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It’s been a long and dusty, winding road for Austin singer/songwriter Guy Forsyth that’s lead to a recent surge in praise over his dazzling live shows and his rich Americana roots sound. Forsyth (voca...
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12/19/2009
Sam's Burger Joint
San Antonio,TX
12/26/2009
Antones
Austin,TX
1/1/2010
Gruene Hall
New Braunfels,TX
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Total Reviews: 10
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by MKJohnson 6/13/2008
All of the tracks sound great and really do justice to Guy Forsyth and the band members - which is a pretty tall order. There is really nothing that beats seeing them live - but this is really damn good.
Title track "Calico Girl" sets the tone with a lonesome-sounding harmonica intro that wasn't present in the CYLW version and maracas that lend an almost wicked foreshadowing, countering Forsyth's more intimate "whisper-in-your-ear" mood.
"Faith" - With male voices instead of female backing up on this version, "Faith" takes on harder, heavier edge. The harp has a bit more prominence in this one too (listen around 2:05 for those playing at home.) Even with harmonica getting more of the 'spotlight', the guitar work still seems heavier than the Can You Live Without version.
"Children of Jack" - Forsyth's increased range really shows in this song. "Children of Jack" and "If I was Sick" both showcase the deeper range of his voice ten years later.
"True Friends" finds Forsyth sounding wiser, his voice a bit stronger on this track then he did 10 years ago.
This will definitely be in my rotation for quite awhile.
by Scotty 7/7/2006
Amazing!! Not commenting to just blow your horn, but to let a true artist know that you are justified, vaildated, and certainly appreciated for sharing your creative gift and talent!! Thank You Mr Forsyth
Yours Truly
Scotty
Met you at JJ's in Fort Worth
by Mermu.net 4/11/2006
This Guy is amazing. A truly gifted musician with a knack for the gritty sexiness of the blues. But just when you think you've completely figured his music out, he'll hit the crowd with the comic honesty of "Whatever" or the sweet serenade of "Dia, Denise, Diana and You". When Guy's onstage he's the personification of that adage about the X Factor: all the women want to be with him and all the men want to be like him.
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