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ATM artist: Billy Test Trio - Coming Down Roses - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (August 13, 2021), Coming Down Roses, from the Billy Test Trio and it's really cool. Opening with All of You, a traditional Cole Porter number, Billy Test…
Continue Reading »Blue Heart Records artist: Johnny Tucker featuring Kid Ramos and the Allstars - 75 and Alive - New Release Review
I just had the oppoortunity to review the most recent release, 75 and Alive, from Johnny Tucker featuring Kid Ramos and the Allstars and it's really good. Opening with All Night Long, All Night Wrong, a hot swinging…
Continue Reading »Bman's Picks 2021
Bman's Picks 2021 This will be a long process, certainly taking until the end of the year as new releases are received, but I am posting them as I reconsider my recommendations and select the best of the…
Continue Reading »Watchtower Entertainment artist: Clay Melton - Back To Blue - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (July 23, 2021), Back To Blue, from Clay Melton, and it's strong. Opening with title track, Back To Blue, a real nice slower blues ballad, Clay Melton…
Continue Reading »Ofeh Records artist: Blind Lemon Pledge - A Satchel Full of Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, A Satchel Full of Blues, from Blind Lemon Pledge and it's an easy going folk blues rocker. Opening with steady rocker, Wrong Side Of The Blues with…
Continue Reading »Blues Rocker Clay Melton Releases Killer EP "Back To Blue"
Blues Rocker Clay Melton Releases Killer EP "Back To Blue" "We love it! Blues rock the way we like it.." - Blues Moose Netherlands "It's a fabulous EP! All killer and no filler with this one.." - Barry…
Continue Reading »Moon Voyage Records artists: Chris Daniels, Hazel Miller, Dana Marsh & Friends - What We Did - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, What We Did, from Chris Daniels, Hazel Miller, Dana Marsh & Friends and its shows what musicians will do in the face of adversity to help others.…
Continue Reading »NOLA Blue Records artist: Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band - Live On Beale Street: A Tribute To Bobby "Blue" Bland - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live On Beale Street: A Tribute To Bobby "Blue" Bland. from Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band and it's terrific! Opening with R&B track, Up And…
Continue Reading »Broke Fuse - Rocket Ride - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Rocket Ride, by Broke Fuse, and it's a solid blues rocker. Opening with The Stephenson Swamp Stomp, Jay Moonah, the man behind Broke Fuse, lays down some…
Continue Reading »Robert Stoner - Year of Pain - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Year of Pain, from Robert Stoner and it's a reflective, folksy, rural collection of ballads. Opening with Just a Riverboat, a cool folk ballad duet with vocal…
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