Resting Place (Yellow Dog 1177) features bluesman Terry Robb in a program of traditional and country blues that recalls the earliest roots of the music. Robb sings in a soulful, storytelling manner and adds searing acoustic guitar interludes that interpret his tales even better. He's backed by piano, bass, and drums. His pale, dry voice and straight-faced demeanor present each story for the listener to ponder. Emotion comes from the lyrics and from his imporvised guitar solos rather than from a passionate, over the top Blues-shouting voice delivery. His instrumental numbers carry the message straight and true. The music speaks for itself, as Robb's finger-picking melodies take you on a country ride through towns and villages where folks always enjoy a good foot-tapping social call. The spirit of Jimmie Rodgers and Johnny Cash appears woven through all that Robb brings out.