(Self-released, CD)

Throw discs by Jeff Buckley, Devendra Banhart and the Violent Femmes' Gordon Gano into a blender, then randomly re-assemble the pieces, and you might end up with something like What Moves You Kid, the debut from Montpelier singer-songwriter Dan Zura. Recorded live over two afternoons in March 2006, the album is a playful, sometimes melancholy effort, featuring some truly endearing snapshots of the songwriter's life. However, Zura fails to completely distinguish himself from his influences.... Read more