Sing Out!

06/02/08

Deering and Down, Break This Record,(Diamond D) Deering and Down formed seven years ago and in Alaska when journeyman rock/blues electric and slide guitarist Rev. Neil Down linked up with charismatic Lahna Deering. Joined on there sophomore project by Kurt Ruleman on drums, John C. Stubbelfield on bass and keyboardist Rick Steff, the duo deliver twelve compelling originals that evoke a hybrid Sun Records sounds with bracing elements of folk, blues, rock and jazz in play. Deering’s abrasive, soulful singing arches the eyebrows high on tracks like “Richard of Los Angeles” “City Cowgirl” and the cinematic “Abby.” – GvonT Sing Out!