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Catfood Records artist: Sandy Carroll - Blues & Angels - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues & Angels, from Sandy Carroll and it's got something special. Opening with Soak Me In The Spirit, a gospel soaked shuffle, Carroll has lead vocal backed…
Continue Reading »Sandy Key Music artist: Jim Allchin - Prime Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Prime Blues, from Jim Allchin and it's quite good. Allchin, who is releasing his 4th studio release is really honing in on the perfect sound for him.…
Continue Reading »Catfood Records artist: Dave Keller - Every Soul's A Star - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Every Soul's A Star, from Dave Keller and it's a solid R&B entry. Opening with Don't Let Them Take Your Joy, a poppy R&B track, Dave Keller…
Continue Reading »Reference Recordings artist: Fiona Boyes - Voodoo in the Shadows - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Voodoo in the Shadows, from Fiona Boyes. Opening with dark, smoky Call Their Name, Boyes, with her swampy guitar rhythms and solid vocals leads the way backed…
Continue Reading »American Showplace Music artist: Sean Chambers - Welcome To My Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Welcome To My Blues, from Sean Chambers and it's meaty. Opening with flamboyant blues rocker, and title track, Welcome To My Blues, guitar player/songwriter/guitarist, Chambers lets it…
Continue Reading »The Wildcat O'Halloran Band - New York City Chill - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, New York City Chill, from The Wildcat O'Halloran Band and it's cool. Opening with jazz/blues rocker, Van Wyck Expressway the band lays down a real nice instrumental…
Continue Reading »Blues Legend Jody Williams: February 3, 1935 -- December 1, 2018
JODY WILLIAMS: FEBRUARY 3, 1935 - DECEMBER 1, 2018 photo by Dan Machnik Famed Chicago blues guitarist/vocalist and Blues Hall Of Fame member Jody Williams, who recorded with legends including Howlin’ Wolf, Otis Spann and his childhood friend…
Continue Reading »VizzTone Label Group artist: Bob Margolin - Self Titled - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent self titled release by Bob Margolin and it's all Margolin playing, singing, producing and recording every note himself. Opening with One More Day, a stripped down blues rocker,…
Continue Reading »Khalif Wailin' Walter - Nothin' Left To Lose - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Nothin' Left To Lose, from Khalif Wailin' Walter and it's aggressive. I love it when an artist takes the threads of music and weaves a fabric all…
Continue Reading »Black Hen Music artist: Kat Danser - Goin' Gone - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Goin' Gone, from Kat Danser and I really like it. Opening with title track, Goin' Gone, Danser who leads on vocals and guitar has a thick bluesy/country…
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