Sam Price and the True Believers
(self-titled)
2017 – Sam Price Music
By Phillip Smith;
July 1, 2017
When he’s not immersing himself into his
mind-warping bass performances for the critically acclaimed Honey Island
Swamp Band, New Orleans Sam Price has a sweet gig fronting his own
funk-tified band, Sam Price and the True Believers. With Price on bass and lead vocals, The
True Believers consists of guitarist Matt Galloway, drummer Ethan
Shorter, keyboardist Phil Breen, Conga Mike on congas,
bongos, and percussion, and singer Whitney Alouisious. Their first release is a five-track jubilee
of infectious songs and note-worthy musical performances.
Good vibes are abundant in the soulful
bouncing rhythm of “Where I Want To Be”.
Featuring guest guitarist John Fohl (Cherry Poppin’ Daddys,
Dr. John), this one turns my heart light on full beam. Price breaks out the treasure chest of
old skool funk on “Down To You”. The
whirling sounds of keys set the stage for Price’s funky bassline, Alouisious’
fierce vocals and a blazing saxophone played by Tom Fitzpatrick. Eric "Benny" Bloom (Lettuce)
lends his trumpet mastery to this song leading it to a cosmic climax. It feels really good to snuggle up inside the
relaxed swaying melody of “Keep On Pushing”.
I can’t help but think of Steely Dan when listening to this one.
I look very much forward to hearing what may come
next from Sam Price and the True Believers. They definitely have a good thing going.
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