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Endless Blues Records artist: Mick Kolassa - Wasted Youth - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Wasted Youth, from Mick Kolassa, and it's chocked full of hot contemporary blues players doing what they do best. Opening with blues rocker, Throwing Away These Blues,…
Continue Reading »Memphis International Records artists: The Dinallos - The Dinallos - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent self titled release by The Dinallos and it's interesting and diverse. Opening with a cool instrumental, All The Ponies Go 'Round (Danny's Lullaby), Michael Dinallo on guitar, Jim…
Continue Reading »Gulf Coast Records/Hillside Global artist: Tito Jackson - Under Your Spell - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (August 6, 2021), Under Your Spell, by Tito Jackson and it blends modern funk, blues, pop and rock for his own style. Opening with Wheels Keep Turning,…
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I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Pure, from Robben Ford and it's my favorite in years. This release is all instrumental and opens with the prelude to Pure, with an intriguing melody with…
Continue Reading »Blind Pig Records artist: Altered Five Blues Band - Holler If You Hear Me - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (September 3, 2021), Holler If You Hear Me, from Altered Five Blues Band, and it's a strong contemporary blues release. Opening with blues rocker and title track,…
Continue Reading »Polly O'Keary and the Rhythm Method - 50- New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, 50, from Polly O'Keary and the Rhythm Method and it's quite good. Opening with Brand New Day a super blues rocker with a light Lating twist,Polly is…
Continue Reading »Shark Park Records artist: Lea McIntosh - Blood Cash - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blood Cash (August 20, 2021), from Lea McIntosh and it's a cool bluesy rock release. Opening with title track, Blood Cash, with it's country blues rock influences,…
Continue Reading »Lauren Anderson - Love On The Rocks - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Love On The Rocks by Lauren Anderson and she has a powerhouse voice with a variety of music styles. Opening with Keep On a spiritual based format…
Continue Reading »Brandon Isaak - Modern Primitive - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Modern Primitive, from Brandon Isaak and it's an interesting mix of blues, rock, folk and jazz music. Opening with Lost Love and Loose Women, a bluesy shuffle,…
Continue Reading »Henri Elkan Music artist: Wayne Alpern - Frankenstein - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Frankenstein, from Wayne Alpern and it's a clever blend of pop, hip hop, jazz, blues and sampling in an organized fashion. Opening with Carol King's top hit,…
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