THE INSOMNIACS "LEFT COAST BLUES" Source: Blues Art Journal Date: 09/2007 Writer: Brian Harman

This is the debut album from The Insomniacs and a more impressive start than this, I feel, could not be achieved; for that which comes spilling forth from the speakers is pure footapping ecstasy. If you are familiar with the theme tune from the comedy “Third Rock from the Sun,” then you will have some idea of what is waiting for you on this album. For everybody else, I have the utmost pleasure in informing you that these thirteen original numbers (including two live performances) are; refreshingly accurate in delivery and rendition of numbers reminiscent of the early innocent fun loving times of the fifties; the styles range from a hopping and bopping rockabilly tinged sound to straight ahead rock’n’rollers; all of which contain some of the most richly resonant, mellow and feelgood twangin guitarwork around. Partnered with crystal clear, loose as a goose, irresistible ivory tinkling, and a solid, warmly rich and mellow, rhythm section no tune is out of place, whether, they are fast paced dancing shuffles or slowburnin’ blues, the whole album has you jiving in the aisle. The gentlemen who have created this fun, fun, fun piece of musical joy have their base in Portland Oregon; and are; Vyasa Dodson; vocals, Dean Mueller; bass, Alex Shakeri; keyboards and Dave Melyan; drums. What more can one say! Oh yes, definitely one for the collection, no doubt about it!