The Holmes Brothers

When the Holmes Brothers hit their stride on inspirational gospel rocking originals like "Gasoline Drawers," you may find yourself wanting to get up and dance a little soft-shoe. And their Cajun take on CCR's "Bad Moon Rising" could inspire you to boil some crawdads. But it's their endearing, harmonious cover of Cheap Trick's "I Want You To Want Me" and heartfelt remake of Nick Lowe's "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding" that make State of Grace an intimately spiritual experience. Rosanne Cash, Levon Helm and Joan Osborne cameo.

This veteran trio from Virginia makes fervent country soul from the John Fogerty, Lyle
Lovett and Nick Lowe songbooks and also writes its own strong hymns of need and
surrender. But the most impressive act of transformation here is the way Sherman Holmes,
his brother Wendell and Popsy Dixon take slow, sacred vocal possession of Cheap Trick's
fast and carnal "I Want You to Want Me."