Here in Paradise was Loky’s debut CD, put together to display the band’s unique sound. While together they played two to three times a week, usually for three to four hours a show. Most of their songs are set up to allow for some stretch-out room, but the jamming is always there to serve the song, because they’re as much about songwriting as they are about playing.

The title song, “Here in Paradise”, leads off the album with an acoustic guitar groove and Jimmy’s distinctive lead. David sings about grownup loneliness.

“Lost in Houston” is Jimmy’s take on the country-boy-lost-in-the-city story, played at Ramones pace and accented by David’s 90s version of classic Chuck Berry licks.

The next two songs are variations on the lonely guy theme. David’s “Houston to New Orleans” is an old-fashioned “she’s gone” song with some simple harmonica accompaniment and Jimmy’s guitar impersonation of early Neil Young. Jimmy’s “Escargot” is a ballad featuring some clear harmonies and David’s meditative guitar solos.

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