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Read review on ND by Grant Britt, October 18, 2022 Grant Dermody covers a lot of territory with his harmonica. In the past, he’s visited Delta, Piedmont, and Chicago blues. He recently added Louisiana to his itinerary, relocating to Lafayette. For his latest, Behind...

This is Grant Dermody’s 5th solo LP. Basically, a Louisiana blues collection with splashes of zydeco, Mississippi-Chicago-blues & gospel. It’s recorded pristinely & accessible even to people who are not blues aficionados. The musicians are all Louisiana-based...

"It's that wider range of emotion and expression, driven by Dermody's urgency and enthusiasm that makes My Dony the sturdy and successful effort it is. Consider this Dermody's most decisive outing yet." Lee Zimmerman

"With this rapidly, unfolding uncertainty, I can’t do light and surface. Good old rock or pop, my normal go-tos, definitely will not work. I’m craving gritty and real. I need Grant Dermody and his new album, “My Dony.” It primarily blues but there are touches of...

"Grant Dermody’s new album, My Dony, should be able to push away whatever demons are plaguing you. "   READ THE FULL REVIEW

“It’s earthy stuff, with the dirty roots exposed for us to chomp on and savor, a down-home dinner that sticks to your ribs.” - No Depression https://www.nodepression.com/album-reviews/harmonicist-grant-dermody-blends-blues-and-country-on-earthy-my-dony

I always find it interesting to listen to how musicians grow and evolve from project to project. Clearly Grant Dermody’s latest offering, “My Dony” is a large step forward in his evolution. Since the early days of our relationship as fellow harmonica players, I’ve had...

Grant Demody is a force to be reckoned with. I know him to be a seeker, not only ofpersonal balance and grace, but of the endless musical possibilities. He travels great distances to capture the sounds and music that guide him. His mastery of harmonica is awe-...