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Cool Green Recordings artist: Hollis Brown - in the aftermath - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, in the aftermath, from Hollis Brown and I certainly can't argue with the strength of the release. Based directly on one of the Rolling Stones best releases…
Continue Reading »Class A Records artist: Angela Easley - Rise - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Rise, from Angela Easley, and it's a bluesy radio oriented release. Opening with I Can Let Go, a strong ballad, Angela Easley on lead vocal and piano…
Continue Reading »Sandwich Factory Records artist: Val Starr & the Blues Rocket - Healing Kind of Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Healing Kind of Blues, from Val Starr & the Blues Rocket and it's a poppy mix of blues/rock tracks. Opening with Ridin' That Memphis High, Val Starr…
Continue Reading »Pravda Records artists: Vince Salerno and Gerald McClendon - Blues From All Points - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues From All Points, by Vince Salerno and Gerald McClendon and it's a solid R&B/Blues rocker. Opening with funky rocker, Hip City, the band is really rocking,…
Continue Reading »Blue Heart Records release: Blind Raccoon and NOLA BLUE Collection Vol. 4 - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blind Raccoon and NOLA Blue Collection Vol. 4, and it's a solid mix of blues and rock tracks. Opening with blues rocker, Sorry, Mark Cameron shows solid…
Continue Reading »Cleopatra Records artist: Neville Staple - From The Specials & Beyond - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, From The Specials & Beyond from Neville Staple and it's a straight ska pop release. Opening with Right From Wrong, OK Two-Tone Ska legend Neville Staple and…
Continue Reading »Music Maker artist: Albert Smith - Big Belly Mama - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Big Belly Mama, from Albert Smith and it's a terrific example of stripped down blues. Smith, on broke down piano and vocal knows how to create the…
Continue Reading »Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion - Veneta - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Veneta, from Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion and it's really nice. Opening with multicultural influenced, Gnossienne, Miguel Espinosa lays the foundation theme on classical guitar, joined by Dianne…
Continue Reading »Survival South Records artist: Reddog and Friends - Booze, Blues and Southern Grooves - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Booze, Blues and Southern Grooves from Reddog and Friends and it's a solid blues and R&B soaked release. Opening with R&B style track, Love, You've Got To…
Continue Reading »Taste Good Music artist: Tim Gartland - Truth - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (March 18, 2022), Truth, from Tim Gartland and it's got distinct soul and blues roots. Opening with Don't Mess With My Heart, Gartland and his distinctive vocal…
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