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Proper Records artist: Bap Kennedy - Let's Start Again - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (February 3, 2014), Let's Start Again, from Bap Kennedy and it's quite entertaining. Opening with the title track, Let's Start Again, Kennedy creates the feel of real wholesome American country (rock) music.…
Continue Reading »Blue Cacao w/ Vissia Trovato - Brainstorm - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Brainstorm, from Blue Cacao with special guest Vissia Trovato. Opening with That Train Don't Stop Here Anymore, an uptempo light swinger, Vissia Trovato takes the lead on vocals and the setting is…
Continue Reading »Proper records artist: Henry Priestman - The Last Mad Surge of Youth - New Release Review
I just received the newest recording (February 17, 2014) from Henry Priestman and it is a strongly constructed and very melodic release. Opening with At The End Of The Day, Priestman and co writer Lotte Mullan present a…
Continue Reading »Rounder Records: Skydog The Duane Allman Retrospective: additional review and commentary
A few months ago I did a review of the new Rounder release, Skydog The Duane Allman Retrospective. At the time I had a digital stream of the release to listen to and did my best to review…
Continue Reading »Chains and Bones - David Liberty - New release Review
I just received the newest release (January 13, 2014) from David Liberty and it is certainly different from anything else that I have ever reviewed. Opening with Settling, a folk style track electrified, David sings in a euro…
Continue Reading »Document Records - Blues, Blues Christmas Volume 3 - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Blues, Blues Christmas Volume 3 and it's a lot of fun! Led Belly opens with Christmas Is Coming, a rudimentary Led Belly chant blues followed by Rev JM Gates in a rousing…
Continue Reading »Parachuting Buddha Records artists: Buck 69 - No Medicine Like The Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, No Medicine Like The Blues, from Buck 69 and it's a real rockin' party. Opening with These Blues and it really moves with JJ Cale like melodies and British guitar riffs. John…
Continue Reading »Proof of Love - Gracie Curran & The High Falutin' Band - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Proof of Love from Gracie Curran and the High Falutin' Band and it's powerful. Opening with a potent guitar riff into a saturated amp by Tom Caroll, the High Falutin' Band sets…
Continue Reading »John Enghauser - Reality - New release review
I just received the new release, Reality, from John Enghauser and it's a literal hit package. Opening with Black Dress, an amazing pop track with a rocking rhythm and a serious hook, I'll be shocked if it doesn't…
Continue Reading »Big Legal Mess artist: Leo Welch - Sabougla Voices - New release review
I just received the new release (January 7, 2014), Sabougla Voices, from Leo Welch and I love it. Raw energy and gritty music. Opening with Praise His Name,Welch unleashes a great howling feel good track reminiscent of Jesse…
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