Weeds, a new CD release by Guitarist / Singer David Ducharme-Jones, (pronounced doo sharm) is an eclectic mix of originals and favorites showcasing his soulful vocals and jazz-infused blues guitar. He shines on the album opener, Golden, written by Ducharme-Jones, a bluesy ballad with a haunting, laid back groove, warm vocals, and lyrics that encourage us to stay in touch with our inner child as we make our way in the world. The second track, Talk to Your Daughter by bluesman J.B. Lenoir, is a straight ahead shuffle performed flawlessly and borrows from versions by Robert Palmer and Robben Ford. Another original, Goodnight Roy B., is a nod to Jeff Beck’s ‘Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers’ tribute to Roy Buchanan. The lyrical melody and BuBeck-ish inspired telecaster riffs call upon the spirit of Roy B. Say What You Want is a memorable funky, R & B tune written by Rod Chaffee, a guitarist from Des Moines, Iowa and an early influence on Ducharme-Jones who also grew up on the south side of Des Moines. Dartanyan Brown (Marisha Publishing, former bassist for Chaffee, Grover Washington Jr.,and Rickie Lee Jones) said "The track bristles with energy." Ducharme-Jones’ faultless instrumentation on his version of Red Baron by Billy Cobham incorporate his feel for mid-tempo fusion. Cobham’s Spectrum album was the first time Ducharme-Jones heard Tommy Bolin’s guitar playing, another Midwestern influence. Track six covers Bolin’s Savannah Woman staying faithful to the original versions arrangement using Wes Montgomery-esque octave and single note guitar lines and a wistful vocal delivery. "When I first heard it I thought it was one of Tommy's outtakes that I hadn't heard before, it really captures the essence," described Johnnie Bolin (President of the Tommy Bolin Archives). Lootin’, jointly-written by Ducharme- Jones, bassist David Evertson and drummer Michael Kopp, evolved from jams played at gigs when they would improvise through a full set, This was a recurring theme that we would embellish over time.” says Ducharme-Jones. Track eight, Left Undone, by Ducharme-Jones and Andy Van Dyke, was written for the band Rainravens’ the best of Rainravens (Bluerose-Records), rocks with a little Cali country and sing-a- long chorus. Moving Mountains, written by bassist David Evertson, features the ‘in the pocket’ rhythm section of Evertson and drummer Michael Kopp. The last track I’m a Ram is a guitar driven version of an Al Green classic and rocks the album to a close.

Having grown up in the heart of the Midwest in Des Moines, Iowa, David Ducharme-Jones has been performing and writing from the day he first picked up a guitar at the age of 13. As a member of the Austin, Tx-based band Rainravens, Pop Culture Press reviewed Ducharme-Jones as, “Criminally underrated, unassuming, yet packed with talent”. Most of Rainravens’ (Blue Rose Records) success has been measured by record sales and appearances in Europe (most recently on the famed long running European concert series television show Rockpalast) . Ducharme-Jones' guitar work has been noted in Rolling Stone, Playboy, New Country, Austin Music magazines. Weeds was produced and recorded at Noisy Neighbor Studio in the hill country outside Austin.
Weeds, is the latest work from Ducharme-Jones, a collection of songs tied together by his eclectic taste, guitar tones, warm vocals and arrangements. Expect to hear more from him as his love of performing and recording doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon.

Weeds can be purchased through iTunes and Amazon.com.