“From the very roots comes a stomp blues album filled with power, emotion, and guitar work like sandpaper to the heart. From Orphan Jon and the Abandoned comes the debut EP “Over The Pain”, five tracks of blues from the heart. With Stan Whiting providing outstanding drum work, and Wil Anderson on bass, Bruce Krupnik tearing it up on a Hambone cigar box guitar (tracks 1 and 3) and “Orphan” Jon English, this group has definitely got their mojo workin’! “Over The Pain” fires off from the first second, with powerful guitar from Bruce Krupnik brewing like a storm from hell, and continues through all five tracks. Then throw in the powerhouse vocals from Jon English, and the brutal backing band, and you’re in for an album like no other! Without a doubt, Orphan Jon and the Abandoned have brought one of the best debut blues albums in years! If you like rough and gritty jumpin blues, this EP is a must!”

Andrew Smith
American Blues Scene Magazine