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Texas '51 Records artist: Van Wilks - 21st Century Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, 21st Century Blues, by Van Wilks and it's quite good. Opening with Strange Girl you immediately hear strong,Texas blues rock framing and pop styling. Singer, songwriter, guitarist, Van Wilks is joined by…
Continue Reading »TG Swampbusters - Swamp Rock Country Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Swamp Rock Country Blues, by TG Swampbusters and it's loose and cool. Opening with Honky Tonk Song, TG Swampbusters sets the pace with an interesting mix of…
Continue Reading »The 14 Jazz Orchestra - Islands - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Islands, by Dan Bonsanti and The 14 Jazz Orchestra and it's strong. Opening with Tyner's Man From Tanganyika, Peter Erskine on drums and Dennis Marks on bass…
Continue Reading »The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective - Fiesta At Caroga - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Fiesta At Caroga, from The Afro - Caribbean Jazz Collective and it's quite cool. Opening with Descarga, Brian Stark on sax, Ben Weisiger on trombone, Eric Devey…
Continue Reading »The Alabama Lovesnakes - Everybody's Gotta Go - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Everybody's Gotta Go, from the Alabama Lovesnakes and it's terrific! I had the pleasure of reviewing their last release, Nasty Weather, and this is a more mature and exciting followup! Opening with…
Continue Reading »The Bent Note artist: Hughes Taylor - Roasted - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Roasted, from Hughes Taylor and it's super blues rocker. Opening with jazzy rocker, Moondance Baby, Hughes Taylor on lead vocal and guitar sets a definite bar for…
Continue Reading »The Betty Fox Band - Peace In Pieces - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the new release, Peace in Pieces, from the Betty Fox Band and it's hot. Opening with rocker, Green Light, The Betty Fox Band shows soulful radio style. With full organ enrichment…
Continue Reading »The Betty Fox Band - Slow Burn - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Slow Burn,from The Betty Fox Band and I really like it. Opening with a modified James Brown style R&B chugger, Think About It, Fox comes out kickin ass and takin names. She…
Continue Reading »The Blues Don't Say It All - Ron Beer - New Release review
I just received the newest release, The Blues Don't Say It All by Ron Beer and it explores a number of different musical styles. Opening with the title track, The Blues Don't Say It All, Beer creates a…
Continue Reading »The Blues Overdrive - Overdrive Live! - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Overdrive Live! from The Blues Overdrive and it's really solid. Recorded at one of Denmark's biggest and most prestigious festivals, Smukfest, TBD opens with Death On The…
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