It's hard to put my finger on what it is about Dave Borins that captures me. The Lucky Ones, a five-song EP, fuses the warmth of late 60's Island Record releases with a modern country/roots flair. Sometimes jaunty, sometimes melancholy, but always familiar, the songs feel as though they could have been written in the same room you retreat to for relaxation. 

No surprise, therefore, that Borin was nominated for Best Acoustic Performer and Best Folk Artist at the 2008 Toronto Indie Music Awards. His songs have a softened inclination audibly, but his voice is assured and steady, the kind you could lean against and trust to lead you home on a long walk from the pub in the night rain.  Album closer "A Door Wide Open" was recorded at legendary Hugh's Room in Toronto on what would become his 100th show. It's a testament to his ease on the stage and command of the space. No studio is needed to weave Borins' magic; he's got it naturally. 

Track Listing: 
1) Detroit Mercy
2) Whiskey Women (Nothing But Trouble)
3) Ontario
4) The Lucky Ones
5) A Door Wide Open (Live At Hugh's Room)