“…these are songs of love and blues, which after all is what life is all about. So these are songs of life, my life and places I’ve been, people I’ve met and changes I’ve been through.”

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Recorded in New Zealand, the album features twelve original songs. Styles range from the latin-influenced title track, through the mardi-gras funk of Another Day In New Orleans, to the jump swing of Tequila Amnesia and beyond. It's an eclectic and sophisticated blues sound, held together by Paul's songwriting and soulful guitar work.

The album also features three of New Zealand’s finest blues/jazz musicians.

Liam Ryan contributes classic jazzy organ, recalling the sounds of Jimmy McGriff and Jimmy Smith. Liam has toured as keyboard player for both Robben Ford and Charlie Musselwhite and has experienced popular success as a member of kiwi band, The Narcs.

Nigel Masters plays double bass. Nigel is normally seen playing with Kokomo - original acoustic-blues stylists and one of NZ's most popular live acts. Here he shows both his feel for the blues and his adaptability, always adding a special something to the varied material.

Warren Houston is an experienced jazz drummer and longtime friend and musical partner to Paul, having played together for many years in Steppin' Out, Paul's father's band.

“I knew for this album that I wanted the sound of the organ and the double bass. I knew I needed musicians who understand how to play real blues, but who can also tackle the jazzier side of things. While back home in New Zealand for a few months I soon realised that I already knew the right people. I'm so grateful that they were willing and able to participate!”

As a bonus, Paul's original musical influence, his father Mike Garner, plays harmonica on several tracks.