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Segue Records artist: Vaneese Thomas - Blues For My Father - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (June 17, 2014), Blues For My Father, from Vaneese Thomas and it really hits the spot. Thomas, daughter of Mr. Rufus Thomas has put together 12 cool tracks opening with Southern Central…
Continue Reading »Ilana Katz Katz - I've Got Something To Tell You - New release review
I just received the newest release, I've Got Something To Tell You, from Ilana Katz Katz, and it's quite good. I'll preface this review with a note that this release is strongly bluegrass/ rural feel and has a…
Continue Reading »FMI Records artist: Dave Fields - All In - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (July 1, 2014), All In, from Dave Fields and it's quite strong. Opening with Changes In My Life, a blues shaped rocker, Fields,playing most all instruments lays out a pop blues rocker…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: The Nighthawks - 444 - New Release review
I just received the newest release (June 17, 2014), 444, from the Nighthawks and it's a lot of fun. Opening with the Du Droppers' Walk That Walk, the Nighthawks are really swinging with really nicely blended vocal harmonies…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Steve Freund / Gloria Hardiman - Set Me Free - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Set Me Free, from Steve Freund and Gloria Hardiman and it's quite entertaining. Earlier released on Razor Records in 1983 (LP) this release is now available on CD with a few unissued…
Continue Reading »Delta Groove Music artists: The Mannish Boys - Wrapped Up and Ready - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (June 17, 2014), Wrapped Up And Ready, from the Mannish Boys and it's a blast. Not only is this release a recording of the Mannish Boys, one of the most talented group…
Continue Reading »Lee Palmer - 60 Clicks - New Release review
I just received the newest release (June 17, 2014), 60 Clicks, from Lee Palmer and it's quite enjoyable and at times downright great! Opening with Do What I Does, an easy paced pop track featuring Palmer on vocal…
Continue Reading »Eclecto Groove Records artist: Alastair Greene Band - Trouble At Your Door - New release Review
I just received the newest release (June 17, 2014), Trouble At Your Door, from Alastair Greene Band and it ripps! Greene, well know as a session player and with a number of releases under his belt has really…
Continue Reading »No Label Records artist: Steve Hill - Solo Recordings Volume 2 - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Solo Recordings Volume 2, from Steve Hill and it's quite interesting. Opening with Still Got It Bad, Hill established a gritty blues sound that is lacking in most contemporary bands. Accompanying himself…
Continue Reading »Shoeless Records artist: Jeffrey Halford & The Healers - Rainmaker - New release review
I just received the newest release, Rainmaker, from Jeffrey Halford & The Healers and it rocks. Opening with title track, Rainmaker, singer, song writer, guitar player, Halford is joined by Paul Olguin on bass, Adam Rossi on keys…
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