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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 »Jordan Officer - I'm Free - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, I'm Free, from Jordan Officer and it's terrific! Opening with At Least I've Got The Blues, a cool walking, Thrill Is Gone like track, Officer talks his lyrics, not unlike one of…
Continue Reading »Sacred Cat Recordings artist: Nathan James - Hear Me Calling / Natural Born That Way - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Hear Me Calling (November 28, 2014), from Nathan James and it has a real nice feel. This release is actually two separate releases in one, the first, Hear Me Calling, was inspired…
Continue Reading »The John Weeks Band - John Weeks Band - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, The John Weeks Band, by the John Weeks Band and it has a cool flavor. Opening with All Night, a laid back 12 bar number, Weeks on guitar and vocal, Andras "AC"…
Continue Reading »Lazy Brothers Records artist: Howard Glazer - Looking In The Mirror - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 21, 2014), Looking In The Mirror, from Howard Glazer. Opening with Midnight Postman, Glazer delivers on a funky R&B style number featuring a nice organ solo from Larry Marek and of…
Continue Reading »Bluz Records Label artist: Lisa Mills - I'm Changing - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 21, 2014), I'm Changing, from Lisa Mills and it's stunning! Opening with Better Than This/ I Don't Need You Anymore, Mills opens up a quiet bluesy ballad. Her easy pace and…
Continue Reading »Fo'Reel - Heavy Water - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Heavy Water, from Fo'Reel and I gotta say it's spectacular! Opening with one of my favorite all time funky blues tracks, Breaking Up Somebody's Home this band sets a solid groove. C.P.…
Continue Reading »Vizztone Label Group artist: the Chris O'Leary Band - Live At Blues Now! - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Live At Blues Now! from the Chris O'Leary Band and it has a super groove. This release was recorded live in Basel, Switzerland in March of 2014. Opening with Give It, a…
Continue Reading »Bloodshot Records artist: Luke Winslow-King - Everlasting Arms - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (September 30, 2014), Everlasting Arms, from Luke Winslow-King and it's quite interesting. Opening with title track, Everlasting Arms, LWK sets an easy spiritual blues feel singing in tandem with wife, Esther Rose.…
Continue Reading »Red House Records artist: Dave Ray - Legacy - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 28, 2014) Legacy, from Dave Ray and I have to say the intensity of these recordings is staggering. I've been listening to the raw blues since I was a kid and…
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