As promised, the debut release from Myrna Sanders is here. “RICHES TO RAGS” was worth the wait. Myrna Sanders has a diverse voice and style, from an Olivia Newton-John quality on some of the ballads, so a Sheryl Crow quality on the opening cut. I found some great surprises in many of the songs. “My Love Sleeps To Hide” is a great tune, written by Marin Shotwell, and Sanders does a fine job winding her way through the ballad, but the bridge makes the song as Myrna’s vocal abilities are showcased in an awe-inspiring display of her range. “Closure” was written by fellow MTM member Dodd Michael Lede, and another MTM member, Amy Lauro appears on the album. Mike BBQ at Space City Sounds helps produce, and if that sounds familiar, he also helped on Lede’s album. Andy Zuniga on drums? Yup, on several MTM members’ albums as well. Mryna Sanders surrounded herself with some great people when putting this project together. Her touring band includes Michael Simon on guitar, award-winning Greg Barr (Lucky Boyd Band, Tollbooth Violators) on bass, and Hector Pavon (Helstar) on drums. Folk-laden blues, rock-influenced ballads, and pop-flavored folk tunes are the order of the day on this disc. Don’t be fooled by genre labels, this is Texas music all the way! Get it today for only $13.99!