Darrell Scott "LIVE IN NC" ©2004(Full Light Records) w/Danny Thompson and Kenny Malone Review by Lucky Boyd I want you to understand the term 'barely.' These guys 'barely' qualify for inclusion on the MyTexasMusic website. To do so, they have to maintain a performing schedule that brings them to Texas for at least eight shows each year. They don't hail from Texas, so that qualification is what makes them eligible. Well, if it weren't for 'barely' you would surely miss out on this dynamic trio! A guitar, an upright bass, and drums - that's it. Well that's all you need if you're Darrell Scott, Danny Thompson, and Kenny Malone. Tight as the middle seat of a Miata, this trio hits a groove on the first cut and doesn't let go. I often use the term 'guitar work' and in this case, Scott makes light duty of the task, pounding out amazingly tasteful licks while exuding a soulful tone that can only come from living the life. An upright bass and a trap kit usually make strange bedfellows, but I think anything less would ruin this sound. Thompson and Malone seem to be smelted with Scott adding a fusion feel to roots passion. The trio cover Johnny Cash and Townes Van Zandt…. on the same track! Arguably the best track of the album, Folsom meets the Freightliner on track seven. Give a listen, and get out your card. This is your next order.