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Far-Tone Records artist: Ryan Hartt - Be About It! - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Be About It! from Ryan Hartt and it's quite good! Opening with blues rocker, Breakin' Even, Ryan Hartt is great on lead vocals and his harmonica tone…
Continue Reading »JGB Music artist: The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective - Cortadito - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Cortadito, by The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective, and it's lively. Opening with Orchard Downs and extremely rhythmic track, Victor Garcia on trumpet, Brian Stark on tenor sax and…
Continue Reading »Little Village artist: Kyle Rowland - Not Holding Back! - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Not Holding Back!, from Kyle Rowland and it's super. Opening with funky blues, Convict No. 1, Kyle Roland on lead vocal and harmonica shows real feel, with…
Continue Reading »B.B. King Centennial Sweepstakes Launches Featuring One-of-a-Kind Gibson Custom “Lucille”
Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation Launches B.B. King Centennial Sweepstakes Featuring One-of-a-Kind Gibson Custom “Lucille” Guitar This Is The Last Week to Donate to Win Guitar Package & Support Music Education as B.B. King Centennial Tribute Continues The…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: Anna Kolchina - Reach For Tomorrow - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Reach For Tomorrow, by Anna Kolchina and it's hauntingly elegant. Opening with Schwartz and Dietz song, Dancing In The Dark, Soviet born, Anna Kolchina quietly controls your…
Continue Reading »Seismic Blues Music artist: Grant Lyle - And Now - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, And Now, from Grant Lyle, and it's bluesy, stylish and catchy. Opening with Won't Let You Go, Grant Lyle on vocal and guitar crafts a solid radio…
Continue Reading »Greg Nagy - Just A Little More Time - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Just A Little More Time, by Greg Nagy and it's straight up R&B flavored blues. Opening with title track, Just A Little More Time, Greg Nagy on…
Continue Reading »Big Jake Records artist: Paul Filipowicz - Breakwater - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Breakwater, from Paul Filipowicz and it's consistently strong. Opening with Tuff Girl, a driving blues number, Paul Filipowicz on vocal and lead guitar always comes at you…
Continue Reading »ClayTone Music artist: John Clay - About Time - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, About Time, from John Clay and it's a cool slice of classic jazz. Opening with Fred Hersch's A Lark, Shunzo Ohno on trumpet and Matt Garrison on…
Continue Reading »Delmark artist: Jimmy Burns & Soul Message Band - Full Circle - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Full Circle, from Jimmy Burns & Soul Message Band, and it's chocked full of funky soul music. Opening with Express Yourself, written and made huge by Charles…
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