"Soundcheck" opened my ears to a wonderful artist named J.D. McPherson, whose high-energy songs are a blend of country, rockabilly, R&B, punk and blues.
His energy is contagious, but that's just the beginning of why his act works. Like Imelda May, McPherson truly has a handle on how to blend those old styles pop in a digital age without coming across as a novelty act.
By the looks of fan reviews for his album "Signs & Signifiers,"