CD Reviews

Might I Suggest

The Satin Chaps

Self-Produced

Okay, before anybody jumps on me and says that this is not really a blues album, lighten up. I hear a lot of influences from the likes of Booker T & The MGs or The Bar-Kays behind Portland’s The Satin Chaps on this debut release, Might I Suggest. And to me, that funky soulful Memphis sound with a bit of a hint of the classic Northwest garage bands certainly can be considered blues in its own right. And if you don’t think so, you have to admit you enjoy it for its dancability and groove.

Of course, The Satin Chaps are also not made up of your normal blues musicians either. Fronted by the trio of drummer Luke Strahota of The High Violets, keyboardist Peter Dean of Fast Computers and bassist Eric Hedford of The Dandy Warhols, The Satin Chaps present an old ‘60s instrumental soul approach to modern dance numbers. Rounding out the group are Colin Sheridan on guitar, Jon Clark on sax, Kyle Haverly on trombone and Pat Norris on trumpet. All of the ten tracks on the disc are original compositions by the band.

It’s funky. It’s soulful. It has a ton of groove. And it’s just plain fun. Give Might I Suggest a listen; these infectious instrumentals will definitely make you feel good

Total Time: 34:56

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