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Rounder Records: Skydog The Duane Allman Retrospective: additional review and commentary
A few months ago I did a review of the new Rounder release, Skydog The Duane Allman Retrospective. At the time I had a digital stream of the release to listen to and did my best to review…
Continue Reading »Ruby Shoes Music artist: Jennifer Truesdale - Through The Circle - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Through The Circle, from Jennifer Truesdale and it's pure adult contemporary with a bluesy twist. Opening with light shuffle track, I Need You Tonight, singer/songwriter, Jennifer Truesdale…
Continue Reading »Ruby Star Records artist: Jacqui Naylor - Treasures of the Heart - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Treasures of the Heart, by Jacqui Naylor, and I really like it. Opening with Rodgers and Hart's I Didn't Know What Time It Was, and it's got…
Continue Reading »Rude Mood Records artist: Diana Rein - Long Road - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Long Road, from Diana Rein, and it's got strong commercial potential. Opening with title track, Long Road, Diana Rein shows real clarity in vocal performance on a well written ballad with ultra…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Albert Castiglia - Big Dog - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Big Dog, from Albert Castiglia and it's voracious. Opening with Let The Big Dog Eat, Castiglia bursts into flames right out of the chute. With aggressive vocals and powerful guitar work, Castiglia…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Albert Castiglia - Solid Ground - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Solid Ground, from Albert Castiglia and it not only reinforces Castiglia as a premier guitar slinger but shows his continued growth as a singer/songwriter and interpreter. Opening with Triflin', Castiglia lays down…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Albert Castiglia - Up All Night - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Up All Night, from Albert Castiglia and it's smokin! Up to his 7th release now and still getting better, Castiglia opens with Mike Zito's Hoodoo On Me…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Ally Venable - Heart Of Fire - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Heart of Fire, from Ally Venable and it's a solid blues rocker. Opening with title track, Heart of Fire, Venable is upfront with this Hendrix/Trower flavored radio…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Ally Venable - Texas Honey - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Texas Honey, from Ally Venable and it's a fine blend of power pop and blues. Opening with rocker, Nowhere To Hide, Venable is on top with super…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Bernard Allison - Let It Go - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (February 2, 2018), Let It Go, from Bernard Allison and it's quite good. Opening with Cruisin For A Bluesin, Allison is strutting tall with solid vocals, tight…
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