S.O.D. "Turn My Lights Back On" by Alex McMurray

10/18/2016     This guitarist/vocalist has settled in and for the city of New Orleans, and the residents there can't seem to get enough of him. You would think that wouldn't be the case since he plays with about seven local bands including the Happy Talk Band, The Geraniums, and Paul Sanchez and the Rolling Road Show.  Many of his songs have to do with disparity and loneliness and other things that bring you down. McMurray pulls it off wonderfully, triggering his fans emotions and baring his own soul in the process.  

     He is often compared to Tom Waits,  as they both have similar vocals and talk about living in the Ninth Ward which of the 17 Wards, is New Orleans largest and is located in the most eastern part downriver.  McMurray actually does live there.  The town is known to grow on you quickly.  You will get a kick and maybe a few tears out of his music.