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Dan McKinnon - As Sharp As Possible - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (November 19, 2013), As Sharp As Possible, from Dan McKinnon and it's a rockin blues riot! Opening with Ain't Looking Back, a strong blues rocker with hot drumming from Jon Foster, this…
Continue Reading »Rounder Records artist: James Booker - Classified (Remixed and Expanded) - New Release Review
I just received the new release (October 15, 2013) from James Booker and it's a total dictionary on New Orleans piano. Opening with title track, Classified, Booker hammers out a rhythmic chant on the piano clearing the path…
Continue Reading »Blue Heat Records artist: Sean Chambers - The Rock House Sessions - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 15, 2013), The Rock House Sessions, by Sean Chambers and it kicks butt! Opening with a Texas strut, World On Fire, Chambers steps up with strong vocals and a lot of…
Continue Reading »Dick's Picks Vol. 21 - Grateful Dead - New Release Review
I just received the latest release of Grateful Dead music from the vault, Dick's Picks Vol. 21. This 3 disc set is a bit different from the others that I have reviewed in that it showcases many tracks…
Continue Reading »Soul Stew Records artist:Bob Eike - Happy Little Songs About Futility And Despair - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Happy Little Songs About Futility And Despair, from Bob Eike and it's quite good. I'll start by saying this is a lot of music from a man and his guitar...think early Ry…
Continue Reading »In The Name Of Freedom - Richie Onori's Blues Messenger - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, In The Name Of Freedom, from Richie Onori's Blues Messenger. Opening with Power To The People Onori lives what he sings with a power rock track featuring solid drumming and hot guitar…
Continue Reading »Baptized In The Blues - Annie Mack - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Baptized In The Blues, from Annie Mack and it's really fresh. It is composed of 10 original tracks but for my listening it's way too short. Opening with Fool To Believe, a…
Continue Reading »Blues Boulevard Records artist: Brad Wilson - Hands On The Wheel - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 8, 2013), Hands On The Wheel, from Brad Wilson. Ready for some hard driving blues rock...well, here it is! Wilson opens his newest release with Hands On The Wheel, a serious…
Continue Reading »She Put The Voodoo On Me - Khalif Wailin' Walter - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, She Put The Voodoo On Me, from Khalif Wailin' Walter and it's a funky blues blast! Opening with Let 'em in... Walter opens the flood gates for a funk infused blues party.…
Continue Reading »Garage Door Records - Shanytown - Shanytown (self-titled) - New Release Review
I just received the new self-titled release from Shanytown and it hits like a chainsaw! Opening with Redneck, a track with plenty of grit and swagger, these descendents of the Van Zant family and Lynyrd Skynyrd are cutting…
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