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Single Review of Ben Davis Jr.: “Winding Binding Road”

I first heard Ben Davis Jr.‘s amazing talent when I listened to his 2019 Suthernahia album, an awesome mix of lyrical, musical, and vocal originality that somehow got lost in my CD pile until it was kind of old. Seriously, go check out songs like “I Think You Should,” “I Can’t Get Enough,” “Sunday Morning”… well, OK, the whole disc, showcasing Ben’s amazing bluesy Americana, with an original “Suthernahia” small-town spin I guarantee you’ve not heard before. This dude is truly one of a kind, absolutely something special.

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And that brings us to his newest release, the single “Winding Binding Road,” which is what I’m officially reviewing tonight. Hip, country-rock guitarwork kicks things off energetically, soon joined by Ben Davis Jr.’s inimitable, easily identifiable, twangily smooth, relatably earnest voice. The tempo stays up all the way, driven by a dancing guitar line and a steady, pulsing beat, buoyed by a mid-song key change, even maintaining its pace through a lighter fret-picking bridge late in the song.

A fun, danceable number, “Winding Binding Road” will leave you panting, out of breath if you remain on the dancefloor for the entire song. Panting and grinning. It’s a terrific introduction to the exceptional talent of Ben Davis Jr.

Having said that, while you’re checking out this song, like I said earlier, do yourself a favor and explore more of his music catalog. You will thank me later.

Looking Ahead

The “Tour Dates” page on Ben’s website currently lists for upcoming shows, all in October: Tomorrow, Saturday, October 14th at Club Vinton in McArthur, Ohio; Friday, October 20th at Loose Rail Brewing in Canal Winchester, Ohio; Saturday, October 21st at Market Street Listening Room & House Concerts in Waverly, Kentucky; and Saturday, October 28th at Twisted Vine Family Vineyard in Patriot, Ohio. Be sure to check Ben’s website regularly to see more upcoming performances when they’re added.