Bex Marshall’s latest album, House of Mercy, reflects both the songs on this record, and the actual name of her home-recording studio-record label-life. She is a noted slide guitar player, who also loves the resonator (dobro) and banjo, and manages to bring in those sounds to a cohesive, roots rock record. I am always interested when a British musician melds what we think of as American sounds into music that becomes its own, rather than being imitative. Marshall’s songs and production combine for a rollicking album, and her reflection on what led to it–heard in this week’s radio program–is worthwhile for anyone seeking a lifetime playing music, or fans who like it real.
This post previously appeared on http://countryfriedrock.org/bex-marshall-1311/#.UXRenbWsiSo, where you can listen to the entire radio show, download the free podcast, and find links to the music.
