more mature here, evidenced by six originals (the
John Hurt-esque "Talco Girl" is particularly nice) and one collaboration with bassist/songwriter
Sarah Brown ("My Last Good Car") and effective rather than affected vocals. Stellar guitar throughout, with an added treat:
James's blues mandolin on "Midnight Blues." ~ Dan Forte