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Alligator Records artist: Toronzo Cannon - The Chicago Way - New Release Review by Stilladog -Guest contributer
First thing you need to know about Toronzo Cannon is, playing blues is his second job. And when you first hear this album you are going to say, “Huh?” But it’s true. Toronzo still drives a bus for…
Continue Reading »Market Square Records artist: Andy Gunn - Miracle of Healing - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Miracle of Healing, from Andy Gunn and it's quite interesting. Opening with Are We Thru?, Gunn on lead guitar and John Steele on keys set a preliminary stage. Gunn's vocals and guitar…
Continue Reading »Blue Rock Records artist: Dennis Jones - Both Sides Of The Track - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Both Sides Of The Track, by Dennis Jones and it really is heavy! Opening with upbeat rocker, Enjoy The Ride, Jones, on lead vocal and guitar is joined by Dale Black on…
Continue Reading »Power Waggin' Records artist: Riff Riders - Hit The Road - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Hit The Road from Riff Riders and it's lively. Opening with title track, Hit The Road, Amy "Shally" Shallenberger leads the way of this rockin band on lead vocals joined by Sean…
Continue Reading »Jake Chisholm - No More Sorrow - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, No More Sorrow, from Jake Chisholm and it's super! I reviewed Chisholm's earlier release, Diamond In A Coalmine and this is a great followup showing a nice maturation. Opening with the title…
Continue Reading »Freckle Bandit Records artist: Sista Jean & CB - Requiem for a Heavy-Weight - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Requiem for a Heavy-Weight A tribute to Odetta by Sista Jean & CB and it's deep. Opening with Ledbelly track, Alabama Bound, Jean and CB have a very contemporary sound with super…
Continue Reading »Provogue Records artist: Supersonic Blues Machine - West Of Flushing South Of Frisco - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, West of Flushing South of Frisco, from Supersonic Blues Machine and it's a smokin' cool release. Featuring the leadership of Lance Lopez (guitar and vocal), Kenny Aronoff (drums and percussion) and Fabrizzio…
Continue Reading »Rose Cottage Records artist: Peter Karp - The Arson's Match - New Release review
I just received the newest release (March 1, 2016), The Arson's Match (live In NYC with Mick Taylor), from Peter Karp and it's hot! This was originally recorded live at a sold-out performance in NYC and broadcast on…
Continue Reading »Coffegrinds artist: Blue Largo - Sing Your Own Song - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Sing Your Own Song, from Blue Largo and it covers the gamut from Louisiana swamp grooves to acoustic country. Opening with Walkin' On A Tightrope, vocalist, Alicia Aragon takes the lead with…
Continue Reading »Kokako artist: Karen Lovely - Ten Miles of Bad Road - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Ten Miles of Bad Road, from Karen Lovely and I think it's her best yet! Opening with Low Road, a mix of blues, country,R&B and pop, is a great showcase of Lovely's…
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