"Fresh from the agricultural slurries of a Missouri farm upbringing and much more recently the 2020 International Blues Challenge (IBC) winner in the solo/duo category, Hector Anchondo takes us back to the root and branches of the blues with a dozen acoustic originals that represent his love for past and present masters (think Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', etc) ... Anchondo also brings flavors of Americana and folk to this easy listening release, not to mention the swing feel and gypsy jazz of "Strike It Down". Sensitive and soulful, the roots-orientated blues fan is sure to find something to dig here".