GO WITH ME: Second Chance Reviewed by John Lee of INNER VOICE MAGAZINE Second Chance, is the second offering by Indie crossover band, Go With Me. This eclectic collection of 15 tracks (that’s right, 15!) tells the stories of love and heartache (mostly heartache), life and its struggles, and God’s grace (in the form of second chances). All the songs are original compositions by songwriter/bassist Bob Idakaar. Idakaar teams up with friend and multi-instrumentalist Bruce Gatewood, vocalist Rich Ortiz, and a talented team of accomplished musicians to record this collection of rock/folk-flavored songs (with touch of reggae) geared for the “seasoned” listener. For those of us who grew up listening to classic rock before they became classics, this album offers listeners their second chance to relive that musical era (minus the negative messages). Produced by Idakaar and Gatewood, this album flashed me back to shades of Neil Young, Eric Clapton and even Bob Marley. Ortiz’s lead vocals, a cross between Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton, really shine in the inspirational piece, “Calm Water,” one of the standouts on this album. The recording quality is superior, as you can hear the acoustic instruments and vocals burst through brilliantly. On the inside sleeve of the CD cover, Idakaar thanks God for his second chance at life and music. He certainly made the most of it here with this wonderfully produced CD. The Bottom Line: John: Master musicians who offer their own mature (and family-friendly) brand of rock with a positive message. Delia: I appreciated the variety of sounds on this album… some gentle and peaceful while others lively, passionate, and spirited. Jim: A very high quality production… My favorite track is “Calm Water.” www.gowithme.info www.autarkeiarecords.com