Through The Rain – The long awaited debut album by Lyle Odjick & The Northern Steam. Released June 10, 2022 as a 10 song blues rock album recorded primarily at Tone King Records and mixed / mastered / produced by Jason Fryer. All vocals recorded by band keyboardist Sean McGee inside his personal studio. Through The Rain consists of 8 original tracks written by Lyle Odjick as well as 2 covers of old blues favorites “Leaving Trunk” made popular by Taj Mahal as well as “Rock This House” by Jimmy Rogers.
Lyle Odjick – Vocals, Harmonica, Rhythm Guitar (Tracks 6, 7, 9)
Ben Griggs – Lead Guitar (Tracks 2, 5), Rhythm Guitar (Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10)
Fred Sebastian – Drums
Mike Turenne – Bass
Sean McGee – Keys / Organ
Tony D – Lead Guitar (Tracks 3, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Jason Fryer – Lead Guitar (Tracks 4, 10)
Tanya Paulin – Backing Vocals (Track 10)
“LYLE ODJICK/Through the Rain: Statesiders and blues snobs are going to have to sit up and take notice of how traditional Chicago blues evolved organically in modern Ottawa, Canada. Without a hint of irony, this crew heated up the frozen north with their harp blowing, guitar slinging, rough edged vocals presentation and have got the form and format down righteously. These cats have really got Muddy smiling down on their efforts.”
-Midwest Record Entertainment Reviews, News & Views