LaMP (Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger, Ray Paczkowski)

On a magical night at Nectars in Burlington, Vermont in December of 2018, three musical masters-Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger and Ray Paczkowski-came together with alchemical synthesis, and created a fresh, so-tight-its-free sound, permeated with technical prowess and a deep-pocket punch. The packed house fortunate enough to be in attendance that night witnessed the birth of something very special. Metzger, described by The Village Voice as "...an ace guitarist of a thousand styles," and a full-time member of the beloved Joe Russos Almost Dead, tested the decades-strong synergy between Lawton and Paczkowski forged from their time playing with Trey Anastasio Band and their duo project Soule Monde. It resulted in seven tracks crackling with energy and soul. The melodic and harmonic interplay between Paczkowskis swirling organ and clavinet dancing with Metzgers acrobatic melodies on telecaster, driven by Lawtons unflappable backbeat, produced a record that will stand the test of time.