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JayRay Records artist: Lisa Mann - Old Girl - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Old Girl, from Lisa Mann and it's a solid radio style release with meaty melodies and strong vocals. Opening with title track, Old Girl, a country flavored…
Continue Reading »Music Maker Relief Foundation compilation: Hanging Tree Guitars - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release September 25, 2020, Hanging Tree Guitars, from Music Makers Relief Foundation and it's the real deal, accompanying the release of the book of the same name. Opening…
Continue Reading »Peter Roland - I Don't Like What's Going On - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, I Don't Like What's Going On, from Peter Roland and it's a cool contemporary blue release. Opening with Black Cat Bone, Peter Roland wastes no time showing…
Continue Reading »Screen Door Records artist: Kirsten Thien - Two Sides - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Two Sides, from Kirsten Thien, and it's a solid rocker. Opening with heavy footed, Shoulda Been, a blues rocker with Thien on vocal and acoustic guitar, Erik…
Continue Reading »Little Village Foundation artist: Ron Thompson - From The Patio, Live at Poor House Bistro, Volume 1, New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, From The Patio, Live at Poor House Bistro, Volume 1, from Ron Thompson and it's a strong, raw performance. Opening with Willie Dixon's Meet Me In The…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Bette Smith - The Good The Bad And The Bette - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Good The Bad and The Bette, from Bette Smith and it's a cool rockin' R&B release. Opening with Fistful of Dollars, a funky rocker, Bette Smith…
Continue Reading »Downchild - Live At The Toronto Jazz Festival - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live At The Toronto Blues Festival, from Downchild (The Downchild Blues Band) and it's packed full of blues and stars. Opening with piano boogie, Can You Hear…
Continue Reading »Bart Ryan - Starlight and Tall Tales - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Starlight and Tall Tales, from Bart Ryan and it's a cool rocker with nice edge. Opening with Wanna Be, a smooth, R&B track featuring Ryan on lead…
Continue Reading »Al Basile Brings His New Album to Life with "Last Hand 2.0" Audio Play Version, Available on All Streaming and Downloading Platforms
Al Basile Brings His New Album to Life with Last Hand 2.0 Audio Play Version, Available on All Streaming and Downloading Platforms RUMFORD, RI - Eight-time Blues Music Award-nominated singer/songwriter/cornetist Al Basile announces an audio play version of…
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…
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