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Dr. Sam Records artist: Stacy Mitchhart - Live My Life - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Live My Life, by Stacy Mitchhart and it's a blues rockin' party. Opening with I Drink Whiskey, the thoughts of George Thorogood come to mind with a driving bass by Michael Dearing,…
Continue Reading »Shrapnel Records artist: Chris Duarte Group - Lucky 13 - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Lucky 13, from the Chris Duarte Group and it cooks! Opening with free wheelin' You Know You're Wrong, Duarte, backed by John McKnight on drums and Kevin Vecchione on bass, this tracks…
Continue Reading »Full Force Music Management artist: Sterling Koch Trio - Place Your Bets - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Place Your Bets, from Sterling Koch and it's more purely pop blues than previous releases. Opening with SRV's House Is Rockin', Koch is joined by Jack Kulp on harp and backing vocals.…
Continue Reading »Vizztone Label Group artist: Sean Costello - In The Magic Shop - New Release Review
I just received the newest release of artist Sean Costello's work, In The Magic Shop and it is spectacular! This release was recorded at the Magic Shop studio in 2005 but never released. The spontaneity is remarkable. Opening…
Continue Reading »Firenze Records artist: Markus James - Head For The Hills - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 28, 2014), Head For The Hills, from Markus James and it's alive! Opening with Just Say Yes, a stripped down driver with straightforward drumming and rhythm guitar. James vocals, presented like…
Continue Reading »3011 Records artist: Howard and the White Boys - Rosa's Lounge - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Rosa's Lounge, from Howard and the White Boys and it's quite good. Opening with Heat Seeking Missile, a cool R&B style blues, Howard (bass and vocals) and the boys, Rocco Calipari (guitar),…
Continue Reading »Blind Pig Records artist: Jimmy Thackery - Extra Jimmies - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Extra Jimmies, from Jimmy Thackery and it great! Made up of tracks from previous releases, Empty Arms Motel, Wild Night Out! and Switching Gears, this release is super. Opening with Write If…
Continue Reading »Blind Pig Records artist: JW-Jones - Belmont Boulevard - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Belmont Boulevard, from JW-Jones and I think it's his best yet. Opening with Love Ten Times, a contemporary blues/rock number with a pinch of country, Jones and drummer Tom Hambridge handle the…
Continue Reading »Icehouse Records artists: Low Society - You Can't Keep A Good Woman Down - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, You Can't Keep A Good Woman Down, from Low Society and it has edge. Opening with Blues Rocker Crammed & Jammed, vocalist Mandy Lemons is riding high on the slide work of…
Continue Reading »Electro-fi artists Fathead - Fatter Than Ever - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Fatter Than Ever, from Fathead and it is a full spectrum of blues influenced tracks. Opening with I Don't Want To Leave The Party, a rolling boogie, featuring John Mays on lead…
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