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New Blues Revolution - Hellendale and Back - New release review
I just received the newest release, Hellendale and Back from New Blues Revolution and it's diverse and interesting. Opening with Souls On Fire, lead by Bill Grisolia on lead vocal, joined by Chap Cooper on guitars, Roger Beall…
Continue Reading »Jimmy Byron - Transition - New release review
I just received the newest release (April 15, 2016), Transition, from Jimmy Byron and it's quite good. Opening with a classic drum riff tied to The Shangri-Las of the early 60's but with takes a hard turn with…
Continue Reading »Black Hen Music artist: Steve Dawson - Solid States and Loose Ends - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Solid States and Loose Ends, from Steve Dawson and it's a smooth integration of blues, country and bluegrass... in other words... very cool! Opening with Loose Ends, a cool, swampy blues funk,…
Continue Reading »Joyann Parker & Sweet Tea - On The Rocks - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, On The Rocks, from Joyann Parker & Sweet Tea and it's a strong airplay set. Opening with You, Joyann Parker shows a particularly soulful voice. Backed by Mark Lamoine on guitar, Mick…
Continue Reading »Ken Valdez - Soul Renegade - New Release review
I just received the newest release (April 5, 2016), Soul Renegade, from Ken Valdez and it's adventurous. Opening with title track, Soul Renegade, Ken Valdez quickly establishes his notoriety as a singer songwriter and guitar player with a…
Continue Reading »Dixiefrog Records artists: Balkun Brothers - Self Titled - New release review
I just received the newest release, Balkun Brothers by the Balkun Brothers and it is raw, bluesy and rowdy. Opening with Been Drivin', the Balkun Brothers do have a driving beat and with over the top drumming by…
Continue Reading »The Alabama Lovesnakes - Everybody's Gotta Go - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Everybody's Gotta Go, from the Alabama Lovesnakes and it's terrific! I had the pleasure of reviewing their last release, Nasty Weather, and this is a more mature and exciting followup! Opening with…
Continue Reading »Jon Spear Band - Live Music Is Better - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Live Music Is Better from Jon Spear Band and it's a rocker. Opening with Devil's Highway the band shows it's spunk with Dara James on lead guitar and vocals, Jon Spear on…
Continue Reading »Provogue artist: Jeff Healey - Heal My Soul - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Heal My Soul, by Jeff Healey and it's pretty cool. These are tracks that were recorded between 1996 and 1998. Opening with Daze Of The Night, Healey takes a solid rock stance…
Continue Reading »Blind Lemon Peel All Stars - Don't Tear my Clothes - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Don't Tear My Clothes, from Blind Lemon Peel and it's a good time party. Opening with Wear What I Please, a funky R&B style track, you can tell that this band is…
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