If you were unfamiliar with the work of Missouri-raised Jeb Loy Nichols, you would be forgiven for expecting a countrified sound from his latest LP, Country Hustle. Don’t be fooled by the iconography of the album art: white dude, 10-gallon hat and Nudie Suit. Nichols’ sound is funkier. It’s blue-eyed…

Jeb Loy Nichols continues to surprise us with his perfectly blended mix of soul, country, folk and blues. His latest album, Country Hustle homes in on his life experiences and travels. Country Hustle Jeb Loy Nichols March 31 On his first track, “Come See Me,” the lyrics tell the story of living…