Lem Genovese: Press

As I write these words I'm listening to Lem Genovese' new CD - "Six Lazzeri Lane" on Yankee Medic Records, and I'm here to tell you it is a terrific collection of first-rate mellowly rocking music. Genovese is a guitar whiz, and he shows off his talents on the nine tunes that make up this long-awaited CD. All of the tunes -- especially the three instrumentals that he performs on his Taylor maple Kottke Model 12 and 6-string acoustic guitars are snappy, soaring and soulful.

All of the tunes on the CD, which was produced, engineered and mastered by Michael von Muchow @ Actual Sound Studios in LaCrosse, WI, are originals. They are the work of a man who has been playing music for more than four decades. Genovese served for 20 years in the US Army and the Iowa National Guard. His service included tours of duty in Vietnam and the first Persian Gulf War as a combat medic.

Genovese' military service continues to have an impact on his music. On the new album he dedicates several tunes to today's troops, to Desert Storm vets and Gold Star Families.

Lem Genovese, our FAVORITE performing songwriter, has just updated his excellent website... it now offers videos and free downloadable music of his excellent acoustic tunes. There are also links to "the story behind the song", a biogaphy, reviews and tour dates.

If you like your Blues with a variety of influences and not just from the Southern US, you will appreciate this CD. The title track - "SIX LAZZERI LANE" is a marvelous start to this album. Its hard NOT to tap along with it. Lem shows his big heart on "ELEGY FOR THE FALLEN" a 12 string guitar instrumental dedicated to the Gold Star Families who have lost loved ones from our Nation's military service. Swampy Americana with a brain, and heart and damned good Blues guitar."

"EIGHT MILE ISLE" --
"Slick production of a slick song. Good stuff on his own label. I like the cover artwork as well..its evocative with the train and the retro wardrobe, NICE ! "