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Magnolia

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"Magnolia" is difficult to pigeonhole. That said, it's a delight to hear. You don't just listen to this disc ... you feel it. It gets down and dirty, deep inside of you. It's true Texas dancehall ... campfire sing-along ... roadhouse stomping ... delta shuffle ... gospel anthem ... story telling ... country and blues and horns and rock and roll and more country ... good time music. With this disc playing in my truck, I've felt at home in lower Louisiana, I've made friends in the Texas hills, I've bonded with buddies on the ski mountains of New Mexico, and felt the energy to make it that last 100 miles home to my beloved flatlands. We cranked up "Magnolia" by the Frio River in summer 2001, and literally hundreds of the thousands on the river that day were begging me to crank it up even louder. Davin James makes music for the people, and we love him for it. This disc is a must-have, and Davin James is a treasure. I hope he's not a Texas secret much longer ... he should be nationwide. Buy this disc, and see for yourself. Vaya con Dios, amigos.

I have lots and lots of CD's and this is by far my favorite. It is good from start to finish and includes a wide range of music. If you don't like this one you are deaf or dead.

I have listened to almost all the upcoming Texas singer songwriters, and Davin James is right at the top, no question. Davin has always put on an awesome live act, but has not released a defining CD until now. Magnolia does not have one bad track. Some songs sound like Steve Earle's pickin', others like Waylon's bass, but all with Davin's own style. Some New Orlean's piano mixed with Davin's strong guitar work and great lyrics make this a must have. DO NOT MISS THIS CD! GO GET IT!!