Instruct: Classify a review into positive or negative sentiment.
Query: An original blend of traditional styles

Don't know what CD the Flushing guy was listening to. There are a ton of fast, loud, hot-licks, no-originality, SRV-clone blues players out there but Kearney is not one of them. His electric slide work is reminiscent of Warren Haynes and he clearly grew up on classic ABB records, but he also mixes in intricate acoustic picking and nimble dobro work and can write a memorable hook. His voice is decent white-boy blues, similar in range and tone to Clapton's but a bit more soulful. To me, the acoustic stuff works the best, and gives a nod to Taj Mahal among others. He duets with a couple more authentic blues singers and does well. The backing band is tasteful and creative with some unusual touches including mandolin and accordion. I picked this up as a cutout and plan to look for more of his recordings.