2016 – JL Fulks
Enterprizes
By Phillip Smith; Aug. 20, 2016
Some say great things come in
small packages. That is very true for
the latest release, On Down the Road, from
the twenty-six year old singer/guitarist JL
Fulks . This five track EP is one big bowl of outstanding tunes. After giving
it a single listen, one should find it very obvious how his band made it to the
Semi-finals of the 2016 International
Blues Challenge in Memphis. Originally
hailing from Greenville, South Carolina, and living in Memphis for a while, Fulks now finds his home in Southern Florida,
fronting his trio composed of Ken
Burgner on bass, and Ian Jones
on drums.
The southern rock fueled title
track, “On Down the Road” will get the foot stomping for sure. Speckled with the sounds of summer, this song
about conquering restlessness and breaking free to head out on one’s life
journey, features some mighty fine and tasty lead guitar provided by special
guest Matt Schofield. A driving beat and the lush sounds of a B3
from Muggie Doo, set the perfect
stage for Fulks’ commanding vocals
and riveting guitar on “The River”.
Fulks guitar
is dynamic and intoxicating on the colossal “Phrygian Dance”. This prog-blues instrumental is pumped with
killer beats and stellar bass, making it shine immensely. This fantastic EP is such a treat to hear,
and I anxiously await to hear more music from JL Fulks.
