Moving to the Country
Rishell and Raines make a potent team, as anyone who caught their last duet,I Want You to Know, can attest.Moving to the Countryis an equally tasty mix, with a good selection of covers accompanied by several original songs. The originals stack up well against the covers, which speaks highly of them indeed, given thatMoving to the Countryfeatures Kansas Joe McCoy andMemphis Minnie("My Washerwoman's Gone"),Leadbelly("Keep Your Hands Off Her"),Blind Blake("Sweet Jivin' Mama"), and more. The duo are accomplished musicians; both are strong vocalists, Rishell's guitar work is first-rate, and Raines's harmonica is note-perfect. Though they're often accompanied by backing musicians, Rishell and Raines are the stars of this show, and it's a show that's not to be missed. --Genevieve Williams