Overlooked Artists

I'm big on underappreciated bands. Mott the Hoople is one that comes to mind. You can certainly add Little Feat to that list. Especially on the early records. Its mix of earthy Southern rock and various New Orleans sounds made for a refreshing take. When main leader Lowell George died in 1979, Feat didn't die but kept going. The records made after his death are sporadic, but that's no need to deny them a victory lap through their catalog. Which is what most of Join The Band (429 Records) is about. Remakes with names like Bob Seger, Dave Matthews, Vince Gill, Jimmy Buffett, Brooks & Dunn, etc. of their big catalog numbers make for a reminder of the band's influence on jam bands and Country artists alike. The album really comes full circle when George's daughter does her version of "Trouble" a track written by her dad. That's what the album's all about. Coming full circle, and looking to past with a foot in the future.