An interesting record, made with great enthusiasm and few economical means by a singer and guitar player who performs a personal kind of powerful houserockin’ roadhouse rock blues: The band members are Jake Lear, who has also written nine of the thirteen Love And Charm cd songs, on vocals and guitar, Carlos Arias on bass, Brad Gordon on drums and Pete Ruddle on harp A self produced cd which will give you and unpretentious joy, perfect for driving home after a hard working day Apart from Jack Lear’s own songs, you will also find covers of the classic Robert Johnson’s’ Dust My Broom, Elmore James’ Sure Enough I Do and Bob Dylan’s Lord Protect My Child