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Davy Knowles - Three Miles from Avalon - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, Three Miles From Avalon by Davy Knowles and it's quite good. I first heard Knowles on television with Back Door Slam and I was impressed. Glad to see…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Laurence Jones - Take Me High - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, Take Me High, from Laurence Jones and it's really hot! Opening with funky rocker, Got No Place To Go, Laurence Jones handles lead vocal and guitar nicely. With…
Continue Reading »Matthew Curry - Shine On - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Shine On, from Matthew Curry and it's really solid. I reviewed Curry's first release, If I Don't Got You back in 2011 and this is a more polished followup showing a lot…
Continue Reading »Segue Records artist: Vaneese Thomas - The Long Journey Home - New release review
I just received the newest release (September 16, 2016), The Long Journey Home, from Vaneese Thomas and it's soul is dripping. Opening with Sweet Talk Me, a soulful pop track, Vaneese Thomas plants her feet and delivers. With…
Continue Reading »Provogue Records artist: The Apocalypse Blues Review - New Release Review
I just received the newest self titled release from The Apocalypse Blues Review and they have style. Opening with Evil Is As Evil Does, Ray "Rafer" Cerbone on lead vocal has a great rock voice backed by Tony…
Continue Reading »Tongue 'N' Groove Records artist: Matthew Skoller - Blues Immigrant - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (September 23, 2016), Blues Immigrant, from Matthew Skoller and it's a solid heaping cup of Chicago blues. Opening with Big Box Store Blues, Matthew Skoller takes the lead on vocal and harp…
Continue Reading »Elrob Music artist: Little Mike and the Tornadoes - How Long? - New Releae Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, How Long?, from Little Mike and the Tornadoes and it's hot! Opening with Cotton Mouth, a red hot blues stomper, Little Mike is cooking. (Head's up Stilladog) A…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Ina Forsman - Self Titled - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, a self titled debut from Ina Forsman and it's terrific! Opening with Hanging Loose, Ina Forsman hits the road running with a solid and powerful, almost indescribable voice. Joined by Laura Chavez…
Continue Reading »Dechamp Records artist: JJ Thames - Raw Sugar - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Raw Sugar, from JJ Thames and it's rich. Following on the coattails of her spectacular release Tell You What I Know Thames keeps it rolling. Opening with Oh Lord, a simple spiritual…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records - Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters - Maxwell Street - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (September 9, 2016), Maxwell Street, from Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters and it's a scorcher! Opening with Mother Angel, a tight jazz influenced number featuring Ronnie Earl…
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