Greg Wells

Val McCallum: Beau Bow de Lune

by Doug Collette
May 15, 2021

Val McCallum's Beau Bow de Lune is a deceptively modest piece of work. Fitting neatly into the Americana category, most vividly evoking the seminal folk-country rock of Buffalo Springfield and early Poco, close listening reveals just how refined a blend of specialized skills this album is. Combined virtues of songwriting, musicianship and production complement each other to turn the ten tracks into a unified whole. The talents of the principals are as broad as the music is eclectic. ...