Bill Culp — Roots 'N' Roll

Born and raised in small town Ontario, roots-rocker Bill Culp conjures up the musical ghosts of Memphis, Tennessee circa 1956 with 14 rockabilly hits. Echoing Elvis Presley and Carl Perkins, this mix of originals and covers, showcases his rural roots. One standout cover is Gord Lewis' "Full Time Fool" — here ex-Band great Garth Hudson fills in admirably on the keys, with a performance that would make Jerry Lee Lewis proud. Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly also adds lead guitar on this rollicking number, while Jack DeKeyzer and Chris Whiteley also contribute, making this disc a great barnstorming listen.