Albert’s debut album, Businessman, was recorded in Woodstock, N.Y., just another reason to love their hometown. Singer-songwriter Nolan Bryan, front-man of Albert, must have spent the better part of his life buried going through his parent’s vinyl collection of soulful rock and roll and deep-rooted southern rock. Bryan’s soothing voice is a melting pot of rock and roll legends, backed by the musical talents of Mike Coulter, Johnney Sneed, Jamie Elman, Claire Wellin, Ryan Porter, Joel Bunn and Eric Hargett. The plethora of musicians add a crafted tune to Albert, with instruments that are unusual for an up-and-coming rock group including horns, saxophone, trombone and violins. With influences like The Beatles, The Kinks, Bob Dylan and my favorite, The Allman Brothers, Businessman’s two years in the making, with help from 3-time Grammy winner Justin Guip, was a success. Which is a beautiful combination of music that is itching for a comeback.
Catch Albert play this year’s Atwater Artwalk on June 20. – Kayla Hay