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Artist Spotlight: Vancouver's The Mojo Stars
Formed almost ten years ago, Vancouver’s The Mojo Stars wasted no time establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the local blues scene. With deep roots in blues and soul, combined with a rock driven…
Continue Reading »Guy Belanger - Traces & Scars - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Traces & Scars, from Guy Belanger, showcasing his talents as a composer, band leader and harmonica player. Opening with My Dearest Friend, a crisp instrumental, Belanger shows…
Continue Reading »Gary Cain Band - Twangadelic Bluesophunk - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Twangadelic Bluesophunk from Gary Cain Band and it's a cool mix or country finger pickin', blues and rock. Opening with Live Wire, Tom Nagy on bass really…
Continue Reading »Bahool Records artist: John McNamara - Rollin' With It - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Rollin' With It, from John McNamara and it's smooth. Opening with R&B flavored One, Two of a Kind, John McNamara on lead vocal and guitar sets a…
Continue Reading »Ivor S.K. - Montserrat - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Montserrat, from Ivor S.K. and it's quite enjoyable. Opening with title track, Montserrat, Ivor picks up where he left off on EP Delta Pines. A cool boogie,…
Continue Reading »The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer - Apocalipstick - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Apocalipstick, from the Harpoonist & The Axe Murder and it's a fine mix of cool music. Opening with pop rocker, Get Ready, Shawn Hall on vocal and…
Continue Reading »Boogie Patrol - Man On Fire - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Man On Fire from Boogie Patrol and it's super. Opening with Players Blues, Boogie Patrol hits the floor with horns blazing (Kim Beachum on trumpet, Gareth Hughes…
Continue Reading »Cameron Austin - Charging Toward The Sun - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Charging Toward The Sun, by Cameron Austin. Opening with Empress, an easy going acoustic pop tune, Cameron Austin on guitar and vocal, joined by Paul Brennan on…
Continue Reading »Vizztone Label Group artists: Godboogie - Play Music & Dance - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Play Music & Dance from Godboogie and it's a funky party. Opening with a New Orleans/BoDiddley beat, Play Music & Dance, Jerome Godboo takes the lead on…
Continue Reading »The Mojo Stars - Under The Influence - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Under the Influence, by The Mojo Stars and it's interesting. Opening with title track, Under The Influence, vocalist Randy Clarke with Mark Rankin on guitar, Rob Marr…
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