Charlie Patton "Primeval Blues, Rags, And Gospel Songs" (RSD 2026) Mt. Joy Live at the Salt Shed backed by guitarist Drew Smithers

backed by guitarist Drew Smithers and keyboardist Peter Levin

and positive mission

Slather on an infectious melody

their first studio record since 2016’s Chaosmosis

Jeff McDonald was fifteen

Charlie Patton "Primeval Blues, Rags, And Gospel Songs" (RSD 2026) Mt. Joy Live at the Salt Shed backed by guitarist Drew SmithersOf all the early blues greats Charlie Patton maintains the most prestigious and elevated place of admiration and respect. He alone seems like the voice of a powerful long lost musical construct that, as Rolling Stone wrote, "after almost 95 years Patton's magnetic, almost palpable presence will still jump out of your speakers and grab you by the throat" this album displays the whole range of styles he encompassed and exhibits both his pure power and