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Steve Strongman - Tired of Talkin' - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Tired of Talkin', from Steve Strongman and it's his best release yet! Opening with title track, Tired of Talkin' with a wicked blues fused, southern rocker feel…
Continue Reading »Justin Saladino Band - Live - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live, from Justin Saladino Band and it's a cool rocker with plenty of radio potential. Opening with Take What You Need, Saladino on lead vocal and guitar,…
Continue Reading »Dustin Arbuckle and the Damnations - My Getaway - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, My Getaway, from Dustin Arbuckle and the Damnations and it's a solid blues rocker. Opening with Say My Name, Dustin Arbuckle, formerly of Moreland and Arbuckle, is…
Continue Reading »Highlander Records artist: Kerry Kearney - Tales from the Psychedelta - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Tales from the Psychedelta, by Kerry Kearney and it's a cool mix of laid back delta style blues and contemporary blues rock. Opening with blues rocker, Five…
Continue Reading »Phenix Fire Records artist: Vanessa Collier - Heart On The Line - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Heart On The Line, from Vanessa Collier, and it's quite good. Opening with James Brown's, Super Bad Collier is off to a strong start morphing a quick…
Continue Reading »Tony O. - Blues O' Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues O' Blues, from Tony O. and it's solid old school electric blues. Opening with You Upset Me Baby, Tony O, who has played with a who's…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Johnny Iquana's : Chicago Spectacular! - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release from Johnny Iguana, Chicago Spectacular! and it's a cool mix of styles and packed with blues notables. Opening with Roosevelt Sykes' 44 Blues, featuring John Primer, Bob Margolin…
Continue Reading »Nola Blue Records artist: John Nemeth - Stronger Than Strong - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Stronger Than Strong, from John Nemeth and it's tasty. Opening with Chicago bluesy, Come On And Take It, with Nemeth on vocal and harmonica, Danny Banks on…
Continue Reading »Valcour Records artist: Johnny Nicholas - Mistaken Identity - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Mistaken Identity, by Johnny Nicholas and I really like it. With it's kooky lyrics, blues overtones and country western flavor, it's packing. Opening with, She Stole My…
Continue Reading »Reference Recordings artist: Doug MacLeod - Brand New Eyes - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Brand New Eyes, from Doug MacLeod and it's super. This release on Reference Recordings, Fresh label captures MacLeod alone on acoustic guitar and resonator in a pristine…
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