Named after the lead vocalist, The Don Lewis Band's Miles To Go is straight ahead, good-time rock and roll. Four guitarists and one drummer - there's no mistaking what this group does. It's the rock that's perfect for the summer, and all year round.
"All I Need (Forever Mine)", the album's leadoff track, is a perfect candidate for single release with its catchy melody and its radio-friendly refrain. Hoyt Axton's "Never Been To Spain" echoes reminiscent to slower Bon Jovi ("Wanted Dead or Alive"), and the band also covers Patty Smyth's "All I Want". And, just as good rockers do, Lewis includes an irresistible ballad, "Somebody Please", which helps make this collection complete.
At a recent New York City performance, the group showed they've got the mettle necessary to take their debut effort on the road. With a tightness uncommon in most acts, the five man unit showed they sure know how to rock and roll.
Some could compare the group to early Springsteen without the horns section. Don Lewis' vocals himself turned periodically towards traces of Bryan Adams and Don Henley...or was that Jon Bon Jovi with a refined voice? I don't know, but if this was the mid 1980's, they'd be a perfect candidate to fit into the "Jersey Shore" sound.
Roll the windows down and crank up the volume - rock and roll is back, and the Don Lewis Band are the men responsible.
