Rhythms Magazine has likened Dean Thomas to Eric Claptondoing JJ Cale. It's a reference that sits very comfortably with Dean's secondCD release's 'On The Other Side'. The influence of Mark Knopfler isalso obvious. Elements of blues, country and jazz intertwine in eleven well craftedsongs that take you on a diverse journey from the story of rock 'n' rollto crack cocaine addiction and many places in between. Dean's cool vocalsand playing infuse each story with an obvious blues tradition.