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Cleopatra Records artist: Canned Heat with John Lee Hooker - Carnegie Hall 1971 - New release review
I just received the newest release, Carnegie Hall 1971 from Canned Heat and it's a living snapshot of a great live band at it's peak with one of the kings of the blues! Opening with the slinky, Framed,…
Continue Reading »On The Fly Music artist: Lee Palmer - Like Elway - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (May 12, 2015), Like Elway, from Lee Palmer and there's a lot of airplay coming. Opening with Rockin' This Chair, a bluesy, country kind of thing with a pinch of New Orleans,…
Continue Reading »Bonedog Records artists: Billy Price and Otis Clay - This Time For Real - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (May 19, 2015), This Time For Real, from Billy Price and Otis Clay and it's one of the best R&B flavored releases I've heard in a long time. Opening with Somebody's Changing…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artists: James Burton, Albert Lee, Amos Garrett & David Wilcox - Guitar Heroes - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Guitar Heroes, from James Burton, Albert Lee, Amos Garrett and David Wilcox and it's quite terrific. Not since Danny Gatton passed have I heard such a tastefully done release of tele rippin…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: The Nighthawks - Back Porch Party - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Back Porch Party, from The Nighthawks and I really like it. Recorded live at Montrose Studio in Richmond Virginia, this release keeps the volume nice and easy but the enthusiasm is high.…
Continue Reading »Jumping Jack Records artist: Delta Moon - Low Down - New release review
I just received the newest release (May 5, 2015), Low Down, from Delta Moon and it's a warm mix of blues rock, country and radio play. Opening with Wrong Side Of Town, a blues rocker with Tom Gray…
Continue Reading »Regina Bonelli - Open Up The Door - New Release Review
I just received the debut release, Open Up The Door, from Regina Bonelli and it's springy, bluesy and fresh. Title track, Open Up The Door, is a fusion of country, pop and blues. Vocalist Bonelli accompanies herself on…
Continue Reading »Ghetto Surf Music artist: Billy Hector - Old School Thang - New release review
I just received the newest release (June 27, 2015), Old School Thang, and it's smokin! Opening with blues rocker, She's Gone, Billy Hector on vocal and guitar is backed by Tommy Labella on sax, Steve Jankowski on trumpet…
Continue Reading »Giddy Minion artists: Ben Rice & Lucy Hammond - Destination Clarksdale - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Destination Clarksdale, by Ben Rice & Lucy Hammond and they make a fine acoustic blues duo. Opening with Ida Mae a cool shuffle track, Rice lays down a fine guitar base and…
Continue Reading »Blue Dot Records artist: Jackie Payne - I Saw The Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, I Saw The Blues, from Jackie Payne and it's a funky blues party! Opening with Back To Normal, a soulful ballad with a nice walking bass line from Endre Tarczy and with…
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