Paul Foisy
"Big Sugar"
(12-track CD, recorded at Wig Wam Studios, Thonotosassa Paul Foisy (vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion), Billy Daniel (harmonica), 46:24)
Foisy renders the DIY, one-man-band idiom better than just about anybody around here, especially with his latest release (we think his last disc featured a pickup band, but it's been awhile...). Except for Billy Daniel's ace harp work on the opening title track (a ripping J.Geils rock/blues), Foisy does all the writing, playing, and singing in a strong original set, alternating between rockabilly, Southern Rock, and surf-ish instrumental tracks. Where as a lot of solo studio work tends to sound a bit hollow-centered (we like to use the term "inbred" around here)-since all the parts are rendered by the same set of hands-Foisy manages to maintain an unusually high level of musicianship, sounding more like a group of collaborators instead of just his lonesome. That said, Foisy's material has that certain classic charm that Dave Edmunds used to portray in Rockpile, yet, there's a distinct '70s Dixie/blues/boogie/country ranch that emanates from his swift-fingered guitar work. Since we're in the mood to request a few favorites, we'll toss a few bucks in the coffee can for "At the Top of the World" and the fierce "Don Diegos Last Ride." You guitar collectors definitely need to check out Foisy's battle axe on the back cover, that looks like it was some kind of futuristic toaster before somebody rigged up a set of strings for it. 

Big Sugar the new CD by Paul Foisy
Contains 12 spirited songs. Full of melody, Rock and rhythm. Paul hails from Tampa Florida, an area rich in many different music styles. Paul, a well rounded musician and singer, has worked in Blues, Country, Latin, Soul, and Rock. These influences, combined with a have fun attitude. Make Paul's songs more than just imitation. Grounded funky bass and solid drums with guitars that go from melodic to sonic. Compliment an orbit of tight harmonies and vocals possessed by Rock & Roll. Big Sugar contains all the nutritional supplement you need at each listen.