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Rip Cat Records artist: John Clifton - In The Middle of Nowhere - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, In The Middle Of Nowhere, from John Clifton and it's quite good. Opening with the excellent, I'm Leaving You Baby, with it's firm Chicago romp style. John…
Continue Reading »Dr John has passed - Our prayers are with his family and friends
DR John, the flamboyant New Orleans singer-pianist whose hoodoo-drenched music made him the summarizing figure of the grand Crescent City R&B/rock ‘n’ roll tradition, died Thursday of a heart attack at age 77. “Towards the break of day…
Continue Reading »NOLA Blue Records artist: Meg Williams - Take Me As I Am: The Muscle Shoals Sessions - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Take Me As I Am, by Meg Williams and it's a solid R&B/rock entry. Opening with radio track, Come On Over To Me, a slide guitar infused…
Continue Reading »Terry Robb - Confessin' My Dues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Confessin' My Dues, by Terry Robb, and I really like it. Opening with Butch Holler Stomp, a smoking hot finger pickers delight, Robb, regarded as one of…
Continue Reading »Women Of The Blues Records artist: Mary Lane - Travelin' Woman - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Travelin' Woman, from South Side Chicago's Mary Lane and its real nice. Opening with title track, Travelin' Woman, Lane shows why her reputation precedes her large as…
Continue Reading »Omnivore Recordings artist: Johnny Shines - The Blues Came Falling Down - Live 1973 - New Relese Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Blues Came Falling Down - Live 1973, by Johnny Shines and it's rich in traditional blues. Playing during his career with Robert Johnson as well as…
Continue Reading »Josh Hyde - Into The Soul - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Into The Soul, by Josh Hyde and it's quite nice. Opening with swampy rocker, Rocking Chair, Josh Hyde sets a mean stage with solid vocals and vicious…
Continue Reading »Sean Pinchin - Bad Things - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Bad Things, from Sean Pinchin and it's a tasty rocker. Opening with If You're Gonna Leave Me, Sean Pinchin charges for open field with a pumped up…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Manx Marriner Mainline - Hell Bound for Heaven - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, Hell Bound for Heaven by Manx Marriner Mainline and it's solid. Opening with Nothing, a cool blues shuffle, Harry Manx has the lead on vocal and banjo with…
Continue Reading »MC Records artist: The Lee Boys - Live On The East Coast - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live On The East Coast, from the Lee Boys and it's terrific! Opening with funk laden spiritual track, In The Morning, Derrick and Keith Lee on lead…
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