This is a new side project from Former guitarist Denny Smith that finds him exploring a heartland, root rock exploration with The Great Affairs. The 4 guys here are playing loose and having a good, solid time making music from the gut and letting the sparks fly. That it comes off sounding so effortless is testimony to the talents of the participants. Fans of The Jayhawks, The V-Roys and Limbeck should dive right in. The sound is one the gentle roots groove of a road-tested and worn Telecaster, a glorious wash of slide guitar and snapping snare patterns, the warmth of a perfect bass line and the earnest declarations of a band getting ready to hit the highway. Very Highly Recommended!
