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Solar Music artists: Michael Franklin / Timothy Franklin - Anahata - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Anahata, from Michael Franklin and Timothy Franklin and there's some cool music on this release. Opening with horn unfused, Shinkansen, Timothy Franklin lays down a relentless bass…
Continue Reading »Solid Blues Records artist: JW - Jones - High Temperature - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, High Temperature, from JW - Jones and it may be his best yet. Opening with rocker, Price You Pay, JW-Jones seems to have taken a new direction…
Continue Reading »Solid Blues Records artist: JW - Jones - Live - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live, from JW- Jones and it's terrific. Opening with A Memo, a cool, well written rocker with a solid melody. Jones' band is Laura Greenberg on bass…
Continue Reading »Solid Blues Records artist: JW-Jones - Sonic Departures - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Sonic Departures, from JW-Jones and it hits solid on the radio track styling with great guitar soloing. Opening with Blue Jean Jacket, a pop rocker with a…
Continue Reading »Soul Blue Publishing artist: Terrie Odabi - My Blue Soul - New release Review
I just received the newest release, My Blue Soul, from Terrie Odabi and it's dynamic! Opening with Gentrification Blues, Odabi fuses blues, R&B, gospel, rock and primitive rhythms to create her own modern feel. This track is upbeat…
Continue Reading »Soul Revelation artist: Mitchell Coleman Jr. - Soul Searching - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Soul Searching, from Mitchell Coleman Jr. and it's smooth! Opening with Flow, a groovin' funky slap bass track with Coleman laying it down and Michael Bolivar hitting the sax with sweet soul.…
Continue Reading »Soul Sound Records artist: Markey Blue - Hey Hey - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (September 16, 2014), Hey Hey, from Markey Blue and it has style. Opening with When Loves Comes Along reminding me a bit of a BB King track with more swing. I Can't…
Continue Reading »Soul Stew Records artist: Billy Thompson - Friend - New Release Review
I just received the new release, Friend, from Billy Thompson and I think it's really super! Opening with Soldier of Misfortune, a funky rocker, Thompson demonstrates not only a cool singing voice but unique arranging talent and hot…
Continue Reading »Soul Stew Records artist:Bob Eike - Happy Little Songs About Futility And Despair - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Happy Little Songs About Futility And Despair, from Bob Eike and it's quite good. I'll start by saying this is a lot of music from a man and his guitar...think early Ry…
Continue Reading »SoulOsound Record artist: Markey Blue - The Blues are Knockin' - New Release review
I just received the newest release, The Blues are Knockin', from Markey Blue and it's spicy. Opening with a super slide solo by Ric Latina on I'll Wait For You, Markey's lead vocals are rich over a soft…
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