Coal Men by Rick Allen- Click here to read this article from Vintage Guitar Magazine
With the addition of Chris Frame (Sun Volt) on guitar and Jen Gunderman (The Jayhawks) on keyboards, the Coal Men have gone from trio to quintet and their second full-length release, Beauty Is A Moment, reflects creative growth that shows no sign of letting up. Composer and guitarist Dave Coleman – who wrote or co-wrote most the disc’s 12 cuts – is the force behind much of what puts the Coal Men into the first rank of roots rock/alt country music.
