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A FEW QUOTES ABOUT LE'T’S GET AWAY
Great album from Kalinec and KJ, a match made in heaven' Mike Ganley, The Crooked Road
"'Let's Get Away' goes down like a mimosa. There's a refreshing fizz, tasty flavor, and a
bit of intoxication. Like a mimosa, you'll want to enjoy it many times." —Rich Warren—Retired Host, The Midnight Special, WFMT (Chicago)"It is really impressive how the voices of the two harmonize, how they spread together exactly this beautiful "backporch" mood…Everything sounds very warm-hearted, very close, very sympathetic and you feel really integrated and can let yourself go, like at a living room concert at home". Wolfgang Giese—Musik an Sich
“The first time I heard this debut CD (Let’s Get Away) of Kalinec & Kj I thought to myself …This may very well be the best album of 2021!!! Harmonies, melodies, songs are all powerful and heartfelt. You’ll want to listen to these songs over and over again.” -- Jon Stein--Host, Hootenany Cafe, WTBQ AM 1110 FM 93.
“ ‘Let’s Get Away’ was beautifully produced, recorded, and performed…beautiful harmonies and great songwriting.” Al Kniola—co-host The Back Porch WVPE Public Radio
Beaumont native partners with Pennsylvanian in first studio album
Andy Coughlan—Dec. 9, 2021
On first listen, “Let’s Get Away” is a pleasant experience with lovely melodies and perfectly-blended harmonies. But this is an album that rewards multiple listens to allow the wonderful lyrics to really seep into the brain.
It's the debut full-length studio album by Beaumont native Brian Kalinec and Pennsylvanian KJ Reimensnyder-Wagner, who split writing credits. And both are excellent storytellers. The folk-tinged tunes are punctuated with lovely turns of phrase that stay with the listener.
The opening title track is a great driving song. After being locked down for COVID, getting away is on everyone’s minds. But this is not just a light-hearted open-road jam. With lyrics such as “leave that baggage full of anger by the door,” it hints at some serious undertones. But there is a solution. When “unsolicited opinions fuel the rant/Don’t break the spirit/break the chain” and get away.
Probably because I am a visual artist — and in the process of renovating a house — “Paint” jumped out immediately (let’s be honest, the songs we like shift according to the mood). The lyrics are a clever play on the mundane act of redecorating, with Kalinec looking to “cover up memories” of an old love.
“I’m tired of living with this lonely shade of blue/A little paint, might get me over you,” he sings, before realizing that maybe he didn’t miss her that much after all.
On “Where Do Old Lovers Go?” KJ struggles to leave a relationship behind. Her old love is with someone else and, at first, it seems as though she is wondering where he is. But she drives by his house. She knows where the old love lives.
So, the old lover is in the mirror and the question is where does she go now? She sings that her “love is so deep, it’s like an endless snow.” And though he’s moved on, she says she wishes him well, “but I’m honest to say, it feels like hell.” I love that line. It’s hard to take the high road when you’ve been hurt.
“I Don’t Know,” written by Kalinec, is one of those songs that can seem trite unless they work, and in his hands the lyrics work well. Musically, it feels like an Avett Brothers’ track. In fact, the whole album made me think of other things. That’s not to say it’s derivative. It just has that classic Americana/folk feel that is comfortable and has wide appeal.
Next up is a travelogue, with KJ nostalgically claiming she is “Home in Scotland.” Fans of “Outlander” will relate to its atmospheric musings on the highlands. It is a tribute to KJ’s poetry that I had a visceral reaction to the lyrics. I could feel the chill air and picture the fire while imagining the band in “the real music bar.” If KJ is home is Scotland, she does a great job inviting us home.
The standout track is the KJ-penned “On This Winter’s Eve,” a celebration of a lost friend. In order to do the song justice, I should simply include all the lyrics.
This is effectively a short story about love, loss, friendship, life and death. It starts with receiving a package containing “your favorite scarf.” From there it soars into a meditation on life that should be sad but is simply too beautiful not to bring joy.
It is the sort of song that just makes one smile and transpose one’s own memories upon it. “And I know I’m not alone here/As your presence feels so good/I hear you laugh that laugh/Oh, if only you would” KJ sings.
But the final line is simply brilliant — “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” That line makes one hits the back button to listen to the song one more time before moving on. And then, maybe, just one more time.
The album concludes with Kalinec bringing the humor with “What’s Left Over,” a rejection of consumerism in favor of the little things. This upbeat ditty tells us he doesn’t “keep up with the Joneses/I don’t like the way they play/I don’t need their fancy cars/They can’t afford them anyway. Kalinec is quite comfortable with “What’s left over, that’s good enough for me/What’s left over, any more than that is greed.”
The 10 tracks on “Let’s Get Away” are musically enticing, with violins interspersed with Kalinec’s smart guitar work. The duo’s voices were made for each other. I would also make the case for listening to the album all the way through.
In this age of streaming individual tracks, there is an art to making an album flow, and Kalinec and KJ understand that each of these musical short stories add up to a fine anthology.
“Let’s Get Away” is released by Berkalin Records.
Andy Coughlan—Beaumont Enterprise/Houston Chronicle
Heaven Magazine, NL
Friendly Americanasongs
Two beautifully harmonizing voices, two acoustic guitars, a violin and a pinch of percussion, that's all Brian Kalinec and KJ Reimensnyder-Wagner need to deliver a beautiful album. Lyrically, no hard notes are cracked, love and daily troubles are discussed in the ten songs, of which only When You Say Nothing At All, a hit single by Ronan Keating from the soundtrack of the film Notting Hill was borrowed. It took the duo four years to produce the CD but that is paid off with this handsome long player full of catchy songs.
Joop van Rossem —Heaven Magazine
RNR Magazine
Kalinec & Kj—Let’s Get Away
Brian Kalinec and Kj Reimensnyder-Wagner came together by happenstance. After an impromptu singing session they realized that their styles complimented each other so a writing and performing partnership was formed. Let’s Get Away represents the fruits of that collaboration.
Certainly their music is easy on the ear, trending a line between folk/country and even easy listening. But that shouldn’t be thought of as damning with faint praise. Both know how to craft a tune and their delivery and arrangements are thoroughly enjoyable. Kj’s voice owes a debt to the new country luminaries like Nanci Griffith and Patty Griffin.
Kalinec’s vocals retain the Texas twang of his home state – a pleasant tenor tone. Together they harmonise and complement perfectly, nowhere better than on their version of the oft-covered “When You Say Nothing At All”. The arrangements across the album are as delicate as the vocal harmonization. They have wisely chosen to build the music around the intricate intertwining of their two acoustic guitars to counterpoint the intertwining of the two voices.
The additional instrumentation is well chosen for the songs—a soulful fiddle here, a laid-back bass there. It’s a sound that is naturally sweet but free from saccharine additives.
Trevor Haggatt—RNR Magazine
Cri Du Coyote
Brian Kalinec is from Texas, he is songwriter and founder of the Berkalin Records label. Kj Reimensnyder-Wagner comes from Pennsylvania and both met by chance during a show of Brian’s in Texas while she was running a songwriting seminar not far away in Shreveport, Louisiana. The two discovered that their styles blended very closely. It didn't take long for the KALiNEC & KJ duo to be born and a first disc, Let's Get Away to be released on Brian's label. This first effort is won so much by the fact that both partners sound good together.
Kj is certainly in the spotlight both for writing (she writes six of the album's ten tracks including one co-written with Brian) only for the voice, but we hear a real duet and titles such as New Lover's Waltz, Home In Scotland (with the with the comemuse of Don French in the final) When You Say Nothing At All (only cover) or What's Left Over caress deliciously the ear canal. Alongside guitars and voices of Kj and Brian, Jeff Duncan's fiddle, Rankin Peters bass and Tyson Sheth's percussion are the only instruments used on this beautiful album.
Sam Pierre—Cri du Coyote
Blues Matters! Review
Kalinec & Kj Let’s Get Away—Berkalin
Quite a delightful album although it has no place in a Blues magazine. Brian Kalinec and Kj Reimensnyder-Wagner are both well-recognized musicians and songwriters. Kj is an educator and Kalinec has won many awards for his songwriting, including winning the Songwriter Serenade in Texas, the Big Top Chautauqua in Wisconsin, placing second in the prestigious Woody Guthrie Songwriting Competition among others.
Both are well-known across the US and UK as performers but only got together after meeting at one of Kalinec’s shows in Texas while Kj was teaching in Louisana, and then later when Kj was playing dates in Texas. Musically I would put them in the Folk/Americana tent with touches of Western Swing.
Their voices are a superb match for each other and they both write songs that are never less than interesting. It is lovely to listen to, but I found myself wanting a little more grit, a tad more stridency, perhaps a bit more “funk”. They have the sweetness and freshness of John Denver and I found it impossible to dislike them but….
Their beautiful writing is descriptive, you could paint pictures from their lyrics, and poignant but there is no darkness. It is all superbly played and I can well imagine this being lapped up by people who like gentle and soft music.
Andy Snipper—Blues Matters!
LonesomeHighway.com
Kalinec and KJ Let’s Get Away Berkalin
Brian Kalinec lives in Houston, Texas and KJ can be found near Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. They originally met in 2013 and have regularly hooked up to tour the continents together. They share a spiritual home in Scotland and their love for the country is captured on the track, Home In Scotland, one of ten songs included on this release.
There are two tracks written by Kalinec (plus two co-writes), with KJ contributing five tracks (plus a co-write with Kalinec). A cover version of When You Say Nothing At All (Overstreet, Schlitz), is also included and the vocal duties are shared between the two in an easy manner that compliments the natural flow to the arrangements and the melodies. Kalinec takes lead vocals on four of the tracks, with KJ taking the same role on another five. They share lead and harmony vocals on the opening, title track, Let’s Get Away, with both artists contributing on guitars throughout. Kalinec plays all the lead guitar parts and he has a light touch and an expressive tone on the instrument. The overall sound is in the Folk/Roots arena with the songs supported by uncluttered and subtle playing from Tyson Sheth (percussion ), Rankin Peters (bass) and Jeff Duncan (fiddle).
The sentiment of getting out in the world and experiencing new adventures is a good way to open the album and the sense of new love on New Lovers’ Waltz captures the heady dance of heightened emotions. On the other side of new love, lies the song, Paint, which deals with the end of a relationship and a new beginning, the metaphor of painting over the old blue shades that linger, perfectly reflected in the superb guitar and fiddle interplay. This theme is followed on Where Do Old Lovers Go and the reflective look back at what once was.
KJ uses her initials, mainly due to her full name being something of a challenge; Reimensnyder-Wagner. Her talents go well beyond single acoustic guitar and she is also proficient on 5-string banjo, mandolin, lap dulcimer, autoharp, keyboard and djembe drum – none of which she uses on this recording! Her vocal is very engaging, never more so on the song, Home In Scotland, which has the authentic feel of a British traditional Folk standard. Don French guests on bagpipes to add an even more evocative feel to proceedings. Reach Out has a similar feel and a message to enjoy the company of the moment.
The co-vocals on the love song, I Don’t Know, are a highlight with again, the fluent guitar of Kalinec meeting the circling fiddle of Duncan. On This Winter’s Eve reaches out across the miles and speaks of connection to both living and dead; Kalinec playing superbly on lead guitar and cello synth. Final track, What’s Left Over, has a gypsy-style fiddle that brings to mind the light jazz feel of a Grappelli/Reinhardt arrangement, especially with the easy rhythmic groove of Peters and Seth driving the arrangement. All in all, a very enjoyable album that is both refreshing and engaging in the impressive playing and vocal harmonies.
Review by Paul McGee-Lonesomehighway.com
Flyingshoes Review
Kalinec & Kj - Let's Get Away - Berkalin Records
Singer-songwriters Brian Kalinec & KJ (Reimensynder - Wagner) have been playing music together since a chance meeting back in Shreveport, LA in 2013.
Both songwriter's boost a leaning towards the gentle coerced, thought-stirring fare that takes the listener to a world awash in mellow thoughts, and with them (Brian, acoustic, lead guitar and KJ acoustic guitar) accomplished players the record flows along with much ease.
All but one track is written by the duo. In support of their work you have Rankin Peters (bass), Jeff Duncan (fiddle), Tyson Sheth (percussion) and on Home In Scotland Don French plays bagpipes on the tracks fade.
The non original composition, When You Say Nothing All (Paul Overstreet, Don Schlitz) was given a boost when bluegrass favourite Alison Krauss coved a song. I first heard done by the late Keith Whitley. It's enjoyed a good many covers from outside the folk country field too. Its lustre here is strong. Kalinec's conversational style lends a pleasingly different feel. But, it doesn't overshadow the likes of their own (KJ on lead vocals) On This Winter's Eve. Far from it. So gentle, easy flowing the affair.
Home In Scotland is the duo's tribute to the land of the tartan. It makes mention of them feeling at home there though not natives. The tracks speaks of how on travelling the world they have never felt the same contentment. I guess as people they greatly value the relaxed aura, friendship and how genuine the people are.
"Walking from the station and the moon up above...I'm at home. In the town of Dunkeld away from the noise, I guess I'm home. In the garden out from you can hear the birds sing", sings KJ.
Album opener Let's Get Away speaks of putting the pedal to the floor as they hurridly speed away, before sliding, like a skater on ice through New lover's Waltz. Doused in wondrous harmonies it shows them in excellent light. Kalinec ,due to his confident lead vocals wins the plaudits on the simple, Paint. There is also some wonderful acoustic lead guitar from him, to go with neat fiddle and KJ's sweet harmonies.
Worthy of a special mention is happy delight, What's Left Over as Kalinec is supported by the excellent KJ, fiddle and busy rhythm section.
Maurice Hope—Flyingshoes Review
Maverick Magazine
Kalinec and KJ’s voices blend so well together, they certainly have a chemistry and the pair, who have both been recognised for their songwriting, keep their melodies simple and their lyrics set the scene in each song.
New Lovers Waltz is a favourite of mine on the record, it’s sometimes hard to get a waltz time song right, but it’s not a problem for the pair as I find my foot-tapping along instantly as KJ takes the lead, it’s a beautiful, soothing love song. Their cover of When You Say Nothing At All is brave, I felt in parts the pair were rushing or trying to hard to put their own stamp on it, nonetheless upon second listen it grew on me, I warmed to the conversational tone Kalinec took to deliver his lines. The pair give a nod to their celtic connections with the song Home in Scotland, the melodies in the chorus are beautiful as their voices intertwine.
To summarise, Kalinec and KJ are meant to sing together, the way their voices fuse together to become one is magical. The pair stay true to their roots and deliver a well produced album with some real gems on it.
Zoe Hodges, Editor, Maverick Magazine
Country Jukebox
Houston-based singer/songwriter Brian Kalinec is known to Americana/folk lovers through his albums Last Man Standing (2007) and The Fence (2012), both of which he has filled with unobtrusive stories that invite you to listen closely.
With Let's Get Away we experience the birth of KALINEC & KJ: a harmonious, heartfelt collaboration between the Texan and singer and songwriter KJ Reimensnyder-Wagner - announced as "Duo With Texas Roots And Pennsylvania Flair"
On the successful, very beautiful debut there is an easily ear-catching mix of original folk, Americana and roots country, which is completed by a cover of the Paul Overstreet/Don Schlitz song "When You Say Nothing At All" - well known in hit versions by Keith Whitley, Allison Krauss, Ronan Keating and others –
Max W. Achatz—Country Jukebox
Blaskan
Sometimes there are country records that surprise while it contains folk rock for those who want it.
With others a record that can appeal to very many people and still contain integrity and strength enough to create good songs with content. Well, the record surprised me as a listener through its lively and healthy arrangements.
A plate that goes a long way, so to speak.
Micheles Kindh, Blaskan
'Great album from Kalinec and KJ, a match made in heaven'—Mike Ganley, The Crooked Road
The album Let's Get Away by the singer/songwriter/country duo KALINEC & KJ is a nice, old school singer-songwriter folk/country with a focus on melodies that are beautiful sung by both. 10 songs are included and from start to finish it's a pleasure to listen to KALINEC & KJ… --Shutterzine
Music an Sich
I met Texas-based folkie/singer/songwriter Brian Kalinec through his 2012 record, "The Fence.". His music was early on compared to that of Woody Guthrie, Rodney Crowell and Jim Croce. And that's exactly what happened to me when I listened to the aforementioned record, in addition to Jim Croce I also brought James Taylor into play. Music full of harmony, this mood permeates the whole songs. On the record company Berkalin Records, of which he is also president, the new album Let's Get Away was released.
But it is not a solo work - the whole thing operates under Kalinec & KJ. KJ, wh0 is a lady named Kj Reimensnyder-Wagner. She shares the lead vocals, sings harmony and plays guitar. The American has also been musically active since the age of twelve and has already released several records. In contrast to "The Fence", Let's Get Away unfortunately does not include any lyrics, but it is advisable to listen intensively to the homey and very beautiful music and to follow the lines, and so you can also notice a very intensive occupation of the musicians with the ferries of life and also with all the moods that are triggered by love.
The two musicians once met by chance at one of Brian's shows in Texas when Kj was leading a seminar on songwriting nearby. After realizing musical similarities, the two decided to perform together, and here is their joint debut album. It is really impressive how the voices of the two harmonize, how they spread together exactly this beautiful "backporch" mood, as I could once hear it pleasantly on "The Fence". Everything sounds very warm-hearted, very close, very sympathetic and you feel really integrated and can let yourself go, like at a living room concert at home. The soft voice of Brian and the voice of his musical partner equipped with a touch of country complement each other very well.
The ten songs are original compositions of the two, only the well-known "When You Say Nothing At All" by Paul Overstreet & Don Schlitz, which probably country friends of Alison Krauss and pop lovers of Ronan Keating know. Here is another version, and a very successful one, which does not have to shy away from the other versions. I was very touched by the "Home In Scotland" written by the protagonist, because I can fully understand the mood and the text in terms of content, and when "the town of Dunkeld" is finally mentioned, it gives goose bumps. This beautiful place on the River Tay, where Dougie MacLean is active, wakes up in front of my eye in this way and I want to go back there immediately. ("Scotland Feels Like Home") And so every song radiates full of warmth and harmony, you just have to love this music, hereby I thank the two musicians for it! An important aspect from my point of view is also that every song was recorded with the same musicians, including one or the other additional guest, of course very important here - Don French with the bagpipes shortly at the end of "Home In Scotland"!
Wolfgang Giese—Musik an Sich
Rootstime
Our fellow music critics at Rootsy magazine referred to Texan singer-songwriter Brian Kalinec in a previous review as a combination of Woody Guthrie, John Steinbeck, James Taylor and Rodney Crowell in the narrative songs he performs. We can actually find ourselves perfectly in that definition, but on his latest record he manages to pleasantly surprise us with a completely different and original musical project. Because for the album “Let's Get Away” he works very closely with Kj Reimensnyder-Wagner, a very talented singer and songwriter from Pennsylvania whom he first met in 2013 during one of his shows in East Texas.
It is above all the perfect match between their voices and their strongly coordinated songs that seem to do the trick for this occasional duo. Of the eleven songs on this new record, there are five that Kj Reimensnyder-Wagner only provided with lyrics and music, one song they wrote together, three that were entirely shot from the pen of Brian Kalinec and the song "Paint" ( see 1st video) that Brian composed with Connie Mims, the lead singer of Texan 'seventies' folk group 'Wheatfield'.
Furthermore, the duo performs one cover version of the country song “When You Say Nothing At All” which was composed in 1988 and is best known to us as Ronan Keating's first solo single from 1999 after his successful career with the boys band 'Boyzone' and from the soundtrack of the romantic movie “Notting Hill”. You can listen to this duo's version on the audio video at the bottom of this story.
The songs on their first album as a duo “Let's Get Away” are folk, Americana and roots country songs that are beautifully orchestrated with the occasional violin played by Jeff Duncan in the accompaniment, but even with a bagpipe played by Don French in the very suitable song “Home In Scotland”. Kj Reimensnyder-Wagner and Brian Kalinec both play acoustic guitars and take turns on lead vocals with the other singing harmony vocals. The regular bassist for all songs is Rankin Peters and drums and percussion are done by Tyson Sheth.
The songs on “Let's Get Away” don't have heavy themes as a basis, but they are more about everyday life or love. Songs like "New Lovers' Waltz", "Where Do Old Lovers Go", "Reach Out" and "On This Winter's Eve" are sung sweetly by the duo and accompanied by melancholic and melodic music. There is no raising of the voice anywhere and the friendly atmosphere is maintained throughout the album, as if you as a listener are experiencing a live performance by the duo at your home.
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“The songs on the album 'Let's Get Away', the first record as a duo by Brian Kalinec and Kj Reimensnyder-Wagner do not handle heavy themes but are stories about daily life and love. They are presented on melancholic and melodic music which give you the feeling that they are singing their songs live in your living room.” – www.rootstime.be
Freddy Celis--Rootstime
Rootsville
Brian Kalinec is an award-winning Americana/folk singer-songwriter from Houston, Texas. His roots in East Texas have combined with his urban experience to shape his own view of the world, which is reflected in his songs. Brian, born in Beaumont, picked up the guitar at a young age and began making songs and nurturing songwriters for a lifetime. His writing has drawn favorable comparisons to those of Woody Guthrie, John Steinbeck, Rodney Crowell and Jim Croce, and it resonates with audiences, fellow songwriters and music lovers.
Brian's previous album, "The Fence," was mapped on the radio in both the U.S. and Europe, while his writing and guitar skills were praised by well-known artists and musicians such as Steve Gillette, Steve Weisberg, Tom Pacheco and Merel Bregante. On this "Let's Get Away", Brian joins KJ Reimensnyder Wagner. KJ has chosen a short first name as her surname Reimensnyder-Wagner is a bit too long; those who know her and her music realize that only the initials "KJ" are all you need to recognize this positive energy artist.
On "Let's Get Away" we find 10 songs and the album opens with the title track. "New Lover's Waltz" is as the title puts it, a three-quarter-size song, entirely in the dreamy atmosphere of Brian and KJ's harmony vocals. For nearly 4 years, they worked to complete it. In typical Kalinec style, this release would not take place without attention to every detail. It is clear, due to the quality of the recording, details to text, complexity and diversity of arrangements, that all criteria are met. Genres, including Celtic, waltzes, folk and jazz, are all included in this project. Each song from Let's Get Away takes a new and different direction and never leaves the listener bored.--Rootsville
"'Let's Get Away' goes down like a mimosa. There's a refreshing fizz, tasty flavor, and a
bit of intoxication. Like a mimosa, you'll want to enjoy it many times." —Rich Warren—Retired Host, The Midnight Special, WFMT (Chicago)
“The first time I heard this debut CD (Let’s Get Away) of Kalinec & Kj I thought to myself - Grammy winner, for sure. This may very well be the best album of 2021!!! Harmonies, melodies, songs are all powerful and heartfelt. You’ll want to listen to these songs over and over again.” -- Jon Stein--Host, Hootenany Cafe, WTBQ AM 1110 FM 93.5
“Like a fine wine, some things take time. Nearly 4 years in the making, Let’s Get Away, by Kalinec & Kj (Brian Kalinec and Kj Reimensnyder-Wagner), has been completed and on the verge of release. In typical Kalinec style, this release would not happen without every detail attended. It is obvious, by the quality of the recording, details to lyric, complexity and diversity of arrangements, that all criteria have been met. Genres including Celtic, waltzes, folk and jazz, are all included in this project.
Recorded and engineered at Michael Mikulka’s famed Lucky Run Studios, Houston, TX, the sound quality matches those of west coast and Muscle Shoals, to be sure, emphasizing clarity, separation of instruments & vocals, with noticeable balance and compliments to mixing and mastering. Bringing in some of Houston’s notable side-men, Jeff Duncan on fiddle, Rankin Peters on bass, Tyson Sheth on percussion and adding a touch of bagpipe, by Don French on the track, Home In Scotland, all strategically placed. The LP has just the right amount of production to complete the project, without the often noted over-production many new releases seem to be guilty of.
Sharing writing credits and vocals, both solo and in harmony, between the two, Brian and Kj match up very well and complement each other’s songs, in a balanced and pleasing way. In addition to the well placed opening track, Let’s Get Away, Kj’s nod to tradition, Home In Scotland, highlights her smooth, pitch-perfect, roots-style Celtic presentation, accompanied by Jeff Duncan’s authentic fiddle backing, in a track worthy of close listening. One of my favorite Kalinec penned tracks, I Don’t Know (previously released as a solo piece on Last Man Standing), digs deep into lyrical depth and description, allowing the listener to drift into the heart of the prose, appreciate the writer’s commitment and passion, in search for the answers of the simple things in life we all struggle to understand. Kalinec showcases his very polished guitar work throughout the record, with extremely tasteful leads, when required and not over-played, allowing the lyrics to take center-stage.
Each track of Let’s Get Away, enters a new and different direction, never leaving the listener behind with boredom. Hats off to Brian and Kj for allowing time to refine these songs, to an enjoyable and cherished listening experience.”--Tom Tranchilla--Host: Songwriters Studio--KPFT, 90.1, Houston, TX--A Pacifica Network Station