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VizzTone Label Group: Billy Walton Band - Soul Of A Man - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Soul of a Man, by the Billy Walton Band and it's polished. Opening with radio track, Save The Last Dance, Billy Walton on lead vocal and guitar…
Continue Reading »VizzTone/Hot Toddy artist: Gaye Adegbalola - The Griot - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Griot, from Gaye Adegbalola, previously of Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women. Opening with Nothing's Changed, Gaye takes on her world challenges with song. Over a…
Continue Reading »VizzTone/Juicy Juju artist: Erin Harpe and the Delta Swingers - Big Road - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Big Road, from Erin Harpe and the Delta Swingers and it's really enjoyable. Opening with Mississsippi Fred McDowell's Kokomo, Erin Harpe takes on traditional blues with a…
Continue Reading »Voidfree Records artist: Mike Ian - The Learning Tree - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Learning Tree, from Mike Ian, and it's an interesting progressive rock adventure. Opening with A Pirate's Dream, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Mike Ian uses his own layered…
Continue Reading »Walklate & Fuschi - Kicking Up The Dust - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Kicking Up The Dust, from Walklate & Fuschi and it's solid Chicago style blues. Mat Walklate and Paolo Fuschi play old style blues through old style equipment capturing a unique quality now…
Continue Reading »Walkright Records artist: John Earl Walker - Mustang Blues - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Mustang Blues, from John Earl Walker and it digs in deep. Opening with Hey Baby, a cool 12 bar jam with a Allstars flare. John Earl Walker has been playing his guitar…
Continue Reading »Walter “ Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters – Live at dba New Orleans - New Release Review - Stilladog - Guest Writer
As soon as I heard that Walter “Wolfman” Washington had a new live album out I had to get a copy. I have been a fan of his ever since Bman turned me on to him back in…
Continue Reading »WAMCO Music artist: Alexander McCabe - Body and Soul - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Body and Soul, from Alexander McCabe and it's lively and spontaneous. Opening with Elena, Alexander McCabe forms the innovative melody on soprano sax in 3/4 time. Backed…
Continue Reading »Watchtower Entertainment artist: Clay Melton - Back To Blue - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (July 23, 2021), Back To Blue, from Clay Melton, and it's strong. Opening with title track, Back To Blue, a real nice slower blues ballad, Clay Melton…
Continue Reading »Watermelon Slim - Traveling Man - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Traveling Man, from Watermelon Slim and it's quite good. Recorded Live at The Blue Door in Oklahoma City in 2016, these recordings capture the authenticity and focus…
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