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Delmark Records artist: Corey Dennison Band - Self Titled release - New Release Review
I just received the self titled release, Corey Dennis Band and it's way cool! Opening with Getcha' Pull!, Dennison, who has an incredible voice and also manages lead guitar is joined by Gerry Hundt on guitar and organ,…
Continue Reading »Sean Pinchin - Monkey Brain - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Monkey Brain (3/18/2016) from Sean Pinchin and it's quite good. Opening with title track, Monkey Brain, Pinchin wastes no time in establishing a solid rock sound with a terrific drum/rhythm beat with…
Continue Reading »Delmark artist: Guy King - Truth - New release review
I just received the newest release, Truth, from Guy King and it's exciting! Opening with Ray Charles' The Same Thing That Can Make You Laugh (Can Make You Cry) and it's a roller coaster ride of light funky…
Continue Reading »Mr. Rick - Mr. Rick Sings About God + Booze - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Mr. Rick Sings About God + Booze, from Mr. Rick and it's quite entertaining. Opening with One Kind Of Favor, an adaptation of Blind Lemon Jefferson's See That My Grave Is Kept…
Continue Reading »Treated and Released Records artist: Reverend Freakchild - Hillbilly Zen-Punk Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Hillbilly Zen-Punk Blues from Reverend Freakchild and it's really quite good. Opening with All I Got Is Now, a groovy blues track, RF lays down a funky beat with great vocals and…
Continue Reading »Funky Joint / 335 Records artist: Brothers Brown - Dusty Road - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (March 28, 2016), Dusty Road, from Brothers Brown and it's quite good. Opening with Cup Of Tea, Paul Brown (LA) on guitar and Paul Brown (Nashville) on keys and both on vocals…
Continue Reading »Catfood Records artist: Johnny Rawls - Tiger In A Cage - New release review
I just received the newest release, Tiger In A Cage, from Johnny Rawls and I really like it. Opening with title track, Tiger In A Cage which has a lot of the characteristics of Curtis Mayfield, smooth with…
Continue Reading »Blue Elan Records artist: Janiva Magness - Love Wins Again - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Love Wins Again, from Janiva Magness and it has a strong soulful base. Her first release on Blue Elan Records opens with title track, Love Wins Again, a uptempo R&B style track…
Continue Reading »Steve Gilbert - Hempstead Highway - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Hempstead Highway, from Steve Gilbert and it's a gritty rockin' blues release. Opening with title track, Hempstead Highway, Steve Gilbert shows his rock n roll roots with basic rockabilly style guitar riffs,…
Continue Reading »Sugar Daddy Records artist- Anni Piper - More Guitars Than Friends - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, More Guitars Than Friendsfrom Anni Piper and I think that it may be her best effort to date. Opening with Wonder Woman, a early boogie style rocker, Piper hits a real nice…
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