Looking for something different, that will make you smile and tap your toes? Well, The Bluff City Backsliders and their self-titled recording from Yellow Dog Records might have the remedy for what ails you. The Backsliders, out of Memphis, play acoustic blues with a taste of early jazz and old-time country, all the while sounding thoroughly modern in their approach. The instruments range from banjo, fiddle, mandolin, trombone, resonator guitar, and piano, so it's a very rootsy sound. Jason Freeman handles most of the vocals and he sings in a flamboyant, rockabilly-style that is well-suited for the Backsliders' sound. Another member of note is guitarist Mark Lemhouse, who also has an excellent release on Yellow Dog. The songs are all covers of tunes by such notables as Howlin' Wolf (".44 Blues"), Charley Patton ("Pony Blues), Blind Willie McTell ("Let Me Play With Your Yo-Yo"), and Sleepy John Estes ("Everybody Ought To Make A Change"). There are several tunes from Memphis legends W. C. Handy ("Careless Love") and the Memphis Jug Band. All of the songs are taken at a relaxing tempo that's guaranteed to make you tap your feet. This is a fine CD suitable for fans of old-time country  and blues and more modern fare as well. Go to www.yellowdogrecords.com and check out this release as well as the rest of their great catalog.