Sterling Koch How I Spent My Summer Vacation (CD)

(Full Force) 11 tracks

Sterling Koch – How I Spent My Summer Vacation is a distinctive CD combining blues, blues rock and Sacred Steel with elements of rock, funk, jazz, R&B and gospel. Subtitled The Sacred Steel Sessions, Vol. 1, the album was released in 2004 on Full Force Music. Sterling Koch, pronounced “Cook”, appears here as lead guitarist and vocalist, and the album marks his first recording focused on steel guitar. The programme includes Jam Back At The House, He’s Alright, Just A Closer Walk With Thee, Good Bye Pork Pie Hat, I Am The Light Of This World, Ain’t No Rock, Jesus, Name Above All Names, Certainly Lord, The Down Low, God Is So Good and Death Don’t Have No Mercy. Koch also brings his own approach to the Charles Mingus classic Good Bye Pork Pie Hat, while the gospel material adds another dimension to the album. Guest musicians include harmonica player Rick Young and keyboardist George Grund, alongside several vocal contributors. A fascinating release for listeners interested in steel guitar, blues and roots-oriented music. FOMO for collectors looking beyond the usual blues catalogue.