Erin Lee and Sammy Dee - Mile Marker  (1999, eLee Productions)

            Erin Lee and Sammy Dee's debut CD is filled with contradictions. This thirteen song CD is led by Erin Lee on vocals, Sammy Dee on guitar and dobro, David Foret on bass, Joey Conway on keyboard, Bradley Kopp on rhythm guitar, Al Chesis on harmonica, and Billy Hoke, Fritz VonValtier, and Sandy Ficca on drums. This CD is a blues CD filled with many songs about cheating, leaving and moving.

            All of the lyrics are well written, and the music stands out in it.  Sadly, Lee's vocals often times do not equal the intensity of what is written. Among the best examples of this is the song "Low Down Dirty Dog" about a cheating lover. Where Lee's vocals should be expressing anger, a tepid vocal response is sung. In "You Turned and Walked Away" her vocals do a better job saying what the words mean.

            Sammy Dee and the rest of the band are the backbone of this CD. Dee's guitar resonates in every song demonstrating that he is a seasoned professional. There are other great performances on the CD as well including Joey Conway on the song "Mile Marker", and Al Chesis on "Movin' On" and "You Turned and Walked Away." Pay attention for the special guest fiddle as well.

            Mile Marker is a strong first attempt by Erin Lee. She does have more ability than this CD demonstrates, and FEMMUSIC looks forward to it being used.

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