World Cafe Eric Lindell: Blues From The Swamp WXPN April 30, 2009 • The California native found his way from West Coast beaches to the swamps of New Orleans to perfect his soulful, '70s-style blues-rock. Lindell draws on his travels around the country to infuse his new album, Gulf Coast Highway, with funky grooves, touches of soul and a bit of honky-tonk. Web-Only Outtake: Eric Lindell Performs 'Lullaby For Mercy Ann'