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Sweetspot Records artist: Al Basile - Mid-Century Modern - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest release, Mid-Century Modern, from Al Basile and he's spot on. Sporting a who's who of musicians, Basile mixes blues, funk, rock and jazz for a real Mid-Century experience. Opening…
Continue Reading »Sweetspot Records artist: Al Basile - Quiet Money - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Quiet Money, from Al Basile and it has great body! Basile, hot cornet player and legendary first trumpet with Roomful of Blues is back with Duke Robillard…
Continue Reading »Swing Suit Records artist: Mick Kolassa - Double Standards - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Double Standards, from Mick Kolassa and it's packed full of stars and blues standards. Opening with Willie Dixon's 600 Pounds of Heavenly Joy, Kolassa is joined by…
Continue Reading »Swing Suit Records artist: Mick Kolassa - Ghosts of the Riverside Hotel - New Release Review
I just received the most recent release, Ghosts of the Riverside Hotel, from Mick Kolassa. A cornucopia of blues like last years release by Kolassa, "Michissippi Mick" , the net proceeds will go to The Blues Foundation and…
Continue Reading »Swing Suit Records artist: Mick Kolassa - Michissippi Mick - New release review
I just received a copy of the newest release, Michissippi Mick, from Mick Kolassa and it's got a lot of personality. Opening with New Beale Street Blues, vocalist/guitarist Mick Kolassa plays it easy but spunky with a nice…
Continue Reading »SwingNation Records artist: Danny Lynn Wilson - Peace Of Mind - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Peace Of Mind, from Danny Lynn Wilson with his blend of country, folk rock and blues. Opening with somber ballad When Will The Loving Start with it's…
Continue Reading »Swingnation Records artist: Mikey Junior - Traveling South - New Release review
I just received the newest release (March 25, 2014), Traveling South, and it's great! Opening with Traveling South, Mikey Junior shows that he's got a great voice for the blues and absolutely great harp chops and tone to…
Continue Reading »Swingsuit Records artist: Jeff Jensen - The River City Sessions - New release review
I just received the newest release, The River City Sessions, a live recording from Jeff Jensen and it's smokin! Opening with T-Bone Walker's, T-Bone Shuffle, Jensen steps right up on lead vocal and guitar and shows what everybody…
Continue Reading »Swirl Disc artist: Freeworld - What It Is - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, What It Is, from Freeworld and it's a horn infused party. Opening with Deeper By The Minute, Richard Cushing, lead vocalist and bass player sets the pace…
Continue Reading »SwirlDisc artist: FreeWorld - More Love - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, More Love, by FreeWorld and it's a mix of rock, soul, funk, jazz, gospel and reggae. Opening with funk rocker, Outta Sight, Richard Cushing on lead vocal…
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