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Joey Flip and Aurora - Release - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Release, from Joey Flip and Aurora and it's different. Opening with Not For Me, an easy jazz track, Aurora sings lively over Flip's guitar with bass, drum and piano accompaniment. Switching to…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters - Father's Day - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (July 17, 2015), Father's Day, from Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters and it's terrific! I have to admit that I've always had a soft spot for Earl but these last two releases…
Continue Reading »Arthur James - Me, Myself & I - New Release Review
I just received the newest release; Me, Myself & I from Arthur James and it's solid. Opening with 292 Nashua St., an easy flowing country style blues, James shows his command of rural country style blues picking techniques.…
Continue Reading »Cozmik Records artist: The JC Smith Band - Love Mechanic - New release review
I just received the newest release, Love Mechanic, from The JC Smith Band, and it's a ripper. Opening with jump track, Jump For Joy, Smith is out of the box on lead vocals pushed notably by Donnie Green…
Continue Reading »Kern Pratt - Broken Chains - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Broken Chains, from Kern Pratt and the boy can play. Opening with Greenville Mississippi Blues, an Elmore James like track with nice slide riffs and Eden Brent on piano. Lights Are On…
Continue Reading »West Tone Records artist: The Lucky Losers - A Winning Hand - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, A Winning Hand, from The Lucky Losers featuring Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz. Opening with Change In The Weather, a bluesy pop track, with just a touch of funk. Phil and Cathy…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Jeff Healey - Vintage Jazz, Swing and Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Vintage Jazz, Swing and Blues from Jeff Healey and it's great! Healey, a serious vintage record collector (over 30,000 78's of classic 20's and 30's music) was well known as Canada's top…
Continue Reading »Lauren Desberg - Twenty First Century Problems
I sometimes get backed up with the number of CD's that I have to review and this is one that fell through the cracks. A new release, Twenty First Century Problems, by Lauren Desberg is totally unlike anything…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Royal Southern Brotherhood - Don't Look Back - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Don't Look Back, from the Royal Southern Brotherhood and it's a funky, reggae, soul and blues jam. Opening with I Wanna Be Free, a hot rocker with white hot guitar riffs from…
Continue Reading »Delmark artist: Omar Coleman - Born & Raised - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Born & Raised, by Omar Coleman and this guy can sing! Opening with Shuffle track, Tryin' To Do Right, Coleman exhibits his solid vocals and harp work complimented by Pete Galanis on…
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