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Rhythm Royale Records artist:Towner Galaher Organ Group - Brothers - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Brothers, from Towner Galaher Organ Group and it's quite good. Opening with title track, Brothers, Towner Galaher sets the rhythm with a funky snare, hi hat thing…
Continue Reading »Rick Fines - Solar Powered Too - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Solar Powered Too, from Rick Fines, and it's a soft blend of blues, tropical and folk music. Opening with Below The Surface, a smooth acoustic ballad, Rick…
Continue Reading »Right Side Up Records artist: Ivas John - Good Days A Comin - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (June 3, 2016), Good Days A Comin, from Ivas John, and it's warm smooth and inviting. Opening with folk blues track, Goin' Back To Arkansas, Ivas John on guitar and vocal is…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist: Alastair Greene - Live from the 805 - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live from the 805, from Alastair Greene and it's a real rocker (and a double live rocker to boot)! Opening with blues rocker, The Sweetest Honey, Alastair…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist: Blue Lunch - The Blue Lunch Special - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (February 18, 2014), The Blue Lunch Special, from Blue Lunch. This is a compilation release but the debut on Rip Cat. A selection of hot tracks from previous releases spanning 15 years…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist: Forty Fours - Twist The Knife - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Twist The Knife, from the 44's and it's hot! Opening with excellent, original instrumental track, Cutting Deep, the band holds a tight blues rally while lead guitar…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist: Gino Matteo - Sweet Revival - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Sweet Revival, by Gino Matteo and it's quite interesting. Matteo, a So Cal based singer songwriter has put together 9 new tracks using his own unique style and voice. Opening with Here…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artist: John Clifton - In The Middle of Nowhere - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, In The Middle Of Nowhere, from John Clifton and it's quite good. Opening with the excellent, I'm Leaving You Baby, with it's firm Chicago romp style. John…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat records artist: John Clifton - Nightlife - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Nightlife, from John Clifton and it's solid gold blues. Opening with Charlie Musselwhite's Strange Land, John Clifton on lead vocal, harp and guitar, joined by Scott Abeyta…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat Records artists: Blue Lunch - Above The Fold - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Above The Fold, from Blue Lunch and it's lush! Opening with Ain't Trying To Kill Nobody, a cool groove with cool guitar work from Bob Frank and hot sax work from Chris…
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