Acoustic Live! Reviews “Traveling Salesman”

December 9th, 2008

Many thanks to Richard Cuccaro at Acoustic Live! for taking the time to listen and post this great review. Enjoy!

Joe Iadanza – Traveling Salesman
Take one part James Taylor, add some John Prine, throw in a dollop of Harry Chapin, and you have the voice of Joe Iadanza. Joe brings a fresh perspective as well, to the storytelling prowess of all three of the aforementioned singer/songwriters. “Lovers in the Park” is a fast-breaking rush of observational cleverness, “…taking photoraphs for when they are apart / Like flowers in the rain, keeping tightly cupped until they’re free again…” The background vocals by Gathering Time (the depth of talent on Long Island can be staggering) are especially effective here. The outro has the group doing call and response with “Lovers in the park, I love…” It’s all absolutely delightful. I missed Joe at NERFA and hope I get a chance to see him in a live performance soon.

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Happy Holidays!

Love,
Joe