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Stone Tone Records artists: Big Apple Blues - Manhattan Alley - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Manhattan Alley, from Big Apple Blues and it's quite good. Opening with the funky driving ball runs of Admir "Dr. Blues" Hadzic, on You Gotta Start Somewhere,…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain artist: Colin Linden - Rich In Love - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Rich In Love, from Colin Linden and it's very entertaining. Opening with Knob & Tube, an easy paced blues pop track featuring Linden on mandolin and vocal and backed by Amy Helm…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain artist: Kenny 'Blues Boss' Wayne - Jumpin' & Boppin' - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Jumpin' & Boppin' from Kenny 'Blues Boss" Wayne and it's a swinging party. Opening with, Blues Boss Shuffle, and with hot solos from Dave Babcock on sax and duke Robillard on guitar,…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain artist: Monkey Junk - Tiger In Your Tank - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Tiger In Your Tank, from Monkey Junk and it's terrific! This is a reissue of an earlier issued release with two added tracks, but I missed it first time around and am…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain artist: Sue Foley - The Ice Queen - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Ice Queen, from Sue Foley and I think it may be her best yet. Opening with Come To Me with Charlie Sexton joining on vocal and…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records - Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters - Maxwell Street - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (September 9, 2016), Maxwell Street, from Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters and it's a scorcher! Opening with Mother Angel, a tight jazz influenced number featuring Ronnie Earl…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Colin James - Chasing The Sun - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Chasing The Sun, by Colin James and it's chocked full of great tracks and guest talent. Opening with Protection, Lucinda Williams is up front on vocal with…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Colin James - Open Road - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Open Road, from Colin James and I really like it. On James' landmark 20th release, James covers some classic blues tracks and adds some of his own.…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Colin Linden & Luther Dickinson - Amour - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Amour, from Colin Linden & Luther Dickinson with the Tennessee Valentines and it's not only musically cool but a lot of fun. Opening with traditional instrumental, Careless…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Duke Robillard - Blues Full Circle - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Blues Full Circle, from Duke Robillard and it's styling. Opening with Lay a Little Lovin' On Me, Robillard has lead vocals and the band is sets up a creep. Bruce Bears lays…
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