If you want to save this until later in the day, feel free, because today I'm inviting you to join us in a bar in Queenstown, on New Zealand's South Island. 

Having taken refuge from the afternoon's heavy showers, it's time for drinks (pour yourself one if you wish*) and time to enjoy the moment.

We're back in the comfortable lounge of Queenstown's 'Bardeaux': (described as)

"An iconic bar and the perfect intimate venue. This sumptuous up-market venue is all about service, the huge open fire, knowledgeable staff and great music". 

And great music there was too. With the assistance of my trusty phone app 'Soundhound' I was able to identify all the music played.

*Listening to them all may depending on the size of the drink you poured yourself ! You choose.

First up is 'Everything I Need' by Keb 'Mo' from the blues performer's 1998 album called 'Slowdown'. (click here to listen) 

This was followed by The Robert Cray Band 'Bouncin' Back' featuring the Memphis Horns

(click to listen) 

Completely in the mood now (sip of beer) the next track was also Robert Cray on a more recent recording of 'The Same Love That Made Me Laugh', an old Bill Withers composition, and single from 1974. The band on this album is Hi Rhythm and it was recorded in the legendary Royal Studios in Memphis**. This song is today's 'Star Track'. Very tasteful guitar, that fades out to just a drum beat. Unusual ! Cheers

**The 2017 album is a handful of originals and a collection of covers including two Tony Joe White songs, who actually joined him in the studio. 

I've another one from the 'Bardeaux' session… on tap/hold for next week....