Missing Pieces is a creative collection of tunes from the mind of guitarist Dan Nettles that he brings to life with his bandmates under the heading of Kenosha Kid. The musical styles contained on the ten tracks are vast. There are multiple tracks that play as progressing soundscapes based on a single theme. “01 Always Will Be” is set to a rock feel, that finds both guitarists providing interesting textures both harmonically and linearly. The guitar solos spin out with rock sensibilities. Handley’s bass tone is excellent on this track as is Patton’s buoyant rhythmic drive. “03 Another Hour” has interesting transitions from various feels and metric modulations, again Patton is inspired. “04 How Would It All Fit” is a fine example of the possibilities of four string and two guitars. The track has a wonderful building arch that is created by both Patton and Handley, but more importantly, the sustained harmonic support of the strings. “07 Simpler” has a country overtone with a compound time signature and interesting guitar colors from both guitarists. Overall, Kenosha Kid brings a collection of sounds that are imaginative and push the boundaries of rock instrumental music. Nettles has a solid band and a compositional style that is more about thematic development and less about improvisational prowess. That makes for a satisfying listen in the land of rock instrumental music. That’s the short of it!