Last year the "Queen of Modern Texas Country Soul",
Robyn Ludwick, released
Little Rain and recently I finally got around to purchasing a copy. The descriptor is spot on, as the album combines a bit of bluesy soul to that Texas Americana sound. The album was produced by
Gurf Morlix who also featured his considerable talent on the guitar, keyboards, banjo, pedal steel, and backing vocals. Husband John Ludwick (electric and upright bass) and Rick Richards (drums) round out the musical cast. The opening track,
Longbow, OK, sets our high expectations for this release with it's tale of love gone bad. Seems like a constant theme as the
Heartache continues with her soulful vocals - at times backed by haunting music.
Lafayette is a favorite track where Ludwick displays more range and
Little Weakness all Americana. If you are still not convinced, consider that Ludwick is the sister of
Charlie Robison and
Bruce Robison. Would love to hear the singing at that family reunion. Pair Little Rain with the
Lost Maples Winery, the closest winery to Ludwick's Bandera Texas hometown. Cheers.
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