The easygoing nonchalance and weary, but not entirely dissatisfied, vocals of Scott Nolan belie the multitude of miles he’s logged -- either fronting his own band, Leaderhouse or serving as a hired gun for bands like Nathan and the New Meanies. Renouncing the jaded attitude and cocksure stance that’s often replete with veterans like Scott, he instead reveals himself as a laid-back master of steady pacing -- one who knows when it’s time for taste and restraint and when it’s time to take his foot off the brake and let ‘er roll.

Rife with top-notch playing from some of Winnipeg’s best musicians, there’s no better example of Scott Nolan’s instinctive feel for a good song than No Bourbon & Bad Radio, his flawless new debut on Transistor 66 Records. This is one of those rare roots-oriented records that exudes variety, yet remains seamless from start to finish.

If you’re reading this, you may very well be lucky enough to have Scott Nolan visiting your town. And whether you’re witness to the spontaneous, explosive instrumental interchange of his full band, or take a stethoscopic glimpse into the heartbeat of each song during Scott’s solo acoustic sets, you’re in for a treat.