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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…
Continue Reading »Cordova Bay Records artist: David Vest - Self-titled - New Release review
I just had the opportunity to review the newest self-titled release from David Vest and it's a rock and roller. Opening with Some Old Lonesome Day, David Vest, who handles piano and lead vocals is backed by Billy…
Continue Reading »Farmers Road Blues Band & Janice Harrington - Move On - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Move On, from Farmers Road Blues Band & Janice Harrington and it's got great spirit. Opening with James Cotton's I Ain't Doin Too Bad featuring Dirk Theege…
Continue Reading »Eddy Clearwater has passed - My thoughts are with his family and friends
BLUES LEGEND EDDY CLEARWATER: JANUARY 10, 1935 - JUNE 1, 2018 Grammy-nominated Chicago blues legend Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater died of heart failure on Friday, June 1, in his hometown of Skokie, Illinois. He was 83. Born Edward…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Mike Zito - First Class Life - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, First Class Life, by Mike Zito and I really like it. This is an excellent follow-up to Zito's 2017 release, Make Blues Not War that I reviewed…
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