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Music review: Sandy Lusco Huffman – ëƵWhere the Boys AreëƵ

By Clint Rhodes for The 2 min read
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Music review: Sandy Lusco Huffman - ëƵWhere the Boys AreëƵ
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Rhodes

I am always amazed at the amount of musical talent we have in our area. On any given weekend, you can find local musicians performing at a variety of neighborhood venues. I am constantly encouraging others to support these regional acts by going out to catch a live show or by purchasing a CD or digital download.

I recently came across a new offering from Sandy Lusco Huffman. The passionate singer-songwriter from Greene County has just released ëƵWhere the Boys Are,ëƵ her seventh album.

This stirring collection is a tribute to the sacrifices made by our veterans, first responders and law enforcement officers. The album also includes inspirational songs of faith, hope and love.

The angelic voice of Huffman delivers added emotion to the covers of well-known arrangements, starting with the opener ëƵSoldier Boy.ëƵ The track, released as a single by the Shirelles in 1962, receives the royal treatment from Huffman and perfectly sets the tone for the rest of the numbers that follow.

Huffman and her mother perform together during a special medley, highlighted with classic war-themed numbers such as ëƵBoogie Woogie Bugle Boy,ëƵ ëƵSomething to Remember You By,ëƵ ëƵWhen the Lights Go On Again,ëƵ ëƵHe Wears a Pair of Silver Wings,ëƵ ëƵNow Is the HourëƵ and the title track.

Additionally, the album carries a spiritual tone throughout a variety of moving songs of steadfast faith. ëƵNear the CrossëƵ and the Vince Gill penned ëƵGo Rest High on That MountainëƵ are standout performances describing the heavenly promises that await us.

Written by Huffman, ëƵAmerica Bless GodëƵ is the lone original song on the album. HuffmanëƵs words are a solemn reminder for us to humble ourselves and turn from our wicked ways in order to fully enjoy GodëƵs blessings.

The album closes with a lovely version of Irving BerlinëƵs ëƵGod Bless AmericaëƵ and a heartwarming bagpipe performance of ëƵAmazing Grace.ëƵ

Huffman proves once again that she is a multitalented artist possessing a diverse musical repertoire that is certain to entertain any audience.

Check out HuffmanëƵs website for a complete list of her albums and area performances at www.sandyluscohuffman.com.

Clint Rhodes is the ëƵ-Standard music reviewer. He can be reached at clinton43@me.com.

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