Tommy McCoy - Late In The Lonely Night (2012)

Just in case anyone in the blues field is the slightest bit foggy about what Tommy McCoy has been up to in sunny Florida over the last few decades, Late in the Lonely Night should rectify that pronto. The talented guitarist has made recordings in the past with high-profilers Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Commander Cody, Lucky Peterson, and Double Trouble's rhythm section, but this set showcases Tommy and his working band doing what they do best: contemporary electric blues. McCoy's confident vocals and concise, stinging guitar connect like a laser beam from first note to last. He's a strong songwriter too; there are only two non-originals on this entire set (well-chosen ones at that).