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hard shell. The opener “Love’s Holding On” features distin- guished vocalist Bonnie Tyler. Notable covers include a take on Neil Young’s “Hey Hey My My” that honors the classic with big power chords, long notes and substantial bends. A run through Deep Purple’s “Mistreated” clos- es out the set and may rock just a bit too hard to fit in with the overall theme. As a first expo- sure to this axe-master this is a good starting point to familiarize yourself with his craft and ample talent. If these are the ballads just imagine the fury that awaits you when Pell puts the pedal to the metal. EVEN MORE NOTABLE RE- LEASES! Kris Angelis is prep- ping her sophomore EP, Heart- break is Contagious and the title-track will keep you coming back for more with its signa- ture acoustic style. She sweetly paints heartbreak as a domino effect of hearts toppling into chaos and confusion. Still, hope Watch the video for “Heartbreak is Contagious” by Kris Angelis NJ STAGE 2017 - Vol. 4 No. 5 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 70