Chas plays all slide and dobro guitars with expertise and precision. And he shows his versatility in covering so many styles. This guitarist has toured with Maura O'Connell, Wynonna Judd and Nancy Griffith and is a sought-after studio musician. These tunes are evidence of just why that is.

Speaking of instruments, Chas is joined by an all-star ensemble of rhythm and keyboard players, but it's the guitars that really stand out. The bluegrass/country "Canterbury" starts things off with medium-tempo drumming and Chas leading the way with his dobro. He is so skillful that these tunes need ONLY the instrument(s) -- voices would actually subtract from this. And it's been said that slide guitar is about as close to human voice as a musical instrument can get. Chas proves that time and again throughout this CD. "Ring of Fire" is a full-out rousing rendition of a country/rock classic from one of music's legends. Chas keeps the true spirit of the song alive and kicking with skillful effects, pounding rhythm and smooth "dirty" electric slide guitar. These same elements are featured throughout the CD.

There are some jazz elements (among others), but the very best are the tunes centered around the dobro and electric slide. Which leads to the final tune "IMHO" (does that mean 'in my humble opinion'?). Anyway, this starts out with a wailing, gradual slide and rich electricity flowing all the way through. It's a gentle roar of a tune that reminds you of a dirt bike weaving and revving through dirt mounds, staying low and occasionally grabbing some serious air.