DC Larson's JUKEBOX JURY

Capsule reviews by a jury of one: Iowa journalist/author DC Larson. Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Blues, Alternative, Western Swing, R and B, Punk, Swing, Hillbilly, Glam, Americana. DC Larson's retro science fiction writing blog, from which the Eddie Atomic Space Adventures are available, is RETRO RIFF BOOKS. And his political writings one is AMERICAN SCENE MAGAZINE. Both are also on Blogspot. All original content on these three blogs is under author copyright.

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Kieron McDonald

Because Of You 4-track EP

(Sleazy Records)

Australian finger-popper Kieron (the Flatfoot Shakers' founder) is possessed of pipes eminently suited to let's-get-loose bop. While cats at his back give out with snapped-tight shakings - prominent are Kid James' lapel-seizing guitar lines - Kieron dispatches lyrics with cool-daddy aplomb; consistently on the beam, the man plainly digs the melody cruise. And when's the last time anyone heard a Rockabilly Rebel name-check Dino?

Recommended: "Because of You," "All She Wants to hear is Dean Martin," "Exotic Woman," "At the Bop Hop"

Videos: "Because of You" "All She Wants to Hear Is Dean Martin" "At the Bop Hop"