Album Review of
Antenna Like a Lightning Rod

Written by Robert Silverstein
April 28, 2019 - 2:04pm EDT
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Baltimore-based Kurt Deemer Band are turning heads with an excellent sounding 2018 CD EP called Antenna Like A Lightning Rod. Self-released, the 6 track CD highlights the music and vocals of Kurt Deemer who is backed up by a tight band including John Christensen (guitars), Kris Maher (bass), Steve Rose (drums) and others. With a catchy approach to Americana pop and rock, Kurt sounds influenced by AOR giants like the late Tom Petty and Chrissie Hynde. Speaking about his M.O. (modus operandi) on this brilliant mini-album, Kurt adds, "I really wanted to make a full-length record, and in retrospect kind of wish I had. I envisioned the EP on vinyl with a side “A” and side “B” but it’s only on disc for now. The previous KDB records were self-produced and then mixed. This record was recorded at Drew Mazurek’s place as well as mixed there. The idea was to keep it as live as possible." Kurt’s six-piece band is super tight and the whole album rocks up quite a storm. Over the past few years, Kurt and company have released several albums but Antenna Like A Lightning Rod is so strong, with each track a standout. A 6 track taster of his latest recordings Antenna Like A Lightning Rod may very well be the one to put The Kurt Deemer Band band front and center among 21st century pop-rock enthusiasts.