In early 2013, longtime Memphis musician Mark Edgar Stuart put the local scene on notice when he released his excellent debut solo album, Blues for Lou. The record — a loose concept piece about both Stuart’s struggles with cancer and the passing of his father (the titular Lou) — was revered by peers and the media alike and firmly established Stuart as one of this city’s most vital music-makers. It’s shaping up to be an even bigger year for Stuart, as he just released a beautifully melancholy sophomore effort titled Trinity My Dear.
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