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Stony Plain Records artist: Rory Block - Hard Luck Child - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 21, 2014), Hard Luck Child, from Rory Block and I think that it's the best yet of her "Mentor Series" releases. This album, a tribute to the incredible Skip James, opens…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Rory Block - Prove It On Me - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Prove It On Me, by Rory Block and it's pretty tasty. Opening with Helen Humes' He May Be Your Man, Rory Block uses her laid back bluesy…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Sass Jordan - Rebel Moon Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Rebel Moon Blues, from Sass Jordan and it's got a raw edge. Opening with a funky take on Sleepy John Estes' Leaving Trunk, Sass Jordan shows just…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Sue Foley - Pinky's Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (October 22, 2021), Pinky's Blues, from Sue Foley and I think it's her best yet! Opening with title track, Pinky's Blues, Foley digs in on guitar, establishing…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: The Hogtown Allstars - Hog Wild - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Hog Wild, from The Hogtown Allstars and it's super. Opening with New Orleans flavored, Mr. Lucky, featuring Chuck Jackson on lead vocal, Gary Kendall on bass, Pat…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artists: Eric Bibb & JJ Milteau - Lead Belly's Gold - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Lead Belly's Gold, from Eric Bibb & JJ Milteau and it's pure gold! This release, composed mostly of traditional and Lead Belly originals is spiced with a few originals by Bibb and…
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 »Stony Plain Records artists: Monkey Junk - Moon Turn Red - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Moon Turn Red, from Monkey Junk and it's quite good! Opening with Light It Up, lead guitarist Tony D dusts the slide and they're off to the races behind Steve Marriner on…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artists: New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers - Volume 1 - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Volume 1, from New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers and it's great stuff. Opening with Blues, Why You Worry Me features Charlie Musselwhite on lead vocal and…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artists: New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers - Volume 2 - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (March 26, 2021 ... today), Volume 2 from New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers and it's really strong. Opening with Blues For Yesterday, Charlie Musselwhite on lead…
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