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Tiger Turn artist: Sergio Pereira - Bossa+ - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Bossa+, from Sergio Pereira, and it's warm, clean and inviting. Opening with title track, Bossa, Luis Guerra on keys lays down the melody, complimented by Sergio Pereira…
Continue Reading »Tijuana Bible
Jim Suhler and Monkey Beat have been on the music scene now for over twelve years, and have built a fan base worldwide. They are well known for their "no-holds-barred" approach to blues-inspired rock and roll. Their three…
Continue Reading »Till the Cows Come Home - Lucille Bogan (explicit)
Lucille Bogan (April 1, 1897 – August 10, 1948) was an American blues singer, among the first to be recorded. She also recorded under the pseudonym Bessie Jackson. The sexologist and music critic, Ernest Borneman, stated that Bogan…
Continue Reading »Tim Bastmeyer's All Star Blues Band - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Tim Bastmeyer's All Star Blues Band and it's got a cool flavor. Opening with What The Woman Does To Me, Tim Bastmeyer on guitar and vocal sets…
Continue Reading »Tim Bastmeyer's Self-titled Sophomore Release Getting Great Airplay and Reviews
Tim Bastmeyer's Self-titled Sophomore Release Getting Great Airplay and Reviews "Canadian blues singer/song writer Tim Bastmeyer has put together a CD that is tightly structured musically, and rhythmically. The emphasis being on the song and the lyrics more…
Continue Reading »Tim Gartland - Million Stars - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (September 9, 2014), Million Stars, from Tim Gartland. Having more of an R&B attack on the blues, Gartland, joined by Tom West (Keys), Chris Rival (guitars), Paul Justice (bass) and Forrest Padgett…
Continue Reading »Tim O'Brien Transforms With Pompadour
Tim O’Brien Transforms With Pompadour Channels His Inner James Brown Short Order Sessions Serves Up Monthly Specials Fans Order Decadent Arrangements New CD Out October 30th On Howdy Skies Records "…classic-sounding material stamped with his own perceptive personality"…
Continue Reading »TIM SEARCY - WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE- Mike Packer correspondent
Tim Searcy is no ordinary song and dance man. I realize that this blog is about blues but after hearing his music which is rooted in gospel and R&B and the fact that he is Al Green's cousin…
Continue Reading »Tim Woods - For You - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, For You, by Tim Woods and its an earthy contemporary blues release. Opening with Can't Stop Rockin' with it's blend of the Doors and Ten Years After…
Continue Reading »Tim Woods - Human Race - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Human Race, from Tim Woods and it shows strong influences of blues and rock players of note. On Can You Feel It, a solid blues rocker, traces…
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