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Ruf Records artist: Bette Smith - The Good The Bad And The Bette - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Good The Bad and The Bette, from Bette Smith and it's a cool rockin' R&B release. Opening with Fistful of Dollars, a funky rocker, Bette Smith…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Big Daddy Wilson - Deep In My Soul - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Deep In My Soul, from Big Daddy Wilson, and it's a solid mix of R&B and blues. Opening with I Know, a super R&B track Big Daddy…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Coco Montoya - Songs From The Road - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Songs From The Road, a double live summary of Coco Montoya's work recorded at Seattle's Triple Door venue on August 17 and 19 00f 2013. Opening with I blues rocker, I Got…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Cyril Neville - Magic Honey - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Magic Honey, from Cyril Neville and it's great! Cyril always puts on a super show but this release just has that something special. Opening with the title track, Magic Honey, Nevil puts…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Dana Fuchs - Songs From The Road - New Release Review - CD/DVD
I just received the newest release, Songs From The Road from Dana Fuchs and it's quite dynamic. Recorded Live at Highline Ballroon in New York City, Fuchs opens with Bliss Avenue. Fuchs hits the stage hard with a…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Devon Allman - Ragged & Dirty - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 14, 2014), Ragged & Dirty from Devon Allman and it's surprisingly good. Devon's uncle Duane was one of my absolute influences into music listening and everything Allman which was to follow…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Ghalia - Mississippi Blend - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Mississippi Blend, from Ghalia and it's got great attitude and style. Opening with, Gypsy Lady, a blues based track with a rockin beat, Brussels born Ghalia (Vauthier)…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Ghalia & Mama's Boys - Let The Demons Out - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Let The Demons Out, from Ghalia & Mama's Boys. Yes, this is Johnny Mastro's Mama's Boys. Opening with 4AM Fried Chicken, a driving rock n roller, Ghalia…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Ghalia Volt - One Woman Band - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, One Woman Band, from Ghalia Volt and it's super. Opening with stripped down, Last Minute Packer, Ghalia Volt has gone the way of a one woman band…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Heather Crosse - Grooving At The Crosse Roads - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Grooving At The Crosse Roads, from Heather Crosse. This is an 11 track release of pure contemporary pop/light jazz music with a twist on R&B/Blues. Backed by Heavy Suga' & The SweetTones,this…
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