The Mayocks
Around This Town
Regular Joe Records

Brothers John and Tim Mayock have produced a cool collection of originals that feel as good as they sound. There is an overall positive uplifting vibe to this CD that makes it refreshing.

At the core of the Mayock’s sound are tight, country-flavored brotherly harmonies and solid songcraft, supported by a strong backing band that fills out their rootsy, rustic, Americana Gothic sound. Pianist Mark Mercier from Max Creek adds some great touches, including the Baroque sounding solo on John Mayock’s “Red Wind” and swampy, Leon Russel style riffs on“Dudleytown” which has a nice, mellow vocal and perfect blend of rock, blues and acoustic sounds.

“Still Seems Sad” features chimey guitars that recall “Sweethearts of the Rodeo”– era Byrds, as well as some very active, melodic bass playing from Tim Mayock. “Wet Fall Night “ a raw and raucous sound with snakey guitars, including a fine slide solo from Jeff Pevar of CPR, and more great piano from Mercier. John Mayock’s lyrics tell a tale of maneuvering around the ups and downs of a relationship, “No you don’t have to shout about it while we walk in the rain and snow slippery light trying to find a path on a wet fall night.”
The brothers and band also stretch out into western swing territory with Tim’s “Late Again” with lyrics any struggling musician can relate to, like “I got to pay Paul so I can’t pay Peter, but Peter has the key to the electric meter. If I don’t pay Peter I’ll be a candlelight reader, I’m late again…” and John’s “Dots,” about a local diner where, “Back out on the bicycle streets,
it’s happening , it’s happening , it’s happening, it’s happening…” The song effortlessly combines elements of western swing, jump blues and jazz, with the brother’s harmonies weaving through the mellow music.

Paul Burton, Musuc Revue Magazine