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Rip Cat Records artist: Forty Fours - Twist The Knife - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Twist The Knife, from the 44's and it's hot! Opening with excellent, original instrumental track, Cutting Deep, the band holds a tight blues rally while lead guitar…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist: Gino Matteo - Sweet Revival - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Sweet Revival, by Gino Matteo and it's quite interesting. Matteo, a So Cal based singer songwriter has put together 9 new tracks using his own unique style and voice. Opening with Here…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist: John Clifton - In The Middle of Nowhere - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, In The Middle Of Nowhere, from John Clifton and it's quite good. Opening with the excellent, I'm Leaving You Baby, with it's firm Chicago romp style. John…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat records artist: John Clifton - Nightlife - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Nightlife, from John Clifton and it's solid gold blues. Opening with Charlie Musselwhite's Strange Land, John Clifton on lead vocal, harp and guitar, joined by Scott Abeyta…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist: Johnny Mastro & Mama's Boys - Luke's Dream - New Release Review
I'm just getting the opportunity to listen Luke's Dream, the new Johnny Mastro and Mama's Boys' cd on Rip Cat Records. This cd is gritty and grimy...just the way I like it. Luke's Stomp, a stripped down track…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist: Lisa Cee - My Turn - New Release Review
I just received the debut release, My Turn, by Lisa Cee and there are some hot riffs in here! The recording opens with a blues rocker, What Good Am I, along the lines of Messin' With the Kid.…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat records artist: Mike Eldred Trio - Elvis Unleaded - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Elvis Unleaded, from Mike Eldred Trio and it's a real rocker. Eldred (vocal and guitar), John Bazz (Bass) and Jerry Angel (drums)breathe new life into music from my dad's generation. Opening with…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist: Ron Dziubla - Nasty Habit - New Release Review
I just received the new release, Nasty Habit from Ron Dziubla and it's far out! I mean it's far out! This is a time machine musical trip with a man and his sax. Opening with Fine Time, Dziubla…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist: The 44's - Americana - New Release Review
The new 44's cd, Americana, is gonna hit the air on April 17 and it's a winner. The opening track, Hanging Tree, is a raw boogie that will be hard to top. Overdriven tube amps, harp, grinding voice...…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artists; Johnny & Jaalene - self titled - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent self titled release, Johnny & Jaalene and it's quite good. Opening with Phil Spector's Baby I Love You, Johnny Ramos, son of blues guitar player Kid Ramos and…
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