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Conner Ray Music artist: Steve Krase - Buckle Up - New release review
I just received the newest release, Buckle Up, from Steve Krase and it really cooks! Opening with a fast paced 50's style rocker, Jolene, piano man Randy Wall hits the floor running and sets a healthy pace for…
Continue Reading »Root Art Records artist: Steve Lury & Andres Roots - Live In Lerwick - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Live In Lerwick, from Steve Lury and Andres Roots and it's simply cool! This live performance was recorded at the Shetland Blues Festival in Lerwick in September of 2013. Opening with Jr.…
Continue Reading »Silver Street Records artist: Josh Hoyer & The Shadowboxers - Living By The Minute - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (January 13, 2015), Living By The Minute, by Josh Hoyer & The Shadowboxers and I really like it. Hoyer's last release, a self titled CD was hot and this one is a…
Continue Reading »Arkansas Street Music artist - Bill Phillippe - Ghosts - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Ghosts, from Bill Phillippe and it's quite true to it's form. Opening with Robert Johnson's classic, Come On In My Kitchen, Phillippe uses an arrangement very similar to Johnson's own with simple…
Continue Reading »Mar Vista Music artist: Donald Ray Johnson - These Blues - The Best of Donald Ray Johnson - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, These Blues - The Best of Donald Ray Johnson, and it's quite good. Opening with Al Green's Ain't No Fun To Me, Johnson hops right on Al Green's rhythm train and sticks…
Continue Reading »Alive Records artist: Swamp Dogg - The White Man Made Me Do It - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, The White Man Made Me Do It, by Swamp Dogg and it's a funky soul party. Opening with funky title track, The White Man Made Me Do It, with a nod to…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Junior Wells - Southside Blues Jam - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Southside Blues Jam, by Junior Wells and it's great! This is another in a series of reissues from Delmark with in this case 6 additional tracks. This release was recorded in December…
Continue Reading »Flying Machine Records artist: Anne McCue - Blue Sky Thinkin' - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (February 10, 2015), Blue Sky Thinkin', from Anne McCue and it takes you to a different place. Opening the release is Dig Two Graves, a swinging blues track with smooth vocals and…
Continue Reading »JE Gagne Records artist: Mike Osborn - In The Dog House - New Release review
I just received the newest release, In The Dog House by Mike Osborn and it's a cool blend of country, rock and blues. Opening with Love vs Ego vocalist, lead guitar player Mike Osborn, joined by Johnny Griparic…
Continue Reading »Keyesland Music artists: Harlem Street Singer - Empire Roots Band - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Music from the film, Harlem Street Singer, Music by Empire Roots Band it's it's quite well done. This film and consequently this cd celebrates the music of Rev. Gary Davis. Opening with…
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