The name OutWest Band pretty much says it all: this is an Americana-country-rock band from Spokane, Washington with three new singles: “Beers Up,” “You” and “Stay My Ass At Home.” The members are Patrick Lagrimanta (vocals/guitar), Woody Curtis Jr. (guitars/vocals), Ray Tozzi (bass) and Matt Fate (drums).
Our first song “Beers Up” literally grows before our eyes from a muted, distant guitar riff into a full-throated chunky electric tune, ably backed by both acoustic and secondary rhythm and lead guitars. This is immediately arresting rock with a country edge, assertive and propulsive. Patrick Lagrimata has that gritty, dude-at-the-bar authenticity perfect for drinking anthems like this. The middle lead solo is wah-wah powerful, but even more interesting as the band actually slows down a bit toward the end. Some unexpected stops and starts conclude the track, beneath final wails both from Lagrimata and the lead guitar. The next track up is simply titled “You.” Beers aside, you can guess that this is a quieter ballad with strummed electrics and a more sincere, intimate vocal. The opening had traces of a young Van Morrison, while the rock section feels more like John Mellencamp or Tommy Tutone, with a touch of Bruce in the arrangement. With the quieter mix you can more easily hear the ace bass-playing of Ray Tozzi and the solid drums of Matt Fate. “Stay My Ass Home” has the best title after “Beers Up.” I expected another rollicking ass-kicker but this one starts like more of a big country ballad with phat walls of guitar and emotion-laden lead melodies. The song proper has a tumbling beat with staccato riffing with singer Lagrimanta just barely keeping up with the rollicking melodies. In fact everyone including bass and drums gets a fun, danceable workout with this tune. “I gotta plead the Fifth when you’re in town” is a line for the ages! Some nice vocal harmonies toward the end too. Three quick songs but a great introduction for a kick butt band. Give an ear!
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