Digger Lou - Hot Runnin' Water

A distinct sound, folkgrass is the sound, and Digger does it as good as anyone. She can also really play her instrument of choice, banjo is that instrument. A true Americana CD focusing on the songwriting ability, playing, and performing knack. The CD is made up of 11 songs bringing home some stories of America's heartland, and the lyrics are enough to draw you in with both humor and truth. In the matter of fact style that makes you almost know who and what Digger is singing about personally.

The writing style is kind of like what John Prine would have written from a female perspective. An earthy vocal approach that makes you feel as welcome as you do in your own skin. You see, the whole truth of the matter is, Digger has a down home style in both her presentation and performance blending elements of folk, jazz, country, and bluegrass with a light topping of deep south blues.

The stories are both witty and captivating as Digger melds the characters and places into a welcome visual picture. How often do you hear a song that makes you care about it's characters without a video to jump start the image for you. Digger plays on the theatre of the mind with humble bystander attitude. The songs are constructed in such a way to pay homage to both the performance, and the music accompaniment in the same note.

If you want a glimpse into the mind of a grounded artist, and into the deep core of what makes American music shine today as much as it's roots, Digger is just that ticket. The shining gems of the CD are true representations of the careful planning Digger obviously puts into her craft. "Platform Shoes", "I Love You,  Just Can't Stand You", and "You Still Ain't No Good" are staples that the rest of the work is judged. A pleasant listen, the glimpse into reality from a passer by in life, rather than a willing participant. The performance is good, but the songwriting is superb.

  ( 4.5 Stars out of 6 )