Two live gems are the revamped covers of Hank Williams Sr.'s "My Buckets Got A Hole In It" and a blues song, turned rockabilly staple by a young Elvis Presley, Junior Parker's "Mystery Train." I find it interesting that the songs Dwight covers are considered to be rockabilly standards and historically speaking, rockabilly is hepped-up country to begin with. So with that said, it's no surprise that in his early paying gigs, Dwight was support for roots rock legends such as The Blasters and Los Lobos. Both bands are known for taking their musical heritage and turning it into something fresh and new, while keeping it oddly traditional.

Dwight's playful banter with the crowd is further proof that he is connected to the people he performs and writes for, adding to the wonder that is Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. Dwight put it best when in response to the crowd's roar he confesses, "It's just old hillbilly stuff." I only disagree because I do believe that he makes it fresh and keeps the flame alive with each album he puts out and in every show that he does.

Written by Fantasma el Rey