Thomas Dutton deserves a great big gold star for bringing some much appreciated originality to his music scene. Razia's Shadow is, as advertised, a musical, but you don't need to be a theater geek to appreciate its fairy tale plot and admirable use of guest vocalists. Contributors like Chris Conely (Saves the Day) and Nic Newsham (Gatsbys American Dream) help tell a Tolkien-like story with themes of ambition, romance, and redemption. Dutton shot for the stars with this one, and we reap the rewards with a delightful performance that invites our singing along.
