Album Review of
Down To The Roots

Label: Grandpa Racoon Records

Genres: Rock, Folk, Blues

Styles: Roots Rock, Contemporary Folk, Blues, Folk Rock


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Written by Duane Verh
January 31, 2014 - 12:00am EST
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While the blues is a frequent topic here lyrically, folk and Americana formats are a much more likely destination for Mr. Levenger’s delightful acoustic set. BKA Banana of the legendary 60’s troupe, the Youngbloods, the singer/multi-instrumentalist Mr. L serves up grizzled vocals steeped in congeniality and frequent, self-targeted humor. The pickin’s not shabby either and Ry Cooder and David Grisman provide nice guest work. Check out “Married To The Blues”, “Love Is A Five Letter Word” and “Just Can’t Quit The Blues”.