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Ruf Records artist: Dana Fuchs - Songs From The Road - New Release Review - CD/DVD
I just received the newest release, Songs From The Road from Dana Fuchs and it's quite dynamic. Recorded Live at Highline Ballroon in New York City, Fuchs opens with Bliss Avenue. Fuchs hits the stage hard with a…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Devon Allman - Ragged & Dirty - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 14, 2014), Ragged & Dirty from Devon Allman and it's surprisingly good. Devon's uncle Duane was one of my absolute influences into music listening and everything Allman which was to follow…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Eddie 9V - Capricorn - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Capricorn, by Eddie 9V and it follows his earlier releases chocked full of excellent blues guitar work, soul, R&B and blues. Opening with Beg Borrow and Steal,…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Ghalia - Mississippi Blend - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Mississippi Blend, from Ghalia and it's got great attitude and style. Opening with, Gypsy Lady, a blues based track with a rockin beat, Brussels born Ghalia (Vauthier)…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Ghalia & Mama's Boys - Let The Demons Out - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Let The Demons Out, from Ghalia & Mama's Boys. Yes, this is Johnny Mastro's Mama's Boys. Opening with 4AM Fried Chicken, a driving rock n roller, Ghalia…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Ghalia Volt - One Woman Band - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, One Woman Band, from Ghalia Volt and it's super. Opening with stripped down, Last Minute Packer, Ghalia Volt has gone the way of a one woman band…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Heather Crosse - Grooving At The Crosse Roads - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Grooving At The Crosse Roads, from Heather Crosse. This is an 11 track release of pure contemporary pop/light jazz music with a twist on R&B/Blues. Backed by Heavy Suga' & The SweetTones,this…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Ina Forsman - Been Meaning To Tell You - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Been Meaning To Tell You, from Ina Forsman and it's really strong. Opening with power ballad Be My Home, Forsman presents her vulnerable sounding vocal style over…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Ina Forsman - Self Titled - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, a self titled debut from Ina Forsman and it's terrific! Opening with Hanging Loose, Ina Forsman hits the road running with a solid and powerful, almost indescribable voice. Joined by Laura Chavez…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Jane Lee Hooker - Spiritus - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Spiritus, from Jane Lee Hooker and it's smoking! Opening with How Ya Doin?, Hooker opens up where they left off on their hot release, No B! back…
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