Album Review of
Soul of the Bayou

Written by Duane Verh
March 27, 2016 - 12:00am EDT
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Powerhouse vocalist Gregg Martinez serves up a sublime set of deep soul nearly as wide in stylistic range as is his multi-octave vocal spectrum.  Covering Ann Peebles (“I Can’t Stand The Rain”), Sly Stone (“If You Want Me To Stay”) and hitting on rarefied gems in between, the Louisiana-bred Mr. Martinez never lets up here.  Neither does his thoroughly kick-butt studio band. Slotted among the primo covers here is a most airplay worthy original, the infectious “Remember You Used To Love Me”.