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Make It Real Records artist: Matchedash Parish - Saturday Night - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the debut release, Saturday Night, from Matchedash Parish and it's really strong. Matchedash Parish, made up of 12 musicians and with each a real contributor, you expect greatness … and you…
Continue Reading »Make Room At The Table - JP Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Make Room At The Table, from JP Blues and I really like it! Opening with Keep On Walking, a blues rocker with a Jim Dewer/Robin Trower feel. I really like the guitar…
Continue Reading »Malaco Records artist: Grady Champion - Bootleg Whiskey - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Bootleg Whiskey, from Grady Champion and it's an interesting blend of R&B, Blues, Soul and Gospel. Opening with Beg, Borrow, Steal; Champion has his harp on point and Taylor Scott is hitting…
Continue Reading »Malaco Records artist: Grady Champion - One Of A Kind - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, One Of A Kind, from Grady Champion, and it has variety. Opening with Bump and Grind, Grady Champion on lead vocal and harp along with Ken Smith…
Continue Reading »Malaco Records artist: Mr. Sipp - Knock A Hole In It - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Knock A Hole In It, by Mr. Sipp and it's a hot funky blues rocker. Mr. Sipp is the the alter ego of gospel guitarist, Castro Coleman…
Continue Reading »Mama SpanX - State Of Groove - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, State Of Groove, from Mama SpanX and it moves. Opening with Rocket, a funky dance tune, lead vocalist, Nikki Armstrong is backed by Steve Johnson on guitars,…
Continue Reading »Man Hat Tone artist: Brad Vickers and his Vestapolitans - Twice As Nice - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Twice As Nice, from Brad Vickers and his Vestapolitans and it's it's freewheeling blues. Opening with Big Maceo's Worried Life Blues, Vickers on guitar and lead vocal…
Continue Reading »Man! It's Christmas - The Rev. Jimmie Bratcher - release review
As you might imagine I get quite a pile of music to review and sometimes timeliness isn't on my side but I did receive a CD from Rev. Jimmie Bratcher that not only gives you something more interesting…
Continue Reading »Manhaton Records artist: Sari Schorr - A Force of Nature - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, A Force of Nature, from Sari Schorr and it's interesting. Opening with Ain't Got No Money, a slinky rocker, Schorr has the lead on vocal and is nicely backed by Innes Sibun…
Continue Reading »Maple Street Music artist: Cary Morin - Cradle to the Grave - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Cradle To The Grave, by Cary Morin and it's quite good. Opening with blues number and title track, Cradle To The Grave, Cary Morin accompanies himself on…
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