Woody Pines - Counting alligators

The new album, Counting Alligators, is five original songs, five traditional tunes and one bouncing and rollicking version of Billy Briggs' "Chew Tobacco Rag." My latest theme song is "Satisfied," I think, since I've been in a reminiscent mood lately, and "Harlem" has a horn arrangement that makes you feel like you're sitting in the Cotton Club. The title track is one of Woody's originals and recounts a trip down to Lafayette, La., maybe for this Black Pot Festival that everyone seemed to be talking about that night. All in all, it's a well-produced record and is almost as fun as a real life old-time jam, and quite a bit more accessible. Check out Woody Pines' MySpace page to hear some of the tracks.