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Underworld Records artist: Too Slim and the Taildraggers - Anthology - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Anthology, from Too Slim and the Taildraggers and it's really a great selection of tracks including 3 new songs. Opening with Wishing Well, a pure contemporary blues rocker, Langford not only shows…
Continue Reading »Secret Records artist: Paul Lamb and the King Snakes - Hole In The Wall - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Hole In The Wall from Paul Lamb and the King Snakes and it's tight. Opening with Hole In The Wall, a boogie rumble, Chad Strentz leads the way on vocal and rhythm…
Continue Reading »Blind Pig Records artist:Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers - Emergency Situation - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Emergency Situation, from Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers and I think it may be their best yet! Opening with James Wee Willie Wayne's Neighbor, Neighbor, Piazza instantly has the joint rockin'!…
Continue Reading »Put Together artist: The Reverend Shawn Amos - The Reverend Shawn Amos Tells It - New release Review
I just received the newest release, The Reverend Shawn Amos Tells It from The Reverend Shawn Amos and it's great! Opening with Hoodoo Man's Blues, The Rev is right on the vocal and harp. This arrangement is so…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Joe Louis Walker - The Best Of The Stony Plain Years - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, The Best of the Stony Plain Years by Joe Louis Walker and it's killer. Opening with Eyes Like A Cat, a romping jump track, Walker shows why he is in such demand…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Dave Specter - Message in Blue - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Message in Blue, from Dave Specter and it's hot! Opening with instrumental, New West Side Stroll, Specter comes out with the strings blazing. A cooking jazz influenced swing blues also featuring Brother…
Continue Reading »Jill Newman - Lovestruck Blues - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Lovestruck Blues, from Jill Newman. Opening with Too Hard To Handle, Newman shows notable guitar skills and a friendly voice. Backed by Clinton "Seattle Slim" Nonemaker on rhythm guitar, Polly O'Keary on…
Continue Reading »David Luning - Just Drop On By - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to listen to the newest release, Just Drop On By, by David Luning Band and its quite enjoyable. As my regular readers know, I saw Luning in concert with one of my personal…
Continue Reading »World Talent Records artist: Forrest McDonald Band - Turnaround Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Turnaround Blues, from Forrest McDonald Band. Opening with title track, Turnaround Blues, McDonald on guitar, joined by Andrew Black on vocal, John McKnight on drums, Jon Liebman on harp and vocal and…
Continue Reading »Shrapnel Records artist: Indigenous featuring Mato Nanji - Time Is Coming
I just received the newest release, Time Is Coming, from Indigenous featuring Mato Nanji. Opening with a strong radio player, Grey Skies, Nanji and company, Jeff Martin (drums), Steve Evans (bass) and Jesse Bradman (keys)set the stage for…
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