Moon and the Starz "RISING OVER TEXAS" ©2008 Foam Rubber Productions Review by Lucky Boyd I could name drop for several pages about all the megastars that have been graced by the talents of the members of this band. Name a big star from the Seventies and they’ve crossed paths with Moon and the Starz. Greg Attaway is ‘Moon’ and each member is truly a star. Band leader Richard Bowden has assembled one of the best bands to take the stage in decades. There is absolutely no reason on earth why Greg Attaway shouldn’t have been one of those megastars. One listen at “I Can’t Stop Loving You” and you’ll be hooked. His voice is a million dollar asset and life’s path brought him here, to drum and sing with the newest thing in seasoned veteran music. On this record, you’ll hear a couple of songs written by Richard Bowden ranging from the hilarious to the hit-worthy “All For The Price Of One Love.” John Early writes a few, Attaway writes a few, and there’s an adaptation of a Dave Loggins tune that you don’t want to miss. These guys all played and hung out with some of the biggest names in the business including bands that featured a lot of vocal work. It’s no surprise that MATS would feature a lot of vocal work on this album, and they do. The harmonies are excellent and tasteful. Bowden is the king of B-bending and plays guitar licks only dreamed of by most pickers. Pat Roberson sings his composition, “Reynosa Rose,” which is a south-of-the-border highlight of the disc. Mark Vidito chimes in on vocals and supplies excellent keyboard work for the album. Not an inch of talent goes to waste on this release as each member of the band is utilized to their fullest. A favorite with comedy fans, country fans, rock fans, and gospel fans, this band is featured each first Saturday at the Music City Texas Theater in Linden, Texas. Catch a show when you can, but for now, get the disc and find out why Linda Ronstadt is going to be so ticked off. I love these guys. You will, too.