Debbie Davies, Holdin' Court

Veteran guitarist Debbie Davies has a new album out called Holdin' Court. The record is a bouncy collection of instrumental cuts that showcase her fine guitar work. Davies has an enviable resumé (she's worked with Albert Collins, John Mayall, Coco Montoya, Duke Robillard, and many others) and a significant discography dating back about 20 years. The tracks on Holdin' Court are loaded with her fine Stratocaster licks, and the album, which incorporates touches of swing, roots-rock, jazz, and surf-rock, is a varied and entertaining listen.