Going back to early recommendations, Mikey Reaves
was recommended by Parachute, one of the bands that played at the concert that
inspired my first five music reviews.
Parachute knows Reaves because he has worked as a
guitar tech and tour manager for them. Outside of that, Reaves works as a
producer, songwriter, engineer, drummer, and mixer.
Because he does so much, it may not always be clear
what his role was on a specific song. I will also guess that if you get a
chance to see him live it will probably be as a drummer.
It may also mean that you get a wider range of
musical styles. Much of it is country-tinged; not surprising as Reaves is based
in Nashville.
I particularly enjoyed his work with Emily Hackett,
whose songs like "Bad Weather" and "Worth the Weight" were
beautiful and emotional. That being said, there were also several songs about
beer. For added perspective, there is also a very short piece from a very young
Reaves, "Jungle". Lots of musicians start young, but there isn't
always evidence.
I enjoyed listening, and it was important to have a
break in the gloom after yesterday's band.
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