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Spencer MacKenzie - Cold November - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Cold November, from Spencer MacKenzie and it's solid. Opening with light funk rocker, Fine Place To Start, Mackenzie shows real promise on lead vocal and guitar. Joined…
Continue Reading »Silvertone/RCA Records artist: Buddy Guy - The Blues Is Alive And Well - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Blues Is Alive and Well, from Buddy Guy and it's strong. Opening with A Few Good Years, Buddy Guy pleads in song for continued good years…
Continue Reading »Dirty Cat Records artists: The Lucky Losers - Blind Spot - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blind Spot, from The Lucky Losers and it may be their best one yet. Opening with It's Never Too Early, a melodic two stepper featuring nicely blended…
Continue Reading »Artur Menezes - Keep Pushing - New release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Keep Pushing, from Artur Menezes and it's quite good. Opening with radio track, Now's The Time, Artur Menezes delivers a smooth R&B track with warm horn saturation,…
Continue Reading »Jeff Jensen - Wisdom & Decay - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Wisdom & Decay, from Jeff Jensen and it's flavorful. Opening with Little Milton's I'm Living Off The Love You Give, you get a strong sense of soul…
Continue Reading »Grand Marquis Records artist: Grand Marquis - Brighter Days - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Brighter Days, from Grand Marquis and it's a blues/jazz fusion party. Opening with Another Lover, lead vocalist Bryan Redmond has a R&B/world sound with a delivery like…
Continue Reading »James House And The Blues Cowboys - New Album Out On August 3
JAMES HOUSE AND THE BLUES COWBOYS NEW ALBUM OUT AUGUST 3 “There is a vulnerable truth in James House’s songwriting that is very humbling for any writer to experience and that voice!!! That voice is pure emotion heartbreaking…
Continue Reading »OFEH Records artist: Blind Lemon Pledge - Evangeline - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Evangeline, from Blind Lemon Pledge and it's an interesting slice of contemporary blues. Opening with, Buley's Farm, a modern interpretation of an original chain gang work song,…
Continue Reading »IDLA/Linus Entertainment artist: Michael Kaeshammer - Something New - New release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Something New, from Michael Kaeshammer, and recorded at historic Esplanade Studios in the heart of New Orleans' Treme district, it has a definite NO flair. Opening with…
Continue Reading »16th Annual Blues From The Top Festival, Star-Studded Lineup
16TH ANNUAL BLUES FROM THE TOP FESTIVAL FEATURES STAR-STUDDED LINEUP, 2 DAYS OF BLUES BLISS IN WINTER PARK, COLORADO Saturday, June 23 & Sunday, June 24 - Music Starts 11am Both Days 2018 Blues Music Awards Winners Southern…
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