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The Mojo Stars - Under The Influence - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Under the Influence, by The Mojo Stars and it's interesting. Opening with title track, Under The Influence, vocalist Randy Clarke with Mark Rankin on guitar, Rob Marr…
Continue Reading »The Moon Is Shinin - Alex Wilson
ALEX WILSON grew up in a family of talented musicians..... Alex's grandmother, Rosa Saviano was a renowned professional jazz singer in Chicago in the 1940's and 50's. Tom Wilson, Alex's father, is a multi-faceted musician who has had…
Continue Reading »The most played record at blues radio!
THE CASH BOX KINGS "HOLDING COURT" AT #1 RADIO SPOT FOR FOUR WEEKS IN A ROW! Featured On "The Bluesmobile" This Weekend Holding Court, the new CD from The Cash Box Kings, remains the most-played record in the…
Continue Reading »The Music of Nashville artist: Beth Garner - Snake Farm - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Snake Farm, from Beth Garner and it's a cool blues rocker. Opening with cool, funk laden blues track, Alright By Me (Mr. Fisher), Beth Garner shows influences…
Continue Reading »The Mysterious Blues Experience - Kiss Me Goodbye
Hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa, Kevin S Flee, has spent the last few years spreading their infectious grooves from the seediest bars to the most prestigious of festivals with the now infamous Death Valley Blues Band. He now…
Continue Reading »THE NATCHEZ BURNING - Elmo Williams & Hezekiah Early
Both Elmo Williams and Hezekiah Early are from Natchez, Mississippi. Hezekiah, formerly of Hezekiah and the House Rockers, is still the only man going who can simultaneously beat drums and blow through harmonica with the aid of electrician's…
Continue Reading »The New Blues - Sonny Red Sextet
Sonny Red (December 17, 1932 in Detroit as Sylvester Kyner Jr. – March 20, 1981) was an American alto saxophonist associated with the hard bop idiom among other styles. He had some success in the 1960s, but had…
Continue Reading »The Nick Moss Band Featuring Dennis Gruenling To Appear On NPR's Mountain Stage
THE NICK MOSS BAND FEATURING DENNIS GRUENLING TO APPEAR ON NPR'S MOUNTAIN STAGE New CD, The High Cost Of Low Living, Debuted At #3 On The Billboard Blues Chart Nick Moss's muscular, electric energy combines jaw-dropping guitar, gruff,…
Continue Reading »The Nighthawks Are Back with a New CD, "444," on a New Label, EllerSoul Records, Coming June 17
The Nighthawks Are Back with a New CD, 444, on a New Label, EllerSoul Records, Coming June 17 In their Fifth Decade, America’s Seminal American Roots Music Band Remains Vibrant & a Must-See Live Performance Group WASHINGTON, DC…
Continue Reading »The Nighthawks Are Having a "Damn Good Time" on Label Debut for Severn Records, Out May 15
THE NIGHTHAWKS ARE HAVING A DAMN GOOD TIME ON DEBUT CD FOR SEVERN RECORDS, COMING MAY 15 SEMINAL WASHINGTON, DC-BASED AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC BAND WILL TOUR ENDLESSLY IN SUPPORT OF NEW RELEASE ANNAPOLIS, MD – Severn Records announces…
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