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are underpinned with solid percussion and searing organ. ‘Over The Hump’ amply display Paul’s
attractively hoarse vocals, especially so when paired with the enticingly chopping, toe-tapping

guitar, that entwines splendidly with the singing organ. The country rock influenced ‘Knock My
Boots’ features a jolly accordion lead with a low, ringing guitar and an easygoing backbeat, while
Tim Shay supplies a splendid saxophone solo. ‘Money On Love’ is a gently rocking tale of nights
fruitlessly spent in bars—the firm backbeat underpins a satisfying slide guitar. ‘Love Me Darlin’’,
is a stinging guitar and burning organ led shuffler that will certainly draw you to the dance floor.

Greatly endorsed!

Brian Harman

Tim Wood—Vortex—Independent

This is Tim’s first album since 2018’s ‘Human Race’ and during
that time he has been exploring the natural wonders of America
and experiencing their almost sacred, spiritually calming
effects upon the individual. One place in particular that affected
Tim with its positive energy was Sedona, Arizona, which has

inspired this album. Within it he extols peace, love and respect
for the ecosystems of this world. Tim, who takes lead vocals
and guitar, has written and recorded 10 numbers with the aid
of Bobby Lee Rodgers who provides guitar, bass, drums and
keyboards; he also sits firmly in the producers’ chair. Originally

from Western, Pennsylvania, Tim moved with his family to Macon, Georgia at the age of eighteen
but is still a firm favourite on the Western Pennsylvania music scene. He learned acoustic guitar
from Ernie Hawkins and frequently plays alongside George Frayne (Commander Cody) and was a
founding member of The Mountain Jam Band, playing in a style reminiscent of The Allman
Brothers and The Grateful Dead.

Tim’s playing today is still somewhat reminiscent of seventies rocking blues and funk, as you can

tell from the enjoyable opener ‘Ready’, which is led by a richly ringing and roaring guitar that is
backed with a prowling bass and powerfully solid drum work. Tim’s vocal is equally raw and
dominating. ‘Vortex’, is equally brash and inviting with its gently building guitar that whirls,
swirls, swoops and soars, underpinning the wonderment and belief in Tim’s vocals. The
instrumental ‘Sage’ has an engaging hymn like quality to it as a gentle acoustic guitar introduces

and gives way to a majestically soaring keyboard and progressive rock guitar feel. ‘Destination
Unknown’ relates to a life of roaming, taking each day as it comes, unaware of the possible
outcomes. The engaging and enticing rolling, rambling piano of Paul Hornsby is underpinned by a
sonorous organ as Tim, plaintively invites us into the unknown. The acoustic and electric
swirling guitar-led ballad ‘Water Is Life’ is a heartfelt plea to all, to do what is best for mankind
and the world we all live in before its too late.

Greatly endorsed!

Brian Harman