New Jersey Stage 2015 - Issue 9 | Page 69

Killner’s vocal delivery is often reminiscent of southern rock singers so the overall effect is a unique hybrid of two distinct rock and roll genres. Killner tackles “Feeling Good” recently covered by guitar god Joe Bonamassa. That got us thinking that Tom’s debut has elements of Joe’s early pre-Kevin Shirley albums. It’s rough, gritty and raw but that’s a good thing because Tom Killner has just begun his journey and the road before him seems full of promise. Randall Bramblett is a well respected solo artist, songwriter and sideman. His latest release, Devil Music, is built on a foundation of R&B and soul combined with a spirit of improvisation. Much of Devil Music was inspired by a biography about Howlin’ Wolf. The guitars and vocals are intense on this 11-track record as stories of lost souls are revealed. “Dead in the Water” is the opening snappy yet seri- Listen to “Hard Road” by Tom Killner NewJerseyStage.com 2015 - ISSUE 9 69