The Cajun-flavored Americana of the Brooklyn-based quartet The Doc Marshalls owes as much to Buck Owens, Gram Parsons and the new traditionalist honky-tonk of Dwight Yoakam as it does to Creole culture. Tracks like "N`Oublie-Moi Pas", sung entirely in French - with its use of the Cajun accordion - occupies one end of the spectrum, while tracks like "Restless Heart" come squarely from The Flying Burrito Bros. songbook. But it`s the Texas-raised Nicolas Beaudoing who is writing this sharp material, which is given a lively feel by this humble and organic band. Some added guest players on pedal-steel, fiddle and lead guitar also fill out the sound which ultimately comes off sounding like a jumping night at the ol` dancehall down on the Texas/Louisiana border. (self-released) - Robinson, Miles Of Music
