Chris Jones, well-known from the Nautilus Tour 2002, where he appeared as a guitar-virtuoso, arises on his new solo-Album as a productive songwriter and impressive vocalist.
Listening to Roadhouses & Automobiles - also the title song of this CD - is really a lot of fun: A Ry Cooder-sound (with tuba und trumpet), Appalachian-style, gurgling solos on the Hammond-organ, outstanding virtuoso instrumentals (unedited!!) and many more – Chris Jones at his best!
"Sometimes an album appears that's so solid musically and sonically you'd be hard-pressed to find a flaw in it, and Roadhouses & Automobiles fits that description. As a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Chris Jones is in fine form here. The recording is state of the art, and the arrangements do an excellent job of enhancing the performances. Jones' guitar and voice take center stage while additional instruments weave their way into the soundscape subtly and effectively. Jones' nimble fingerstyle guitar i son display throughout the album, and his delicate and cleanly-executed phrasing - not to mention a lovely melody - make the instrumental "Jolanda's Wedding March" a standout cut. Roadhouses & Automobiles has been a favorite at audio shows, and it is on the TAS Super LP list." - Jeff Wilson, The Absolute Sound, October 2019
Musicians:
Chris Jones - vocals, guitars
Grischka Zepf - electric bass
Siard de Jong - fiddle, mandolin
Nils Tuxen - pedal steel
Martin Huch - pedal steel
Wolfgang Beisert - mandolin
Beo Brockhausen - saxophone, african bow harp
Hans-Jörg Maucksch - fretless bass
Christina Lux - backing vocals
Thomas Klippel - hammond b3
Lutz Möller - piano
Christian Rien - trumpet
Michael Kleinhans - tuba
Yogi Jockusch - percussion
Christian Archontidis - drums
Total playing time 51:59
Listening to Roadhouses & Automobiles - also the title song of this CD - is really a lot of fun: A Ry Cooder-sound (with tuba und trumpet), Appalachian-style, gurgling solos on the Hammond-organ, outstanding virtuoso instrumentals (unedited!!) and many more – Chris Jones at his best!
"Sometimes an album appears that's so solid musically and sonically you'd be hard-pressed to find a flaw in it, and Roadhouses & Automobiles fits that description. As a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Chris Jones is in fine form here. The recording is state of the art, and the arrangements do an excellent job of enhancing the performances. Jones' guitar and voice take center stage while additional instruments weave their way into the soundscape subtly and effectively. Jones' nimble fingerstyle guitar i son display throughout the album, and his delicate and cleanly-executed phrasing - not to mention a lovely melody - make the instrumental "Jolanda's Wedding March" a standout cut. Roadhouses & Automobiles has been a favorite at audio shows, and it is on the TAS Super LP list." - Jeff Wilson, The Absolute Sound, October 2019
Musicians:
Chris Jones - vocals, guitars
Grischka Zepf - electric bass
Siard de Jong - fiddle, mandolin
Nils Tuxen - pedal steel
Martin Huch - pedal steel
Wolfgang Beisert - mandolin
Beo Brockhausen - saxophone, african bow harp
Hans-Jörg Maucksch - fretless bass
Christina Lux - backing vocals
Thomas Klippel - hammond b3
Lutz Möller - piano
Christian Rien - trumpet
Michael Kleinhans - tuba
Yogi Jockusch - percussion
Christian Archontidis - drums
 | 1. Roadhouses & Automobiles |
| | 2. Thank You (R.J. Reynolds) |
| | 3. Darlin' Cory |
| | 4. The Last Fallen Leaf |
| | 5. No Sanctuary Here |
| | 6. Fender Bender |
| | 7. God Moves on the Water |
| | 8. Set 'em up, Joe |
| | 9. Jolanda's Wedding March |
| | 10. Hoof Jelly |
| | 11. Don't Need Your Religion |
| | 12. Cold Creature |
Total playing time 51:59
