Michael Joyner
Sit and Wait
self-released
A bright spot ‘round town on the coffee shop circuit, Mike Joyner is a talented fellow. Sit and Wait, his first release (to my knowledge), is five songs strong and demonstrate his ability and competency as a singer-songwriter. “Goin’ to LA” hints at a jam-band influence – think Counting Crows or Blues Traveler, only less idiosyncratic and (for this listener) therefore superior. My favorite tune here would be “Chasing A Dream”, as it comes closest to encapsulating what I think are the best qualities about his music – at his best, Mike’s a potent storyteller with a very personable soulfulness.
If I have but one complaint about this EP, it’s this: it doesn’t do him justice. His live performances have spoiled me, perhaps. Nevertheless, Sit and Wait is a worthwhile purchase and hints at what’s to come from this talented guy.
