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Troy Turner
An emerging Louisiana blues guitarist and vocalist, Troy Turner's sound symbolizes the "contemporary" '90s artist. He includes soul, funk and rock elements in his playing, but can also sang powerhouse straight blues tunes, and his solos range from…
Continue Reading »Truck 'Em On Down - "Stick Horse" Hammond
Nathaniel Hammond was born in Dallas, TX. in April of 1896. Sometime in the 1940's he relocated to Taylortown, LA. In 1950 he cut six songs in Shreveport. Four of them were issued on J.O.B. with the last…
Continue Reading »Trudy Lynn and Steve Krase Set Euro Tour Dates in May and June
Trudy Lynn and Steve Krase Set Euro Tour Dates in May and June HOUSTON, TX – Connor Ray Music artists Trudy Lynn and Steve Krase announce a series of European dates that will take the blues singer and…
Continue Reading »Trudy Lynn has a new release coming
Shown: Ms Trudy Lynn with guitar legend Paul "Lil Buck" Sinegal to be featured on several tracks 2015 BMA Nominated Blues Great Trudy Lynn Back In The Studio CD release date early May Ms. Trudy Lynn has personally…
Continue Reading »True Groove Records artist: Regina Bonelli - Truth Hurts - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Truth Hurts, from Regina Bonelli and it's a funky blues rocker. Opening with title track, Truth Hurts, Bonelli on lead vocal and keyboards really has the band…
Continue Reading »True North Records artist: Colin James - Blue Highways - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blue Highway, from Colin James and it's super! Opening with Freddie King's Boogie Funk, James is really ripping with excellent guitar tone and pace. Craig Northey is…
Continue Reading »True North Records artist: Crystal Shawanda - Church House Blues - New Release Review`
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Church House Blues, from Crystal Shawanda and it's an interesting mix of pop, R&B and blues. Opening with title track, Church House Blues, Crystal Shawanda is upfront…
Continue Reading »True North Records artist: Crystal Shawanda - Midnight Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Midnight Blues, from Crystal Shawanda, and it's a strong R&B flavored blues release. Opening with title track, Midnight Blues, Crystal Shawanda brings her soulful vocal style to…
Continue Reading »True North Records release: A Sweet Relief Tribute to Joey Spampinato - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (June 25, 2021), A Sweet Relief Tribute to Joey Spampinato, NRBQ founding member and writer of all of the tracks on thie release. Opening with blues rocker,You…
Continue Reading »True North Records/ New Sun Records artist: Crystal Shawanda - VooDoo Woman - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, VooDoo Woman, from Crystal Shawanda and it's off the hook. Opening with Willie Dixon's Wang Dang Doodle and Shawanda wastes absolutely no time showing that she means…
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