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Hurricane Ruth Publishing artist: Hurricane Ruth LaMaster - Winds Of Change - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Winds Of Change, from Hurricane Ruth LaMaster and its a powerhouse. Opening with boogie woogie track, I Feel Lucky, Hurricane Ruth takes charge on lead vocals backed by Brian Curtis on keys,…
Continue Reading »Michael Harrison - Why I Sing The Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Why I Sing The Blues, from Michael Harrison and it has a lot of variety. Opening with Three Dollars In My Pocket, Harrison on guitar and vocal leads the way joined by…
Continue Reading »Nola Blue artist: Benny Turner - When She's Gone - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (February 14, 2016), from Benny Turner and it's smooth! Now on his 4th release, Turner, brother to Freddie King (yes, that Freddie King) really has it going. His last release, Trouble was…
Continue Reading »ELROB Records artists: Pinetop Perkins & Jimmy Rogers with Little Mike and the Tornadoes - Genuine Blues Legends - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Genuine Blues Legends from Little Mike (Markowitz) and the Tornadoes featuring Pinetop Perkins and Jimmy Rogers and it's terrific! Recorded live at the Grand Auditorium in Ellsworth Maine on May 21, 1988,…
Continue Reading »Full Force Music artist: Sterling Koch - Rock Slide - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Rock Slide, from Sterling Koch and it's a sliding boogie master. Opening with Shake 'em On Down, Sterling Koch on vocal and lap steel is joined by Gene Babula on bass, Jon…
Continue Reading »Daniel DeVita - Southside Blues - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Southside Blues from Daniel DeVita and it's great! The feeling starts on the front of the cover with a blues player sitting in a dark wood trimmed room, surrounded by vintage guitars…
Continue Reading »Old Boy Network artist: JJ Appleton & Jason Ricci - Dirty Memory - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Dirty Memory, from JJ Appleton & Jason Ricci and I really like it! Opening with Leaning Blues, JJ Appleton really nails the Elmore James feel on slide resonator and Jason Ricci is…
Continue Reading »Henrietta Records artist: Charlie Musselwhite - I Ain't Lyin' ... - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, I Ain't Lyin'..., from Charlie Musselwhite and its Chicago style blues pure and simple. Opening with Latin flavored, Good Blues Tonight, Musselwhite is joined by Matt Stubbs on guitar, June Core on…
Continue Reading »Josh Smith - Over Your Head - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Over Your Head, by Josh Smith and I really like it! Opening with aggressive blues rocker, How Long, Smith takes no time at all establishing his presence. A heavy bass line by…
Continue Reading »Roadhouse Redemption Records artist: Georgie Bonds - Hit It Hard - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Hit It Hard, from Georgie Bonds and it's a mover! Opening with Pickin' Your Bones,the band is hitting it hard with Buddy Cleveland on harp, Andy Haley on drums, Walter Runge on…
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