CD Review: Jaydub and Dino – Porchgroove. Guitarists Jaydub (Jeff Falconer) and Dino (Dennis Cordellos) have put together a great CD of what they call “Porch Fusion.” Seasoned musical veterans, each with well over 30 years of paying dues, this compilation was put together with fun in mind and it really shows. Jeff and Dino had similar musical paths that led them to where they are now. Having gone to Sonoma Valley High together and after playing in the band Maurice Bleu, they parted ways and ended up playing the club circuits on each coast, Dennis with Pacific Coast Highway and Jeff back East with Seymour Light among many others. Making their way back to Sonoma Valley many years ago, they’ve each spent time guest spotting on each other’s CDs. This time they just decided to finally put down all those songs and ditties they’ve been jamming to over the years. Dennis is an accomplished jazz player, among other styles, and Jeff is a finger-picking monster with a lot to say vocally and the CD truly reflects the feel of two guys sitting on the porch jamming, hence the CD title. “Darlin’ Look My Way”, “Moonlight” and the instrumental “Red Sky Serenade” are some of our favorites but the entire CD is an easy listen. Being the low-key guys they are, they will be having a “Non CD release party” tonight at Murphys, although I’m sure you can acquire one at the show. Tonight on the Big Show we’ll be doing our pre-recorded show as we’re still hoping for that miracle ticket to see Robert Cray.

J. M. Berry is host of KSVY 91.3 Sonoma radio’s Sonoma Valley Music Scene heard Thursday nights from 8-10. He can be reached on the Columnists page.