DENNIS LAKUSTA: 'Run With You'
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Review by Barry Newman
Formerly a railway worker and a cab driver, Lakusta (now 50) bought his first guitar at a Vancouver pawnshop on an impulse when in his early twenties. His melodic songwriting reflects a vast wealth of experiences and inspirations - being on the road, his Metis roots, the late Lenny Breau, damage to the environment, a friend who succumbed to breast cancer - with very subtle & effective chord changes and beautiful lyrical phasing.

'Wonders' is Dennis' tribute to nature (in particular, BC's Nicola Valley) which features very sweet and haunting chants, as does 'Let The River Run', a lament about chemical contamination of our rivers & streams.

Musicians include Ron Blankley (lead guitar & harp), Tammy Fassaert (bass), Nancy Taylor (backup vocals), Doug Thornton (fiddle & viola). Produced by Dennis with Ron Bankley, recorded & mixed at Big Blue Fish Studios and mastered by Don Blegg at Pacific North Studios. Dennis Lakusta's CD is a wonderfully warm and soothing delight... perfect medicine for the end of a
hectic day.