Review
← All columns Sort by: Newest Title
Niche Records artist: Eric Jerardi - Occupied - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Occupied, from Eric Jerardi and it's sopping with sweet soul sound. Opening with Do Right By Him, a super soulful track, Eric Jerardi shows his vocal chops…
Continue Reading »Nina Simone - The Montreux Years - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Montreux Years, from Nina Simone and it's really a great representation of her live performances. This compilation covers all of her 5 Montreux performances. Disc one…
Continue Reading »No Label Records artist: Steve Hill - Solo Recordings Volume 2 - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Solo Recordings Volume 2, from Steve Hill and it's quite interesting. Opening with Still Got It Bad, Hill established a gritty blues sound that is lacking in most contemporary bands. Accompanying himself…
Continue Reading »No Label Records artist: Steve Hill - The One-Man Blues Rock Band - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The One-Man Blues Rock Band, a new live album from Steve Hill and it's powerful. Opening with Rhythm All Over, a power rocker, Steve Hill wastes no…
Continue Reading »No Refund Band - Current State Of Blue - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Current State Of Blue from No Refund Band and it's quite good. Opening with Buy The Blues, a cool loper, Ricky Jackson is back with serious thick vocals backed by a hot…
Continue Reading »Noisy Records artists: Cross and Keeling - October is Marigold - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, October is Marigold, by David Cross and Andrew Keeling. This is a very interesting release spanning classical, rock, progressive and even eurojazz. Cross, who has played violin…
Continue Reading »Nola Blue artist: Benny Turner - Journey - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Journey, from Benny Turner and it has a fine groove. Opening with Breakin' News, a shuffle track with a nice Taj Mahal kind of feel and gospel like backing vocals, it's a…
Continue Reading »Nola Blue artist: Benny Turner - When She's Gone - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (February 14, 2016), from Benny Turner and it's smooth! Now on his 4th release, Turner, brother to Freddie King (yes, that Freddie King) really has it going. His last release, Trouble was…
Continue Reading »Nola Blue Records artist: Benny Turner - My Brother's Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, My Brother's Blues, from Benny Turner and it's great! Benny pay homage to his big brother and best friend, Freddie King and does it with style. Opening…
Continue Reading »Nola Blue Records artist: Eric Johanson - Below Sea Level - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (9/18/20), Below Sea Level, from Eric Johanson and I really like it! Johanson, who grew in Louisiana has blues rock in his blood. Opening with Buried Above…
Continue Reading »