It's been a while since "Down The Road" was out, and even though I was privy to some of these tracks as long ago as October 2009, it's a real treat to see the CD arrive in its finished format. Especially, as this has more blues than I expected, and is a right wee gem.

If you've been here before, you should have no doubt that Ms Puorto is a fabulous singer. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, she's right up there with Bonnie Bramlett in my pantheon of soulful blues singers, and I don't give higher praise than that. Of this, her third CD, Ms Puorto says "While you listen to this CD, I hope you go on a ride and feel something old, something new, as I stay true to keeping the music's meaning and message: Direct, Open, Raw and Real." More of this review at, Blues Matters website