Hey Boy Music

Nevermind his role as the drummer of the multi-platinum selling Spin Doctors, Aaron Comess has something of his own to say – just not with any words. On his latest solo release, Beautiful Mistake, Comess returns with another set of jammy instrumentals that prove to be every bit as catchy as a traditional pop song. Comess’ spellbinding melodies – which soar high in his capable hands with the help of bandmates Teddy Kumpel (guitar) and Richard Hammond (bass) – are fine replacements for traditional lyrics. Swaying from ebullient joyrides ( “Beautiful Mistake,” “Stinky” ) to songs that are low, dirty and fit to soundtrack a backroom brawl ( “Dirt,” “High Five” ), Comess and crew come off like a superjam between Derek Trucks and the Benevento-Russo Duo. With multifaceted, emotive instrumentals, Beautiful Mistake should find an eager audience among jam fans.