MWSA Book Review

Music of... Purple Sky

Artist:  Vic Mills (Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitars) Marci Williams (Harmony) Tom Huey (Lead Guitar) with Derek Backholm (Bass) Pat Stone (Drums)

Engineered and mixed by: Jason Shavey

Music Produced by: Vic Mills

Music Arrangements by: Marci Williams & Tom Huey

Website:  www.purpleskymusic.com

Reviewer: Bill McDonald – President of the MWSA

Oldies played with a slight taste of country rock – and lots of energy!

There is just no way you will not jump off your seat and start dancing when you put this CD on and hear the full energy sounds of Purple Sky. This CD takes familiar oldies (At least for this Baby Boomer) to new unexpected heights. This is not just a rehash of the old songs but an upbeat and rocking new arrangement of classic rock and roll music.

There is a mixture on this CD of old Elvis tunes, Buddy Holley and a touch of the other voices and sounds from the fifties and sixties. But this is not some cover group doing golden hits of others but a creative expression of new energy and vibrancy. The lead singer Vic Mills has the kind of voice that reminds me of a more mellow younger Buck Owens or Buddy Holley kind of mix. It has power and when combined with Marci Williams in a short harmony or duet they sizzle together.

This is toe tapping, hand clapping get off your rear end and start moving music. Yes, this may well be “your father’s music” but with so much more attitude. I loved the music on the CD and have become a fan. There is not one throw away track on the entire CD. “Blue Suede Shoes” is one of my favorite cuts on the CD. I highly recommend this CD for all music lovers. Young people will be introduced to some classic sounds but with modern country overtones and us old folks will savor the blasts from the past!

This is the best CD of this genre I have listened to in at least a decade. It is really that good! A must buy!!!!

Visit their website at: www.purpleskymusic.com