Damien Barber and Mike Wilson (of The Wilsons) have been performing together for some time and have now released an album.

Called "Under the Influence" it is a selection of, mainly, traditional songs.

The tracks are all related to singers who have influenced the duo - though maybe there might just be a passing reference to the Wilsons' legendary appetite for beer <g>

I found this a very enjoyable CD ably performed by the duo with an interesting variety of songs.

My personal favourite tracks are Ewan MacColl's "Joy of Living" and Burns's "Oh Westlin' Winds". Both superbly interpreted.

You can hear a sample on Damien's MySpace Page. The first three tracks currently are from "Under the Influence".

You can buy the CD from Damien Barber's Website