DREAM AGAIN - PHIL KEAGGY
Keaggy is an acclaimed guitarist (the late Chet Atkins was a fan) who usually lets his fingers do the talking. But his singer/songwriter persona takes center stage on this highly personal acoustic effort. When it comes to vocal delivery, Keaggy falls more in the stylist category, but what he lacks in range, he more than makes up for in earnest charm and sincerity. The subjects here are close to his heart. “It’s You and Me” was written for his longtime wife, Bernadette. “Kathy’s Song” is a loving tribute to his sister, and “There With You” was penned for daughter Olivia. On the other side of the creative coin, “Why” takes a long hard look at the turmoil in today’s world. Keaggy may be revered as one of the industry’s best guitarists, but this album reveals that his pen is just as mighty as his ax. (Strobie Records). Billboard
