Local husband and wife folk blues duo Good
Diction is a great example of the kind of group that reaffirms my
commitment to independent music and provides an ever welcome source of
inspiration.The key to the blues (or any style really) is
authenticity. Frontman Peter Bodurtha’s lyrics have strong mythical and
literary qualities to them. At the same time, songs like If I Were a
British Man or I Just Want to Talk display an earnest sense of wit and
cleverness that make their stories personal.Much like Meg White (and I mean that in the best
way possible), Percussionist Julie Bodurtha’s minimalist approach adds a
certain amount innocence and playfulness to the music that really ropes
the listener in and highlights the nuances. As the lengthy
stomp-fest 1789 W Broadway Ave Blues demonstrates, all of the
intangibles are present and Good Diction successfully accomplishes what
all good blues bands must do: trick you into not realizing your hearing
the blues.
Wholehearted showmanship goes a long way and the
overall effect is the temporary illusion of experiencing something new, vai
raw, undiscovered, and—most importantly—real. GOOD DICTION
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