CD Review - By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com


Singer songwriter guitarist Keaton Simons latest, titled Can You Hear Me, a blend of classic and contemporary rock influences features a songwriting style reminiscent of John Hiatt and Paul Simon with vocals tending to veer into the soulful territory of Van Morrison. His contemporary's would include the likes of Dave Matthews and Ben Harper. Lots of good stuff here including the greasy rocker "Mama Song", the wistful love song "Unstoppable" and the title track "Can You Here Me" that sounds like a lost outtake from Robbie Robertson and The Band. Go to www.keatonsimons.com for more info.