Walt's new 'Diamonds In The Sun' (with the Mystiqueros) is both as Texas and as universal as you can get. Sweet harmonies, superb writing and fine musicianship are combined on a nice balance of straight-up smokn guitar RocknRoll mixed with acoustic harmony. One for the ages; great live shows.
Walt demands more of himself than those around him. Those around him are driven to be as demanding of their own work.To aspire to achieve quality over marketing friendly top 40...? Now you have a look inside the Mystiqueros great guys to the last man.
Yep, this is the Tipping Point for Wilkins... GREAT Stuff, and great guy too!
Excellent, this is my first WW album ... I'd heard "Trains" on the radio and loved it so thought I'd give it a spin. Musically and lyrically great especially the harmonies !! Great buy !!
Steel guitars and fiddle define country music. Hopewell has enough steel guitars and fiddles to satisfy the hardest core country fan around. As a bonus, you get Wilkin's natural vocals, great harmonies, melodies that are catchy without cloying, and lyrics that capture the glow in everyday events.
Thnx so much boys from your fans in the Great White North. Hearing you perform the new stuff was even better than expected if that is possible. Your show in Nashville showed just why your music touches people the way it does. Meaningful lyrics....Performed by 5 immensely talented musicians....who genuinely enjoy their fans. I knew it would take seeing you boys to ever get me to Nashville. Christy is feeling a little better and says hello...and Thank You Walt....for everything.
Saw Walt, Johnny, Bill, Marcus and Ray in VA on September 11. They were incredible - great harmonies, awesome musicianship and wonderful entertainers. They did "Wrapped" and I just about passed out it was so good. Can't wait to see them again.
wish i could give this cd 100 stars the best cd of 07.
Having traveled thanks to work I have heard loads of artist performing live. Last week I had the good fortune of hearing Walt and his amazing band play. Fun, entertaining, harmony that fits together (I know it is suppose to fit but doesn't always happen in some bands), rich lyrics, heartfelt performance. I will hopefully return again and again to hear Walt and the Mystiqueros perform. I left the performance feeling grateful that this band decided to share their talents with those of us that love and appreciate true and talented musicians. A Diamond(s) in the Sun!!
Sorry, forgot to say the cd I'm referring to in the review below is "Diamonds in the Sun".