Standin’ Pat San Francisco-based band The Lucky Losers, led by veteran artists Cathy Lemons & Phil Berkowitz, return after winning five Independent Blues Awards in 2021. STANDIN’ PAT, with 11 original tracks, sits like a needle on the groove of something uniquely American.

Their signature formula is a mixture of blues, retro soul, and Americana. Lemons’ voice is both gritty and angelic. Berkowitz’s big harp sound is ever-present on this album as he leads the charge and punctuates every line. Their vocal blend is made in harmony heaven and long-time producer Kid Andersen uses it to great effect.

From the quick two step Rich Strike about a nobody horse who won the Kentucky Derby, to a battle cry for American unity in the funky Somewhere in the Middle, to songs that describe Americans on the move, this album addresses the challenges, disappointments, and even the eventual flight of a struggling American psyche.

The album was produced by Kid Andersen at Greaseland Studios with special guests Kid Andersen, Terry Hanck, and featuring the horn section of Mike Rinta, Michael Peloquin, & Brad Catania.