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Chasin' Dreams Honi Deaton and Dream
Reviewed by: B Hough 5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM


Honi Deaton and Dream: Chasin’ Dreams Lamon Records Corporation PO Box 23625 Charlotte, NC 28227 www.lamonrecords.com c. 2007 Song list: Rollin’ In My Sweet Baby’s Arms, I Wanna Come Home, Mystery Train, I Don’t Need A Thing At All, The Diaper Song, Just A Closer Walk With Thee, Ain’t No Grave, Caldwell/Angelina The Baker Medley, Wagons West, I Wonder If Our Love’s The Healin’ Kind, Via Dolorosa, Freedom. You can tell this isn’t a dull album when there’s a loud “yeah” two seconds into the introductory banjo lead. “Rollin’ In My Sweet Baby’s Arms” is a classic song, but it’s usually not done at full tilt with banjo, mandolin and dobro squaring off in a battle for the most notes and the fastest speed. It’s to Honi’s credit that her vocals are strong enough to ride on top of this controlled tidal wave. Yeah! “I Wanna Come Home” changes pace immediately, and Honi and Andy trade leads on a gentle song of longing for home. “Mystery Train” puts the engine into full throttle again and Honi’s voice pulls no punches as she powers through Andy Ruff’s resophonic guitar, Joe Clark’s mandolin, Jeff Deaton’s guitar and Josh Brooks’ banjo. Honi’s original “The Diaper Song” is a realistic love song with diapers on the floorboard of the car and a baby’s tiny hand and the love refrain “when you’re with me that’s all I need.” “Ain’t No Grave” is a stunning four part a cappella gospel song with Andy doing a rumbling bass that strains the speakers. With top instrumentation, 4 strong singers, and original songs, there’s a lot of untapped potential yet to come from this band. You know you have a top album when you can’t choose a favorite song!		More Information About This CD

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