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Stony Plain Records artist: Duke Robillard - The Acoustic Blues & Roots of Duke Robillard - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, The Acoustic Blues & Roots of Duke Robillard (September 25, 2015), by Duke Robillard and I personally think that's it's his best outing in years. This terrific exploration into American music begins…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Duke Robillard Band - Calling All Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (September 23, 2014), Calling All Blues, from the Duke Robillard Band and it has a fresh feel. Opening with Down In Mexico, Robillard takes the lead on vocal on this track with…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Eric Bibb - Blues People - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Blues People, from Eric Bibb and I think it's his best in quite some time! Opening with Silver Spoon, a primarily acoustic track rooted deeply in the delta but with hot contrasting…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Eric Bibb - Global Griot - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent 2 disc release, Global Griot, from Eric Bibb and it's very warm and rich with heavy cultural influences. Opening with Gathering of the Tribes, Bibb blends the rhythms…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Eric Bibb - Jericho Road - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Jericho Road, from Eric Bibb and it's masterful. Opening with Drinkin' Gourd, a quiet but powerful track Bibb crafts a beautiful track complimented by African drums and woodwind. Freedom Train has a…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Eric Bibb - Migration Blues - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Migration Blues, from Eric Bibb and it's a nice package. Opening with Refugee Moan, a modern acoustic blues, Bibb on vocal and guitar is joined by Michael…
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 »Stony Plain Records artist: Joe Louis Walker - The Best Of The Stony Plain Years - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, The Best of the Stony Plain Years by Joe Louis Walker and it's killer. Opening with Eyes Like A Cat, a romping jump track, Walker shows why he is in such demand…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne - Go, Just Do It! - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Go, Just Do It!, from Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne, and he covers the gamut from R&B to Rap. Opening with title track, Just Do It, a funky,…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne - Inspired By The Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Inspired By The Blues, by Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne and it swings. Opening with solid blues opener, I Know I'd Be Playing The Blues, Wayne on piano,…
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