: Long-time collaborator Huey Lewis provided harmonica for "Defenders of the Flag" . The 2021 "RAR" Experience
Yes, the Huey Lewis cover. But Hornsby wrote it. The 2021 RAR reveals the subtle syncopation between Molo’s drums and Hornsby’s left hand. Previously buried in the mix, the accordion track (played by Hornsby) now sits perfectly in the stereo field. : Long-time collaborator Huey Lewis provided harmonica for
Released in May 1988, Scenes from the Southside was both a continuation of their established "Virginia sound" and an ambitious step forward. The album relied less on programmatic pop structures and allowed more room for Hornsby's signature acoustic piano improvisations, syncopated rhythms, and poignant lyrical narratives of small-town struggles, Southern history, and personal transition. Track-by-Track Breakdown of a Masterpiece The 2021 RAR reveals the subtle syncopation between
A sprawling, 7-minute epic channeling Frost-ian themes of choice. Resilience through personal and professional hardship. "The Old Playground" Nostalgia for youth and changing community landscapes. "Defenders of the Flag" The album relied less on programmatic pop structures