Vocalist Barbara Blue’s forthright delivery conveys a soul-grounded Everywoman persona that endures through an engaging set of collaborations, seasoned with a couple classics.  The Pittsburgh native shows some convincing blue-collar spunk on “Nutthouse Blues” and delivers a respectable reading of the Etta James-popularized “Tell Mama”. Other standout tracks include “Trail Of Tears” and the leadoff tribute “The Shoals”.  Drumming legend Bernard “Pretty” Purdie mans the driver’s seat of a rock-solid backup unit.