The Record (Ontario)

Juno-winning blues and roots vocalist Jim Brynes strikes pay dirt with producer Steve Dawson for the third time with My Walking Stick.

Whether covering Irving Berlin, Mel Tillis, Robbie Robertson or Oh Susanna, among others, or serving up originals, Byrnes warm, smoky voice caresses all the right notes.

With the Sojouners (Marcus Mosely, Will Sanders, Ron Small) providing melodic harmony vocals, Dawson on all manner of guitars, bassist Keith Lowe and Jesse Zubot on violin, among other sympathetic musicians, My Walking Stick is a soulful, aural delight.