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Nola Blue/Vizztone artist: Billy Price - Alive and Strange - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Alive and Strange, from Billy Price and it's quite entertaining. I was first introduced to Price as the lead vocalist in the Roy Buchanan band and it's…
Continue Reading »Nood Records artist: John Campbelljohn - Chin Up - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Chin Up, from John Campbelljohn and it's a fusion of country and blues. Opening with swing boogie, The Mumble Boogie, Campbelljohn steps right up with his notorious slide guitar and steps on…
Continue Reading »Northern Social - Northern Social - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the debut self titled release from Northern Social and I really like it. Like earlier work by Wickens and the Grand Nationals this new release has a lot of edge and…
Continue Reading »Number 7 Records artist: Jay Stollman with Debbie Davies - Room For One More - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Room For One More, from Jay Stollman with Debbie Davies and it's a romper. Opening with Walter Trout's Ride 'Til I'm Satisfied with Johnny Mennonna on bass and Tommy Nagy on drums…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: Anna Kolchina - Reach For Tomorrow - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Reach For Tomorrow, by Anna Kolchina and it's hauntingly elegant. Opening with Schwartz and Dietz song, Dancing In The Dark, Soviet born, Anna Kolchina quietly controls your…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: George Cotsirilos - In The Wee Hours - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, In The Wee Hours, by George Cotsirilos, and it's refreshingly beautiful. Opening with lush, A Nameless Poet, George Cotsirilos on nylon string, acoustic guitar flawlessly executes a…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: Gil Livni - All In - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, All In , by Gil Livni and it's terrific! Opening with Wonder Woman, Gil Livni is hot out of the gate with scorching hot guitar riffs with…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: Jun Iida - Evergreen - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Evergreen, from Jun Iida and I like it's upbeat attack. Opening with Gooey Butter Cake a real nice track, Jun Iida on trumpet has the melody, with…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: Kate Olson - So It Goes - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, So It Goes, by Kate Olson and it's full of life. Opening with energetic, bebop track, Bumbling Thumbs Blues, Kate Olson on soprano sax and Conner Eisenmenger…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: Kelsey Mines - Everything Sacred, Nothing Serious - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Everything Sacred, Nothing Serious, from Kelsey Mines and it's really strong. Opening with Self-Alchemization, Kelsey Mines on bass and vocal and John Hansen on piano create a…
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